| We
just installed a new gas tank to insure that we would
have clean fuel. The fittings on the gas sediment bowl
had eroded badly. Rather than chance a leak, or worse a
break, we elected to replace this part and the petcock
with a reproduction.
The center photo shows
the new gas line and the reproduction sediment bowl
under the fuel tank. The gas line has now been attached
to the carburetor.
A new exhaust system has
been installed. In order to disassemble the car is
was necessary to cut the exhaust pipe. We decided
to replace the entire system with a new one as it was in
such poor shape. We stuck to the stock muffler. The
exhaust is expelled through a slot at the end of the
muffler. Poor engineering design as this is
unfortunately located right at the end of the body which
can stain the surface. There is a muffler available with
an exhaust pipe extension. But we wanted to do our best
to keep the original stock configuration. It just means
a little more 'elbow grease' from time to time. The
splash panels and running boards are now in place. At this stage we must
install the spare tire carrier.
Once this and the wire standoffs are installed we can remount
the body and bolt it down once and for all. |
