Thread: My 1958 88" rebuild

After seeing all the hard work that everyone is doing on there series 1s, I decided to get stuck into mine. Iam not going to do the "complete resto" more of fixing any damage and replacing worn parts as I go along. Because I still want to be able to enjoy it & not being afraid of it getting wet when it rains lol.
What I have done sofar:
Degreased wire brushed, preasure washed chassis, engine & gear box.
Re-placed front diff with correct 1958 S1 item & replaced all seals & bearings.
Full re-bushed the suspension spring eyes & chassis bushes.
Checked inside the gear box after re-placing damaged bell housing.

Plan to do on the weekend:
Check over rear diff & bearings
Refit gear-box into chassis
Finsh rust converting inside of chassis then painting it all.
Fit correct exhaust system.
Fit new brake shoes w/cyl & fit new rubber lines, master cyl already over hauled & fitted.

Not sure about the paint on the body work I want to leave as is, as I love the old well used look, but I have to replace drivers door skin & replace both wings,

nice, straight Chassi. Did it need any repairs?

cheers,

Chris