I just got my transmission back. I sent it out last week to get checked over. The guy didn’t find anything broken just some worn out parts.
He replaced them and put all new bushings, seals and gaskets in. He also installed a shift kit. Before and after shots

I found all these little Teflon pieces in the oil pan. The Teflon is probably from the original timing gear.
The timing gear was replaced but I don’t think they dropped the oil pan to clean out the debris which is probably why I found this bent push rod



I finished taking the motor apart. It’s in pretty good shape. I’ll send the block out next week to get cleaned then off to the rebuilder.
I still have sandblasting to do, hopefully next weekend then I can get back on the body

 

Thanks. Take your time. It'll all come together

 

What did the valve guides look like? Are you reusing the old heads?
I keep telling people the worst part of my build was the things like this you did not expect. Like every step deeper you go the more you find. Mind is comming back together, but it is like stacking the layers back on the onion after you take out the spoiled center.
It looks like you are making good progress. Keep your post going.

You will win in the end!!!!

 

Looks like you're re-doing everything, including the kitchen sink!

 

Thanks PSY4S. The guides looked ok. I will probably get the heads redone. Ill need new valves anyway cause of the unleaded fuel. I noticed 2 cylinders with mild scratches. I hope I don’t have to get the block bored out.
Did you modernize the engine at all in yours? I’m thinking about Holley EFI and MSD Ignition

 

I have not started on the interior yet either :-)

 

Repaired all four sub frame body mounts, before and after




I have the whole frame seam welded now. Fixed a bunch of cracks. Just needs some more grinding then powder coat

 

Some more unexpected items from the tear down. Broken spring and bent control arm

 

I got my new Sandblasting cabinet put together. More parts to this thing than my car

Some before sandblasting

Some after sandblasting

Here is my frame back from the powder coating. It turned out fantastic. It's all seam welded and the mounts are all fixed

 

Wowzerz........very nice work!