815 coupe restoration

[Kevinlincs]

While I planned to mix up the satin black I also did another job I'd wanted to get done since the strip down last year, the metal fuel filler pipe that snakes down from the filler in the car right through the boot and under the car where it joins the tank underneath the boot floor.
It had some rust on it and a fair amount of old underseal which has saved it from rusting out completely.
A good clean off with the knotted wheel which digs the rust out well but if things are too weak it can make holes. Thankfully it was solid under the crud and rust stains.
A treatment with some Kurust then etched and 4 god coats of the satin black should protect the outside enough, it's not like the car will see salty roads again!

[lancianut666]

Looks nice Kevin.
Clarkey

[Kevinlincs]

The flywheel had some scoring in the face where in a previous life it had suffered a worn clutch no doubt being driven on the rivets, so I sent it to my local guy who refaces heads etc.
Got it back this morning and pleased I had it done, there was also 3 high spots on the face as well as the circular scoring so no doubt there would have been clutch drag and judder if I'd just fitted it as is with a new clutch.
With this style of flywheel where the plate sits on a different level to the area where the cover bolts to it is vital to retain the step or you will lose clamping force on the new clutch so he has also removed the 2 clutch alignment pegs and taken the mount area down too by a few thou to regain the step.

Still awaiting the body shell to be finished with the welding, latest update puts it at a while away yet, hopefully it will be completed before the end of the summer so I can get it back before the wet weather returns..


It's much easier this getting someone else to do the bulk of the work, but way more harmful to your pocket and you are at the mercy of their time schedule! But at least it means I haven't run out of enthusiasm for the project yet! Often happens after months of grimy horrible tasks that you get so fed up of it that it becomes a chore, so at least that stage hasn't hit just yet....

[Skidrow]

Good to hear to still have a few gallons left in your tank! Doing a great job and you’ll have a lovely car at the end. 🥳🥳