Brian: Enjoyed the update on your 58. I had simular experiences with my 56 except I am still using standard rather than power steering. My powersteering unit is still laying on my workbench waiting for warm weather. I took my time getting the power unit, pump, generator and steering wheel ready (a couple years). Rebuilt my own carbs also and am happy with results thanks to Eastwood restoration products. As far as what you still need, I would suggest looking in Hemmings for suppliers. I had my original wheel cylinders bored and lined with brass. I got new seals and pistons at the same time from the rebuilder. The brake shoes were brand new and drums ground when I got my car, so do not know how it was done. Since then, I have been picking up extra brake parts when I find them for spares. I had to have two new main leaf springs made at a local spring shop. Since they are on the top, no one can tell that they are not original. One of my original main springs was cracked, so had two new ones made. As for exhaust systems, I would be cautious of Kepich. I had quite a hassel with them to get the right pipes made. I had to finally go to a local muffler shop to get everything strightened out. Still is not qjuite to my satisfaction and will go back one more time to get one pipe bent some more. Try your local muffler shop first. Enough for now. John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: goldenfin-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ <<attachment: winmail.dat>> |
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