p1800s- Project Black Widow build thread by Toomanytoys

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2-2-2015

Long overdue update...

Well, after putting my project on hold long enough due to parts issues, I decided to rebuild my old front end. First I had to cut out and reenforce the shock mount, a common rust out area (someone had been there before) and then replaced all of the bushings with new polyurethane ones. Replaced all the old rubber bits as well...

Back from the powder coater, aren't they pretty?

2-3-2015

After getting front end back together, it was time to mount the engine!! They have been separated for over two years...a reunion that was long overdue. 

New clutch...

Add the transmission...

Drop car onto engine...

Success...

Actually, all that took several days with a lot of expletives thrown around, readjustment, more cursing, unbolting, more cursing, repeat.

Along the way, leaking steering box had to be rebuilt...

Just got the new exhaust and heat shielding in:

I like the look of straight pipes on this car. 

Only snag was that a friend pointed out the new header was resting on the oil filter. Great way to cook some oil. Very tight fit, had to readjust header and add some exhaust heat shield wrap. Hopefully that will keep it cool enough.