4072 Restoration Progress

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rear view- trouble areas being coated with zinc prior to primer.....

doors done right

Factory rims glass blasted and protected with new rubber ordered- 195 15s in the front and 245 in the back. BF Goodrich.

351 sitting on a motor stand in my garage awaiting for a Sunday greeting with me and friends to initiate the rebuilding.......keep the faith! can't wait.

keep the pics coming...

Looking good 4072. I'm with Mark, keep the pics coming.

spent the last 2 days putting the 351 heart back together with a buddy. Now need to take a break to rebult carb, refinish clutch plate and find a new damper pully bolt.

top view.....now off to body shop to witness final coat on the body. Cant believe it has been 5 weeks already. Additional pictures to follow.

wont be long now !!!!!!!!

Is that the factory balancer? If so, since you have gone this far now is a good time to replace it.

why the need to replace the balancer?

Factory balancers are notoriously prone to failure after all these years. The ring will slip giving false timing indication among other things.

Correct. Most people don't realize that all factory harmonic balancers (except OEM Boss parts) were only pressed together. The 8-12 lbs of parts are not bonded together at all; not sure about modern replacements but they also seem to slip. The slippage always seems to be toward the retard side of the timing marks, too.

Hey 4072....so...how's the paint look?

Body had second coat of primer put on and a first coat of Red.

heading to paint booth....

First coat of red.......compliments of JR Restorations.

With the counsel of Mike Drew the engine bay was sanded down and painted black. Looks good.

The black looks good. Although, I doubt any other modification to my Panteras get a bigger "Wow" than when I open my decklid and the engine is displayed in body color panels. It is just so unexpected. The affect is greater on women who seem to anticipate a typical engine bay and are treated to a vibrant setting displaying the jewels. Just Sayin'.

Mike's offering a conservative approach on an over top ride. Certainly easier to care for.