Week 7

I think I'm going to need more tools!

Seriously. Removing 50 year old bumper bolts with a socket set just ain't gonna cut it. Cut it. Yeah. That' s what I'm talking about. Need a set of torches and some better Vice Grips. Yup.

I can just imagine restoration veterans (you know who you are) taking a look at this blog and chuckling to themselves as they read about my exploits. But damn it, I'm having fun and isn't that what's it's all about? And let's face it, tearing down a vintage car like this is a real journey - into a different time. When cars where made by hand and every part, every last nut and bolt was made right here in America and assembled by hard working union men and women. Yeah. You know what I'm sayin'

Except for the nasty Japanese steel Chrysler started using in these cars. But that's another story for another time.

Well... her engine is still stuck. Guess I'm not trying hard enough. Today I removed the valve covers and gave everything a nice bath with Blaster. Got the crank case blow down tube off. It's in perfect shape. No dents or bent parts and most of it is still shiny metal. Should clean up nicely. As well, the valve covers and valve train are exceptionally clean. I guess, after 50 odd years I was expecting a layer of caked on oil gunk but as you can see for yourself, it's as clean as you could wish for and I can't help but wonder if someone's been into this motor before me.