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On/Off ignition switch had been replaced
with a key switch at some point. The restoration did not include
the key as it's not in any tech manuals. |
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Master cylinder brake cover plate was
missing. |
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Good shot of the engine area. All
was original except the carb and a copper heating line wrapped around
the exhaust manifold on the leading edge. |
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Original rubber cross-over tube still
intact as well as a venting/fording valve. Fuel lines and top of
carb are not original. |
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Generator and oil filter assemblies. |
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Rusty area #2 on the passenger side
floorboard. This was a typical area for rusting as the battery box
was located just on top of this area. The drain plugs would fill
with leaves and dirt and not allow drainage. Combined with the
battery acids from above, this was the result. Also note the
stenciling still intact - "A Unit of Your Civil Defense" |
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The tool box area. Again, note the
red paint??? |
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Right rear spring and wheel
assembly. All four corners looked just about like this. As
you will note in the coming pictures, all this cleaned up nicely. |
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Left rear spring shackle was missing the
female insert when purchased. It appears that the insert had
backed itself out over time. The internal threads of the
spring-eye were not damaged. New eyes/inserts went in
smoothly. Also note the original tow hook just inside the
bumperette. |
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The original and stock emergency brake
system consisted of a drum on the output of the drive shaft. A
lever in the drivers area activated two pads against the drum. |
