Suspension
The suspension system has been entirely rebuilt in the course of the restoration. All four lever shock absorbers have been professionally rebuilt, all bushings have been replaced and the rear suspension springs are new. Since the slat springs are notoriously prone to rust (I have seen brand new springs rusting as soon as they were installed) I dismantled the spring assemblies and cleaned all individual slats, greased them before reassembling and painting the outside.
All front suspension elements were shotblasted, before being coated with a layer of chip protection and black paint. The front bearing were all replaced and shimmed to specification.
Also in the suspension area, the bolting plate on the front left shock tower was replaced during the restoration of the chassis. Indeed, on e of the bolt thread of this highly stressed element was stripped as is rather common
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Brakes
The brake system has been also entirely redone. The master cylinder has been rebuilt; the (rear) slave cylinders are new as well as the (rear) brake shoes. The (front) calipers have been cleaned, painted, outfitted with all new stainless steel pistons, new seals and bellows. Brake lines (including those between reservoir and masters) and hoses are new throughout as well as the brake fluid reservoir. The brake fluid is currently DOT5
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brake line are being installed |
new reservoir and supply lines |
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new shoes and slave cylinder |
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Rear axle
The rear axle was checked for play and noises and turned out to be in good condition. It was cosmetically overhauled with brushing, anti-rust protection and paint. All gaskets were replaced as well as the front lip-seal.
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rear axle before installing |
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