Disassembly, defects detection and compiling parts list

It was needed to remove old paint and filler from certain areas to investigate real condition of metal core and take decision on further restoration method.

Front wings were removed from the donor vehicle for further cleaning. Already from beginning it was clear that use of these components would possible just after serious repair of rusted-off areas.

We started defect detection of removed running gear components. Rear axle was completely disassembled. Right halve of the axle was furnished with wrong bearing. It was obvious that all rubber components, gaskets and bearings should be replaced

Main gear housing was just rusty, all gears were in acceptable condition with no signs of excessive wear.

Assessed components were stored until further actions, necessary parts were entered on parts list.

Since power plant with automatic transmission was stuck decision was taken use for restoration complete power plant from donor vehicle comprising required manual transmission. First control linkage including base plate was removed.

Complete power plant was lift off the engine compartment of the donor car.

For defects detection we started disassembling of the power plant. First gearbox and clutch were detached, then other engine ancillaries followed.

It was not possible to use alternator from this power plant for restoration purpose – we had to look for period correct generator from another engine.

Donor car was brought into workshop for dismantling of parts needed for our project car.

All unnecessary components were removed to gain access to the required parts and components. At this stage we were interested to examine available and suitable body parts.

Seats were in rather good condition, though we could not use those since both were from much younger model of the car.

Both doors we expected to use for our project to substitute heavily damaged originals.

Doors were disassembled and all parts were listed.

Doors were prepared for further manual cleaning.

Wooden components were damaged though condition was better comparing to the project car. Unfortunately this was set for LHD vehicle and it did not fit our RHD project car.

All parts removed from donor car were listed and shelved separately.

Front axle was completely disassembled. It was obvious that all rubber components, gaskets and bearings should be replaced.

Air intake system was taken into the pieces for defects detection and repair.

Hand brake mechanism was completely disassembled for defects detection.