Glamour Shots.. '62 Valiant Wagon

1/22/24:

Got some things accomplished..

Started off the work day by truing the backing plates that was on the used rear axle I bought - Some of the "Rub Blocks" were rubbed a bit too much with a large gouge in some areas... so I welded and ground on those areas a bit.

53479196019_5934566846_c.jpg

53477979737_a7ecc33942_c.jpg

53477979662_1b1af3b122_c.jpg

After welding/grinding, one more trip to the blast cabinet - the repair was imperceivable.
53478880976_cfc4ab18d6_c.jpg

Short Block assembly time:
53478880851_bdaf2b872b_c.jpg
53479195824_e448f9220a_c.jpg
53478880841_0542e1a0a0_c.jpg


The Crank and pistons were all assembled by the end of my session.

I am picking a New cam and Head so this engine should run very well - The stock stuff will be in the queue for reworking someday!