Here’s an interesting detail that sometimes goes un-noticed. Has anyone ever questioned the purpose for the small cutout notch in the Passenger side Frame-rail? It is there to allow the tip of the Alternator Bracket to clear during Engine installation! The Bracket protrudes past the Alternator’s Housing a small amount but just enough to warrant the small cutout in the Frame-rail. Here are a couple of pictures to illustrate the point.
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I want to Thank those who are forwarding comments and “well wishes” for this project. Some have asked why we no longer post on the various Auto Forums. There were a few individuals that would disrupt the updates for no reason other than to instigate trouble. Posting here allows an uninterrupted flow of project progressions, without the negative drama caused by those who do not possess the skill, knowledge or understanding for this type of project build.
I have been asked for an update about the current status of this 4 Door project. Most of the posted material is about 4 weeks old (or older) to allow a cushion between the difficult or slow times we have experienced in the process. Here are a few photos from last week that show the current state of the project. I’ll continue to post procedures on the steps taken to restore many of the individual components shown here.
Here are a few photos of a re-stamped NOS Fuel Filter with the correct Logos and date code. The Filter originally had black printing that was removed in order to apply the correct light blue print. We used a Pad Printing Machine to stamp the images that were correct for 1970 style Fuel Filters. Here are the results.
Here are a few photos of the Coil on the Engine with the correct attaching hardware.
Here are a few photos of the restored Engine Coil. If was painted with Spies Hecker (hardened) paint to provide an extra durable finish. The green “stamping” was done with one of my Dry Transfers, formatted from an original Chrysler unit. The fonts and colors are an exact match. Using a Dry Transfer provides a correct Factory appearance without the hassle of trying to stamp the artwork by hand. The Washers and Nuts will be replaced with the correct style hardware. The 1970 original Nuts were much thicker than those that come with the current Chrysler replacements.
