1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

 70’,
     I love treasure hunts , good picking, keep us posted.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Some of you know the pain that I have gone thru to finally finish this piece of the puzzle.  Worked on it for part of the day and although it still needs some work is looking great.
While I was cleaning up , I noticed the vette now needs some attention.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Focus... focus... first things first!

Looks great!

[dakazman]

Thanks BBA , my focus will be on my the Europa . I just purchased the remaining items that I needed for the body cosmetics, bumper bolts, nomenclature , etc. . The wife’s to do list are a completely different subject...lol. I also received the final part for my Original motor. The 821-30 intake but..., the 843 hemi is close behind. I may even decide to assemble it myself, mainly because the nearby machinist will do the work but not assemble it.
   I all can do is the best I can do. I believe I have the capability of the assembly but have time to make those decisions . So hemi / wedge we’ll see. 
Other in work projects are the harness, console, instrument bezel, seat frames, brake lines,  ...etc,etc.  Nor complaining but just step by step.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

I need a rest after finishing my wife’s list of honey do’s , I sand most of the body To 5000 , my goal without burning thru that layer of clear.? I did it...😀.   Almost,🙁but the fix is easy since it’s on the panel with the gas cap. I can type it out and respray and sand out.
   Can’t wait to polish this out since my good arm is starting to say ,...enough.😀

[dakazman]

Polishing up some intakes for the hemi head engine, dual Weber’s configuration.  Trying out some new tools I made to do the job.
But I’ll post them after I resize them.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

    I need to split up some progress today.  An original 821-30 manifold from the UK was overhauled.
Cut down and repainted .

[dakazman]

The tooling projects are as shown.
   First is a valve spring compression tool that I Place in my drill press and lock it down so I can install or remove the keepers. I only wish I had a gauge to check spring pressure.
  Third picture  is a sanding rod made by cutting a slot down the center and placing a sanding belt thru it.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Interesting stuff, D'man! I remember shimming valve springs back when I was racing but I don't remember how I determined how much to shim! Boy, that was a long time ago!

[dakazman]

 Staying on focus , trying to put an end to the Painting. JB mentioned a perfect job changes in a few months , he is so correct but hopefully 2 layers of complete painting and finishing will stay like this.
Sanded to 5000 and compounded with 3m , 3 step process step 1 orange pad  . now at step 2, polishing white / black pad . step 3 no accomplished yet but it’s more polishing with a blue pad.

Then  glaze , after 6 months wax.
Dakazman

[1970EuropaGuy]

Wow! I would be afraid to put it back together. Put it under lights in your living room.

[Certified Lotus]

I’m drooling Dave. I really wanted a black Europa and now I’m very envious. Really nice work!

[BDA]

Amazing stuff, D'man! Love those black mirrors! 

[dakazman]

Thanks guys,
If all goes well , the plan is to have the members instruct me to what item to install next. From a list of things that will move along the process. Just a thought. Example, mount headlights , mount bumpers , since they have been rechromed and just got the bolts. Or start on frame items...?put doors together , etc.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

It looks like you guys are half frozen today! It’s 80 today down from 87 yesterday and tomorrow is a cool down to 71. I’m been trying to stay focused on the lotus however my wife want me to repair my 6ft block wall 150’ long. I stucco’d a base coat on it and now doing a final coat.
 Finished polishing the doors and engine cover, my nemesis...🥴 6 flaws . Ready to start assembling the doors, engine cover mounts. I do not want to place the badges on till I wax the car in 6 months .time.
Stay warm up there!