AoT's White Wonder

[Raj]

Aud,

Save some paint for this too

[Brown]

Aud,

Save some paint for this too

A little sandblasting & POR 15 and it is good as new!!

[AoT]

As Glenn said the engine is on location and I have been working on getting it cleaned. It needs lots of wire brushing and getting in the nooks and crannies to get the gunk out. I worked on the shrould and some of the tins, but there are parts that are beyond repair. Spent the weekend on the prep and got some high heat paint on some of the pieces last night. I have to take a picture of the engine this afternoon b/c parts of that cleaned up nice. As all of you know it takes alot longer than you think it will.

this is after GR unveiled the beast!




Shroud before some TLC!



A little magic!!



Some shiny metal showing through!



The "wonder" is on it's way!!

[AoT]

Aud,

Save some paint for this too

Can't wait to tackle this beauty. Getting the system down to a science. Thanks!

[Glenn A]

There is a degreaser out there that used to be called castrol superclean I think it is now called purple power or something like that . It is very good for degreasing stuff . Also don't forget to wash all that stuff with plain soap and water .

Looks great I can't wait to see that car hit the streets . My money is one Your car as oppossed to a certain yellow project .

[Raj]

'Purple Stuff' is what it called. ( i think) Works great.

[Brown]

There is a degreaser out there that used to be called castrol superclean I think it is now called purple power or something like that . It is very good for degreasing stuff . Also don't forget to wash all that stuff with plain soap and water .

Looks great I can't wait to see that car hit the streets . My money is one Your car as oppossed to a certain yellow project .

Wow, that was not called for!!

[Raj]

There is a degreaser out there that used to be called castrol superclean I think it is now called purple power or something like that . It is very good for degreasing stuff . Also don't forget to wash all that stuff with plain soap and water .

Looks great I can't wait to see that car hit the streets . My money is one Your car as oppossed to a certain yellow project .

Wow, that was not called for!!

maybe not... but he speaks only the truth.

[Brown]

There is a degreaser out there that used to be called castrol superclean I think it is now called purple power or something like that . It is very good for degreasing stuff . Also don't forget to wash all that stuff with plain soap and water .

Looks great I can't wait to see that car hit the streets . My money is one Your car as oppossed to a certain yellow project .

Wow, that was not called for!!

maybe not... but he speaks only the truth.

What the he!! is going on here, Bash Brown??

[Glenn]

What the he!! is going on here, Bash Brown??

Brown is good.

[AoT]

Looks great I can't wait to see that car hit the streets . My money is one Your car as oppossed to a certain yellow project .

From the pics posted that rotten banana is going to be looing pretty "sweet", pretty soon!

[volksbugusa]

purple stuff is real strong on a vw case and parts...as you use the purple,best to spray , then use a stiff brush , like brass only,or still poly even better then rinse real good. it is best not to let the purple dry on any metal surface...its that strong...i always start with purple to get rid of the heavy stuff and then more on the simple green...smells better too.. just my one cent opinion

[Tom]

Ever use Marine Clean ? , it came with my Por 15 kit and the stuff is awesome. ( wear gloves )

[Glenn A]

Ever use Marine Clean ? , it came with my Por 15 kit and the stuff is awesome. ( wear gloves )

I bought it with My por 15 . but didn't use it yet . I'm glad to hear some feedback on it .

[volksbugusa]

excellent cleaner

[Glenn A]

Audrey . Could you get some pictures of the tin pieces that are "thin" . And the other with the stuborn screw stuck in it ? I'm sure some of us have these couple of troublesome pieces to get Your project on track . Perhaps a check list or a to do list .

[AoT]

Here's the thin tins!!

Nothing left on the 1/2 piece



Th 3/4 side


Chewed up





Needs a new hat!



Rough around the edges


All donations will be accepted.

GR plans to stop by the get the snapped bolts out (hopefully) and Manny said he would take a look at the brakes. Maybe a tech sessions in August???

[Raj]

Aud, I'll help in any way possible. Lets lock up a date, or have the gtg at your crib.

[Glenn]

I'm gonna try to head over Thursday and resolve the last few issues with the take apart. I also have some tin that should complete the engine.

I still have to order a fuel pump and some gaskets.

[mannys66]

I have a clean oil bath

[Glenn]

I have a clean oil bath

Just take a water bath.... you're getting over ripe.

[Glenn A]

I have all three peices of rear tin . I think My 1/2 side is already on it's way over .

[AoT]

I have all three peices of rear tin . I think My 1/2 side is already on it's way over .

We'll make a punch list of what is needed and get it ordered. Then maybe by the end of August we can take it for a test ride??

[AoT]

Well GR spent a lot of time this afternoon working on getting those two snapped bolts out. The one holding the tin over the clylinder is a goner so now that cover will stay in place as is. The one for the intake manifold would not give, even after hard core drilling. Didn't get a clean pass for the bolt but we'll make it work!! You can see is it sticking up in the pic. Def have to learn to serve since this engine seems to be throwing lots of curves.

The problem areas:



Thanks to the many tin donations that were delivered I started cleaning up the pieces and will get them painted over the weekend. The pulley came off after applying a little heat and even got the clutch plate off to take a look and see what needs to be done to get it ready. GR made a list of items to get this put back together. The plan is to get it all back and do a test run before the install to be sure it's a go! (The elephant is peeking!!)

Might be looking at Aug 22 as a tenative date for a tech session if all the other pieces fall into place before that and if it is that a go I'll post it elsewhere.

thanks GR for the hours spent working today. I appreciate you being optimistic!

[Glenn]

Audrey.... let me know when the backing plates for the alternator are ready. I'll stop by and put the alternator and fan together.

I check the distributor and it's a bit worn. I just so happen to have a 034 single vacuum/mechanical distributor I got for free and rebuilt a few weeks ago to replace it. Monday i'll order the new parts from GT and then hit the hardware store for the new nuts and bolts we need. I'll keep the receipts and we can settle up later.

The plan is to get the engine together and make sure it runs. Then we'll set a date to install it, do a valve adjustment and oil change. We'll also change the gear lube in the tranny.

At that point we'll let Manny start working on the brakes and i'll checkout the electrical system.

With luck AoT will be driving this to the BBQ.