Went with the unrestored look for my poly

[Vanish]

Well i thought it over a bit and decided to just touch up the paint a tad hear and there and leave her as close to original is i could.
don't know what others think but it fits her better than a pristine like new motor sitting in there.


Before



after

 

[Vanish]

Also before anyone noticed it i plan on changing all the hose clamps to the correct ones.

And i been having a hard time getting my stromberg ww2 carb to run right rebuilt it but this is the third accelerator pump i installed that has swelled up and seized anyone have an ideal what could be going on here ?

I know its not the gas rebuilt the old Carter carb off my old 75 Ramcharger put her in its place and it works fine ...... but i want my stromberg back.

 

[mr. fix it]

Looks great!

 

[bluefury361]

You need to verify that the accl pump is neopreme instead of rubber or cork as the originals were.

The engine compartment looks good cleaned up. It can always be completely refinished at another time.

 

[BJS racing]

I like it. And it doesn't matter what anyone else likes as long as you are happy with it. I like that it looks like it gets driven and used!

 

[Edison]

I think there's something to be said about an old American car that is in good condition but "unrestored". That patina is part of the appeal for me.

 

[Vanish]

Well the Accelerator pump isn't neoprene but the original leather looking type .... (can't find a neoprene one) ... but its the same material as the new one i installed in the Carter carburetor that's on the motor now and working fine.

I even bought a carb rebuild kit that was old stock and a different brand all together trying to eliminate the possibility of the material that the pump was constructed from was defective.

Never seen this before .................................................................. baffled.

 

[Vanish]

Thanks for the likes guys

 

[tallhair]

Thanks for the likes guys

Like it ?? I love it and applaud you for doing it that way. It looks great !

 

[1978 NYB]

Looks very nice!

 

[baker53]

You've probably already done this, but make sure the accelerator pump bore is corrosion free and that the leather on the pump rod has been soaked in oil before installation.

 

[Vanish]

I did clean the pump bore but never soaked the pump in oil ........... Thanks i will try that tonight