Preservation of a 68 Camaro

[cook_dw]

I took some time away from laying on my back and cleaning and pulled the front clip off the car.  Also shot a quickie video of ole green while I let her warm up this morning.  Memories of my father flood back to me every single time I hit the key.


https://youtu.be/-7iHqDngCO4


Photos 208 - 209 - Removal of doghouse

[cook_dw]

Photo 210 - Overview and a shot of my garage helper (Stella)

[cook_dw]

Last night I spent a few hours working on removing the black overspray off the top of the cowl and tulip areas. Word of advice, if you still have any MEK make sure you have whatever you are working on in a well ventilated area as you are gonna burn some brain cells.. I almost felt a buzz afterward and I had fans going in the garage. Either way it worked sorta well but I am going to try oven cleaner next. If you have any experience and success with spray bomb removal chime in as I am open to suggestions.


Photo 211 - Pass tulip before removal





Photo 212 - After a few attempts at removal





Photo 213 - Plug removal showing original white for the white out for the stripes





Photo 214 - Upper cowl after a few passes with MEK and a scotchbrite pad and a few with 800 grit paper.








Photo 215 - Fan shroud after cleaning. There was a ton of overspray on it and I still see spots I missed but I needed to "tap out" for the night and called it for now. Will show done done photos once I'm done done.. lol

[maroman]

I use cold oven cleaner for engines, but it usually takes off the paint. Be careful. Sure hope you are using gloves too as MEK will soak into your skin. I have been using it on a hundred year old car, has factory paint with a preservative brushed on top. It's the only thing I have found that will take this crap off without ruining the original enamel.

[mls68z28]

Hi,if you need a gas tank filler neck hose,cut to fit,let me know,,,Mitchell 

[cook_dw]

I appreciate the offer but I good friend just located an original one for me just the other night.  Thanks

[cook_dw]

Some progression although slow it is moving forward.  Needed to continue with firewall cleaning and removal of old black spray bomb paint so I pulled the steering column, e-brake assembly and master, metering valve and distribution block for cleaning. 

Photo 216 - Original e-brake assembly after removal

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Photo 217 - 219 - E-brake assembly after soaking in Evaporust overnight.  Also to note that the bottom tooth on the gear is also painted black as it follows the same line as the painted arm.

[cook_dw]

Next I pulled the master, metering valve and distribution block back off the car for cleaning and rebuilds.

Photo 220 - As found setup on the car.

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Photo 221 - 223 - Metering valve during rebuild and after soaking in evaporust.  Date on valve is either 36 or 38.  Original Bendix rubber cap over rear of valve shaft.

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Photo 224 - 226 - Master will have to be sent off to be sleeved.  I've used White Post in the past and will most likely use them again as the last one they did came back great and they left it unrestored as I requested.  Ordered a rebuild kit for the distribution block last night and Scott (Muscle Car Research) sent me an email this morning and the kit will go out today.  But everything has been cleaned and soaked in Evaporust and I stuck everything back together just to not have everything laying around to get lost or misplaced.  Cast date on master is D1.

[cook_dw]

Photo 227 - 229 - Cleaned the master lid. 

[cook_dw]

Received my distribution block rebuild kit from Musclecar Research a couple weeks ago and got it rebuilt.  However upon installing the new seat; it failed to hold and pushed past the resting shoulder and became useless.  Maybe I wasn't holding my mouth right when installing it but I pulled the new now damaged seat and reinstalled the old seat and it tightened up just like it should so that issue was corrected.  Sorry I failed to get photos of the new o-rings on the piston but you get the idea as far as that goes.


Photos 230 - 233 - Removal of seat and piston in distribution block

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Photos 234 - 236 - Springs, piston o-rings and old seat reinstalled and then distribution block treated with a little RPM (Rust Prevention Magic)

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Next on the multitude of things to do I decided to clean up the e-brake cable to go along with the e-brake assembly I previously cleaned.

Photos 237 - 239 - Before cleaning of e-brake cable