Another fun filled day. It actually went fairly well. The new springs fought going in a little and Cade learned some of Grandpa’s magic words for such occasions (although I suspect he probably already knows them. )

When we took it apart the front shocks turned out to be junk (I wasn’t real surprised). We hadn’t ordered new shocks so Cade asked how much they would cost and how long it would take to get a pair. As it turned out I happened to have a brand new pair out in the shed (left over from the 37). Cades' attitude about working for me and working on the car has been really good throughout so I donated them to the cause.

fs5 by M Patterson, on Flickr



He also learned how to hand pack wheel bearings. I don’t think he thought too much of that little exercise

fs6 by M Patterson, on Flickr


By the end of the day it was all back together though, and it’s back in the shed. Next up will be an alignment and tires I suspect.


fs7 by M Patterson, on Flickr


Thanks for the complements guys, I’ve got to admit this is probably one of, if not the most rewarding things I’ve done.



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