The Restoration of VIN 4363

[Beachdrifter]

Wow Brandon, welcome back to DMC ownership.

Looks like quite an "exploration" with many discoveries.

Thanks for documenting this. I like the pictures. The previous owner of my car did a lot of what you are doing before I received my car, so I never got the experience to take a "project" and work up (mainly have just done typical repairs stemming from parts that normally get worn out anyways).

But I am very interested in seeing you work the engine removal and or transmission removal process. That aspect of mechanics has always intrigued me since I have never attempted that myself. When do you plan to tackle that?

Great work,

--Randy

[Morpheus]

When do you plan to tackle that?

Thanks, Randy!

I plan on getting started on that soon, actually. Yesterday, Derek came over and we finished the rest of the prep work for the separation. Now, all I can think about is lifting the body off and getting started on that frame.

I'm still working on the particulars and logistics, but I suspect that this will be done by the end of the month. Anyone interested in helping out?

[Evildeli]

I've always wanted to see a frame off. Please count me in.

[TheDon]

when is this frame off.. I'll help!

Also, do you have an original spare for this thing? I just so happen to still have mine from 4875.

[Morpheus]

I do not have an original spare... Interested in selling? It's not a priority right now, but I suppose I will need it eventually.

I'm working out the details on the frame separation now, I hope to have everything in place soon. I need to buy lots of concrete blocks and some pieces of lumber for this project.

[TheDon]

I was going to turn it into a weird end table for my dream garage one day but its just taking up space. Make me an offer I cannot refuse and I'll deliver it when the frame off happens.

how many blocks do you think you need? I'd bring a few to help out. I also have some engine gaskets for the PRV I can bring along that I have no use for.

[Morpheus]

As I'm currently unemployed, I can give you $25 for it.

I'm trying to get my ducks in a row to do this on Saturday, but it depends on me spending more $$ on supplies and blocks. Looks like I will need quite a few of them.

[Morpheus]

Ok, it looks like this Saturday, July 30, 2011 I will be separating the body and frame of VIN 6393.

Anyone who would like to show up to assist is welcome. For those of you who haven't been to my place, the address is:

2417 Formax Dr.
Orlando, FL 32828

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2417+f...x-a&gl=us&z=16

I'm not sure how long it will take, but we will probably get started around 9:00 AM. Please RSVP if you will be able to make it out.

I'm posting this info in the DCF forum as well.

[sean]

Ok, it looks like this Saturday, July 30, 2011 I will be separating the body and frame of VIN 6393.

Best of luck! Depending on prep you guys should knock it out pretty quickly.

[Morpheus]

All that's left to do is the actual separation... Derek and I disconnected everything already in preparation for the job.

The bitch of it will be rolling out the frame from one side of the garage to the other without any brakes on it and not letting it roll completely down my driveway.