1966 Coronet 440 field find

[Habib]

Keep the updates coming this is a really neat build has a cool story

 

[gdrill]

Thanx Guys, it's good to be back.
Actually I discovered that a picture of that locking washer is probably the hardest thing to find on the internet! :laughing5: It took me a while but I found two types or styles, and I only just found the second picture! I built mine presuming there would not be a lot of rotational torque force on it. I don't believe it can turn due to the width against the flange. I could be wrong though and maybe I should build the style in the second picture but I was modeling mine after the first.

Oh and here is a link to the second pic. It is a description of setting end play without a dial gauge.
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/12.html

 

[gdrill]

Back on wheels!

Alas it stands on it's own 4 feet again! :headbang: I think the 3:23 sure grip should be nice for cruising.







OK, this is actually on the ground!

 

[gdrill]

Today I dug out my front calipers. A friend gave them to me off a donor car. I gave them a glass bead job and sprayed them grey. Not sure what color they are supposed to be, but I kinda like this. I'll see what they look like on the car and decide if I'm gonna change it. They are 11" front discs, so combined with 11" X 2 1/2" in the back, I should be able to stop.

 

[Basket case]

maybe red so they will stand out, but that depends on your wheels. great job!

 

[Ron 73]

Man, your doing some great work! That differential and the leaf springs sure look great, That has to feel good having it on the rubber again, lots of work but coming around nicely!!!

 

[gdrill]

Thanx Ron. Ya there is a ton of stuff to do. But little by little each piece makes a difference! I changed my mind and just went black on the calipers. Tomorrow I'll tackle the spindles and dust shields. I would like to get the new V8 k-member in this week. I still need to get bushings etc for that. If the weather is decent I'm also going to try and sand blast the engine compartment tomorrow.

 

[gdrill]

Today I got the rotors cut at my buddy's place. It's handy to have a friend with certain equipment. I blasted and painted the spindles. Then outside to blast the engine bay. It's not quite complete as I ran out of sunlight, but man it looks a zillion times better!! It takes quite a while with a little hand held portable blaster. I'll finish that up tomorrow or the next day. May be taking a road trip tomorrow for parts.

 

[747mopar]

Somebody has been busy! Looking good Gdrill...................Is that your Barracuda? Love those too

 

[steved033]

cool!!! good to see. I have the second style on my '71 GTX. I've been hunting for one, found a sort of picture of it, but couldn't find one for sale anywhere. I was cleaning up some stuff in my basement and under some parts for the car was a plastic bag with about 6 nuts, and HOLY COW!! the little lock.

sjd

Thanx Guys, it's good to be back.
Actually I discovered that a picture of that locking washer is probably the hardest thing to find on the internet! :laughing5: It took me a while but I found two types or styles, and I only just found the second picture! I built mine presuming there would not be a lot of rotational torque force on it. I don't believe it can turn due to the width against the flange. I could be wrong though and maybe I should build the style in the second picture but I was modeling mine after the first.

Oh and here is a link to the second pic. It is a description of setting end play without a dial gauge.
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/12.html

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[gdrill]

Thanx again guys.
Devin, that is my son's car. It's a '68. He's 21 and just getting into cars. Finally! I'm going to help him this winter and see if we can't get the body work done for spring. I'm glad he finally found a body style, on his own, that he really likes. So the Coronet will be second in line but I'll still plug away at it.
Steve, I was searching for one of those myself before I built mine. Then I came across them on Ebay. First note: they are called a "locking pawl". Second note: They are available! Here's a link.

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_odkw....TRC0.H0.X8+3/4+pawl&_nkw=8+3/4+pawl&_sacat=0

 

[daredevil]

Glad you found it. I bet theres a few floating around in peoples parts buckets who changed to green bearings.

 

[747mopar]

Thanx again guys.
Devin, that is my son's car. It's a '68. He's 21 and just getting into cars. Finally! I'm going to help him this winter and see if we can't get the body work done for spring. I'm glad he finally found a body style, on his own, that he really likes. So the Coronet will be second in line but I'll still plug away at it.
Steve, I was searching for one of those myself before I built mine. Then I came across them on Ebay. First note: they are called a "locking pawl". Second note: They are available! Here's a link.

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_odkw....TRC0.H0.X8+3/4+pawl&_nkw=8+3/4+pawl&_sacat=0

He's got good taste! Those are my favorite A Bodies hands down. You'll have to post pics when it's done.

 

[gdrill]

Engine bay is primed

Today was miserable outside so I decided to prime the engine bay. I put up a little hut to control the over spray. Don't need everything in the shop dusted! It's OK but the primer was coming out what I would call a little dry. Maybe I had too high of air pressure. I don't know, I'm barely learning this stuff! Oh well a little sanding and it'll be fine. I used this high build grey vs the black I was using before. I did this because I want to paint the car Buffed Silver and figure the grey will be better under it. It sure didn't spray the same as the black.

 

[747mopar]

What fluid tip are you using in you gun? If you bought a paint gun that only has one tip it's probably for painting 1.3-1.5 and primer being thicker needs a bigger tip to come out smooth I think I prime with a 1.8 or 1.9 (can't remember). Looking good

 

[gdrill]

I think you are right Devon. I used a gun that worked on the other but it has a 1.4 tip. The high build calls for 1.8 - 2.0. I have a Devilbiss starter kit that I bought a while back, but was afraid of change so I used the old gun. Should have listened to my gut and broke in the new gun, it has a 1.8 tip in it. I'm going to now though. Just getting ready to throw another coat on.
I also don't think I waited long enough on the hardener. I went online and it says 1hr! Wow.

 

[Habib]

Starting to come together and looking really nice I cant wait to see the end result your doing some great work

 

[747mopar]

I think you are right Devon. I used a gun that worked on the other but it has a 1.4 tip. The high build calls for 1.8 - 2.0. I have a Devilbiss starter kit that I bought a while back, but was afraid of change so I used the old gun. Should have listened to my gut and broke in the new gun, it has a 1.8 tip in it. I'm going to now though. Just getting ready to throw another coat on.
I also don't think I waited long enough on the hardener. I went online and it says 1hr! Wow.

Cool, I checked and I'm using a 1.8.

 

[SNKEBIT]

Just went through the whole thread. Nice job! I'll be starting on my project really soon. 67 cuda fastback!!! Can't wait!

 

[Brandy]

Thanks for the heads up about the spray gun tips! I'm about to buy a gun for priming mine when it's ready and need to get it right the first time.