'73 auto restore

[1maidenfan 202]

Here are some pic's of my progress on restoring my 18 auto. Started as just building a f.e.l. and has progressed to basicly redoing as much as I can. The front spindles had alot of play so I cut the ends off and replaced with new 1" round stock.(see pic) The axle has some play in the spindle ends so I machined the ends out and installed brass bushings,(see pic) NO play now! Also drilled the ends of the tie rods and inserted zerts(see pic) Also purchased new 27 x 10.5 x 15 rear turfs(carlisle) new 18 x 8.5 x 8 front turfs(carlisle). Bead blasted front and rear rims and painted them black.(suppose to be cream but I like black)

More to come as progress resumes.

Thanks.

Ok, I think this should show the pic's.

(fixed:nylyon)

[1maidenfan 202]

Thanks, nylyon! Tried and tried to get it to do that ...but you seen how it worked for me. :scratchead:

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,880]

You need to select the IMG code, not the HTML, then it'll work.

[1maidenfan 202]

:thumbs:

Now, how do I get a pic in my avatar?

What do know, I got a pic to show up in my avatar. Miracles do happen! LOL

[AMC RULES 37,195]

Ahh, nice avatar. See, the picts really do make all the difference.

I can't wait to see this one go back together, I'm a big fan of the black wheels too.

Looks gorgeous so far, keep up the great work. :icecream:

[Hodge71 665]

You've gotten a bit farther than me and I must say your paint looks awesome!!! I hope mine comes out half as nice.....

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

Looks great,really like the black rims,Jake

[massey 119]

Looking great so far, I think the black wheels will look good on it also.

[1maidenfan 202]

Thanks for all the great comments. Today (saturday) I pull the rear end out take it apart and make sure I have hardened bolts in the bull gear, I think that's what it's called. Also going to pull the steering column out and hopefully re-do it.

Will keep pic's posted as I progress.

Thanks again.

[KC9KAS 4,744]

I just looked at your FEL build, and I can see you do an excellent job on your resto/fab projects!

Just keep the pictures coming, as you know we love to drool over the photos!

[73-18 automatic 8]

Looks awesome keep up the good work