Slow build 1962
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Got to talk to Carl today he got the block cleaned and inspected found out it needs 3 sleeves being 3 of the cylinders have some deep pitting in them. Gave him the go ahead to proceed with it.
Is this the block that was lost?
Yes it is. They found it in holland Michigan
Is the 348 block worth the investment to install sleeves?
It’s the later casting so it’s got the stronger mains. I don’t think I could replace it for what it will cost to sleeve it. There are no cracks in it and I figure by the time I find another block pay for it and then ship it I will be money ahead to fix this one. Maybe I’m thinking wrong on this?
You may have a point.
I must be spoiled having Toms used parts pantry.
I must be spoiled having Toms used parts pantry.
You might be slightly spoiled but you get to build some fun stuff with them parts! I think unless someone starts making affordable blocks for these motors more people will have to start repairing 348 blocks too so we can get our w motor fix.
Made a road trip today to see pvs409 today and picked up some more quality parts! I had ordered some new vent window glass from auto city classics with the original logo and date codes and Paul went through my vent window assemblies and swapped out everything that was pitted with some much nicer original parts and new seals. Also got some nicer parts for my door glass too. Thanks again Paul the help you give and knowledge you share is awesome!
brushwolf
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Well my daycare was sick today so I got to stay home with the boy and got the side glass cleaned up and put into new lower channels and nicer trim. The first picture is before disassembled and cleaning and the second is done.
A little more progress now that the weather is nicer I got the garage picked up and got my rebuilt vent window assemblies back in the doors and my windows with new lower frames. It took a little bit to get the adjustments on the vent assemblies and the door glass correct so everything would open and roll up and down properly. Also when I talked to Carl last week my pistons showed up so he just needs to assemble the motor now!
I see it was in a remodel, hope they had enough insurance.
Maybe some linseed oil rags
Maybe some linseed oil rags
Are you lost James?
Sorry about that Nate, I had good intention just don't know where it was. 
It happens James! I get lost sometimes too.
Got some more progress on the 62 today. I pulled the dash down and changed all the bulbs to led bulbs and got the new headlight switch in being the old one you had to find the sweet spot in it to get it to work. I finished assembling the doors and installed the nicer door handles I had gotten from pvs409 and got the new door seals on also. I removed the cheap aftermarket antenna and got the original one installed. Changed out my rear view mirror for a correct one for my car. I got both door and front fender side trim changed to the nicer pieces that I have. Installed the nos water valve for the heater. Ordered the correct speedo cable and installed the man pedals so the 4 speed conversion is now complete! Last time I talked with Carl he wanted to have all the w engines done by the end of the month so hopefully might have an engine soon!
During break today I ran the emergency brake assembly through the bead blaster and it cleaned up pretty good and then got it painted and cleared. This evening I got the new handle on it and it’s all ready to install.