Taking the plunge!

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Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Awesome progress... I knew that outside was gonna clean up big time....looked really pristine under that grime.....good luck with that motor for $50 bucks a day and some beer its worth some effort to at least see what you got.

Keep the pics coming

Thanks, I was amazed at how much of the oxidation came off. I plan on taking some 409 to it in a small spot to test how it'll work. I know it takes off soap scum so.... I've read about baking soda paste for the aluminum trim and around the windshield. Any other tips for polishing that up?

We worked the steering loose today too, really good start. The trim isnt seized up and like I said we broke the steering loose. Greased up the lower unit. The prop shaft turns easily, very easily, I put my ear to the lower unit while turning and I could hear the gears working. Smooth sounding. We were wondering why the steering was so hard to turn. After we did that we sat and pondered the next steps on the engine. While sitting my guy (Kevin) says to himself well I can go ahead and take that power steering pump off... DUHH, figured out why the steering was so tight!

If we can get her to turn over and run (points look good) we are planning on a new carb, alternator and starter. He says to price them off of a 79' Impala. Thoughts fellas?