What with the holidays, vacation, an office move, and other exciting things it has been so long since I did any major work on the car I doubt anyone is still following this blog.
As it is, I am still not working on the car as I am finishing up another project first. I have been remodeling our master bathroom, which my wife seems to think is more of a priority than my work in the shop. . .
Out with the old wallpaper, carpet, tub and surround:
Patch some drywall, build a new shower pan and liner, install some new hardware:
And add some new tile (this is the part I'm still working on):
And throw in some new venetian plaster, lighting fixtures, lav faucets, and flooring for a brand new look:
Over the last few months I have tinkered with a few things, however.
I removed and rebuilt the carburetor.
And I detached the transmission from the engine and disassembled enough of it to determine that aside from some minor rust on just a few of the gear teeth, and the need for a good cleaning, the transmission is still in good shape (including the freewheel mechanism).
In another couple of weeks, I should be finished with the bathroom, and back to the car. I plan to check out the condition of the water and fuel pumps next, and then start tearing down the engine itself.
