Today I got a lot more accomplished with project `56. I removed the remaining pieces and parts from the old frame. The front suspension, even the damaged side was taken off. Having never experienced this style suspension set up, I thought it would be a good idea to disassemble the damaged side first, just for a trial run. I even read through the service manual first to get an idea with what I`m working with. It`s a complicated system, but broken down, I could see where we could run into trouble if not careful.
I searched the frame for all remaining clips and retainers. Good idea to save all those pieces saved, even if you plan on replacing them. With a little help, we got the frame out of the shop for the first time in years! Woohoo! Organization is key, so I cleaned up a bit, and got ready to start fresh tomorrow.
I got the water pump off of the motor as well. This was ness. so I could replace the front motor mount cross bar. The cross brace sits behind the water pump. I cleaned all the surfaces on the water pump as well as the motor. It's also important to note that the cross brace should be cleaned of paint where the gaskets sit. Not doing this could result in a leak.
It may be that I have a person interested in learning about the automotive world, so, I spent the remainder of the day exploring tools and methods. No work done to the car, but this could prove to be helpful in the long run with the projects in the shop.
