Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Thanks I think it will work out quite well. Windshield was giving us some trouble but it will get there eventually.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

My original has the indentation for the spare. Now that repro sender units are available, I put my original tank back in.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Here is a pic of my original tank with the "cutout" for the spare.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Not much to report. Had a problem with the throwout bearing I got, the Chinese made was about 5mm to long my buddy whiped it into shape on the lathe after pressing the bearing off, And of course remove and replace the trans.
Did some work on the break lines to the new master cylinder Along with one of the rear lines the shipping co squished and hooked up the break pedal.
Now we need to find a break hose for the slave cylinder set up out of something we can get here.
Slowly coming along.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Progress is progress no matter how small at times.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

That is true! It is coming along just never enough hours in the day.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

That is so very true.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Well finally found the break hoses one for the rear that is long enough and one for the clutch which we will try to get installed today. The spring on the clutch pedal is a pain to get off which is need to get the bolt thru on the clutch pedal. May end up just taking the instrument panel out to get some tug on it.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Brakes are all set, bled them and seem to be working great. Got the distributor in.
Have to do something to preserve the wood it is in great shape, any advice?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Few pictures of the last couple days work. Brake lines and hoses, Hyd. clutch lines and hoses with mount from Astro van.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the clutch pedal all in and adjusted, electric fan wiring almost done, gas tank out for the filler spout to be soldered in. getting closer all the time, need to make plug wires and should be ready to fire up soon.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Be careful soldering on that gas tank :)

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Dont worry it is a new tank. Just need to move the spout and plug the hole. I want to keep the baffel in the right direction and it was for a rear fill.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the plug wires made and put in.
Battery cables are on need to do the throttle linkage.
Gas tank is soldered up need to install.
Little bit at a time.:chevy:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Cleaned out the back so I could check the fit for the middle seat (Astro van) and plan the frame, fit well enough for a beer break to try the height out.
Almost got the rear shocks on but had a problem taking out the old bushings which fit much better than the Chinese ones that came with the shocks.
Got the rubber mounted on the tank almost ready to mount it up.
Got the air cleaner on, getting close to starting it up, throttle linkage is getting there. Slowly getting there. will try to get some pictures next time.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Rear shocks on.
Wrap on the exhaust next to the rear shock.
Exhaust mount in the middle done with rubber mounts.
Gas tank almost got installed, rubber on every thing hoses almost all in ran into a problem with the sending unit wire, wrong size.
Getting closer to firing it up!

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

It´s ALIVE! Got the tank in with a very successful club evening. Fired her up and broke in the cam. Runs great worth the LATE night! Little sleep now off to work. More when we get a video:devil::mm::mm::mm: of her.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

:thumbs:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the middle seat in with a little help from Frank. Little rust work by my buddy Tommy.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

nice seats! What are they out of?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I think it is from about a 97 chevy astro van. I have 2 captains chairs waiting to go in the front from another astro van that are the same material,:mm: and trying to put a couple Chrysler folding seats in the 3rd row as well for vehicle inspection.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Been busy, not much time in the shop. Got a good start on the 3rd row seats, (2 Chrysler folding) pictures will follow when done.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the 3rd row seats in.
Wrapped the pipes up front.
Primed the drip ledge.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Thanks to Peter we got the side blinker lights (small LED) on just need the hood on and it should be ready for import tax evaluation vehicle inspection. No time to work on it. Sorry forgot to take a picture. Next time,

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Went for the first drive up and down the road a few times today.
Small problems worked out, cracked fuel line at the pump to carb.
Replaced.
Cleaned the carb.
Tightened hoses.
Put the hood on.
Now to take it to vehicle inspection hopefully tomorrow.
Cross you fingers that they dont find anything that dosent comply.
Will post some pictures next time.