Drum clean-up...

Drums were pretty rusty. Wire brush time...

Notice original 'anti-chatter' springs on all 4

Highliting the part #'s w/chalk

Turned out great!

Misc. clean-up & parts restoration...

Removing the 'crackle' finish from the oil cap

Turned out perfect. Nice original piece.

Bellhousing was sand blasted, now painted. 57 Bellhousing's were Chevy orange.

"F197" casting date - June 19th, 1957

Correct 3733365 Bellhousing (used from mid-56 through the end of 1957)

Cleaning up the original clutch fork

Painted like the factory did it in '57

Original 3-speed tranny is ready to go! 

Rebuilt & refinished.

Great Kingpin/C1 lubrication article...

General Motors recommends lubricating your C1 front suspension every 1,000 miles, or every Saturday morning, whichever comes first. 😀

See:

 https://www.vetteclub.org/warehouse/tech/To%20be%20Filed/C1%20tech%20papers%20from%20the%20Restorer/King%20Pin%20Replacement.pdf

Kingpin time...

Over to Joe's shop to get the 3rd Arm & disassembled Kingpins.

He had to use a 15-ton press to get the passenger Kingpin removed.

Clean-up time...

Got the 3rd arm and spindle/spindle supports all ready for paint

Kingpin rebuild kit

Inserting the spindle bushings that the Kingpin rides on. Not only should the Kingpin float on the bushing, but the bushing should float inside the spindle support.

Pre-fitting with the thrust bearing and shims

Honing out the spindle - lots of internal pitting

Ready to go!

Transmission & Carb. rebuilds

 

Brought the original 3-speed to All Standard

A week later, it was ready for pickup - along with a bag full of the worn parts.

Back at the shop - still needs final external paint

Over to Greg's shop (NorCal Carburetor)

The original carb - completely rebuilt