WINTER
SUCKS
Summer
Good
Wisconsin
green
Barrett Jackson Speed vision story only
Axle
Install
Arkansas
1500
Green Wisconsin Amphicar 11 17 08
Removing a noisy trans for refurb allowed us to see the tunnel was seriously compromised. Strange how a "bad" trans can be a good thing! Another reason I try not to estimate project costs.
Friese clutch will be installed
Water
in trans causes the "milky" effect.
water also prematurely ages synchros and other vital parts.
Trans
is now ready to be installed, but first the axles need updating
brakes
felt bad, front covered in grease,and rear locked in out position. Causing
enough heat build up to darken paint!
I
thought I found a big rust problem, luckily only surface rust
Rear
hub was so tight it ruined my puller. Huge amount of force was needed.
This
is pic of front with new brakes and shock.
Tunnel repair, using bead roller I am able to recreate tunnel lip for a proper
repair.
To repair hull I had to pull out engine. To easy to have fire due to oil in hull
under the engine.
I
installed My improved oil dip stick. Makes checking oil much easier.
Rust in quarters, Inside of car is a "pocket". Factory put some caulk here and
it did a great job of sealing in water. I pulled caulk out. I will clean out as
good as possible then put a coat of epoxy paint on.
Little bubbles can lead to .......cutting, fabricating, cleaning, restoring, welding, and painting.
Car now has new top, marine lense , and bilge blower cover.
Maybe next year we can do side moldings, interior, sun visors and a radio!