[OVERULD]

Jason:
This has to be one of the fastest restorations ever chronicled on this forum!

I second Judge273's comment; this is one of the best Judge threads in a while.

BJ

[JasonD]

Thanks guys!

Here is the numbers-matching 400 WS code Ram Air III engine. Carefully disassembled, inspected, cleaned, and reassembled with all new seals, new roller timing chain and oil pump. Other than that it is bone stock right down to the bearings and piston rings. This engine has only 58000 original miles on it.

[Held for Ransom]

Thanks again.

[feb69judge]

Super nice job, you are exactly caught up with my restoration, nice full pictures that looks like a 4.5 inch water pump I only needed a 4 inch pump (PS,PB) and is getting rebuilt right now, keep up the great work, now it's time to call the paint guy..LOL

[JasonD]

All of the brake and fuel lines are installed now....along with some more engine reassembly. All of the colors on the original clips that hold the fluid lines were carefully noted and diagramed, so we could put them all back exactly the way they used to be. The colors were yellow, blue, white, and zinc plated (silver).

Now we're waiting for our brand new set of 5 reproduction G70-14 Firestone Wide Ovals.





And another video:

[70ram4]

That sure is sexy, wow

[CDN2PLS2]

Damn,those boys in Oshawa would like that!!

[Matador-IV]

JasonD,
Do you have any pictures of the original bushings showing the different colors?

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by Matador-IV

JasonD,
Do you have any pictures of the original bushings showing the different colors?

I have the original body bushings so I can take some pictures of them if needed. Some of them still have alot of color on them and some only have traces of color left on them.

[Matador-IV]

Originally Posted by JasonD

I have the original body bushings so I can take some pictures of them if needed. Some of them still have alot of color on them and some only have traces of color left on them.

If you could take a picture, that would be great! Love to have it for reference.

[steve v]

Jason,
Your work looks fantastic! It's that attention to detail that makes the difference once the car is assembled & finished.

Did you replace the gas tank & where did you get the USS logo stencil?

Keep the pics coming!

[mrrat1]

Very impressive work, I'm sure you will have a long waiting list very soon, if not already. I was wondering about the process/plating used on the gas tank. I'm working on mine now. Really appreciate the time you have taken to divulge the info in this thread. Thanks Dave K.

[getmygoat]

Looking good!

At the risk of sounding like a nit picker - are you going to replate those control arm bushing washers?

Also - I think the temp sensors are reversed....

But I'm drooling regardless!

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by getmygoat

Looking good!

At the risk of sounding like a nit picker - are you going to replate those control arm bushing washers?

Also - I think the temp sensors are reversed....

But I'm drooling regardless!

Don't worry.....I'm a nit-picker from hell.

The control arm washers and nuts will be replaced. Those are the originals that I have on there just to keep the cross shaft threads protected.

The temp sensors are just temporarily screwed in there by hand after polishing them.

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by getmygoat

Looking good!

At the risk of sounding like a nit picker - are you going to replate those control arm bushing washers?

Also - I think the temp sensors are reversed....

But I'm drooling regardless!

Damn good eye there getmygoat - I was so busy drooling in my popcorn that I missed that detail. However, I did notice that the manifold heat shrouds look like they've been painted black. Is that a reflection off those nice control arms or were they painted like that on the 70 cars - just curious. Tell us about it Jason.

BJ

[dr-doug]

I wondered about the 4 speed linkage, if that is correct, where can I get a set?...What brand of engine paint, my Dupont mix doesn't quite have that pop. I haven't checked my '69 heat shield real close but it appeared at first glance to be blackened not painted.Looking good Jason...DW

[robz]

Originally Posted by dr-doug

I wondered about the 4 speed linkage, if that is correct, where can I get a set?...

Often found on ebay (sometimes complete other times in separate pieces)...Just watch out as the Tranny rod/swivel (see my pic below) is a Pontiac A body part only..Often ppl sell the Chevy ones and include the GTO which is incorrect..The rods/linkage from steering column to frame is the same for all GM A-Body ('69-'72) and some even say for GP of that year too, but I never checked....

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by Matador-IV

JasonD,
Do you have any pictures of the original bushings showing the different colors?

Here are the pictures of my original bushings......

Front spacers were blue:


The four middle spacers were pink:


And all the bolt-through mounts show traces of purple paint:

[Tim john]

Clutch fork boot missing ? Beautiful job none the less, very impressive and detailed orientied.

Tim john---

[JasonD]

Thanks guys!

Tim - We have a new clutch fork boot on the way. I thought the original one was OK but I found a tear in it once I started cleaning it.

Here is a picture of the restored original Ram Air flex fan:


And a new set of reproduction G70-14 Firestone Wide Ovals