1963 n/p restoration rescue

[Mjg1705]

hi all, seems lots of people ar euploading project pictures- i though id share my pics of my 1963 n/p super restoration- il start with the engine-

[scoobyjim]

you have your work cut out there
whats the plan

[Mjg1705]

yes I certainly do - these pics were taken a few months ago so it has improved ! will add them soon. well the plan is to get it up and running and fit it in my np super - just wanna save another piece of history - but surprisingly once stripped - this engine was not that bad inside - but 30 years of standing have taken its toll - but nothing abit of hard work and effort can't bring back !

[Dandy Dave]

Great Crusty Critters! She's got wateritis and rusticalsightis. Believe it or not, I have re-done worse engines. Glad to hear you are making progress. Dandy Dave!

[Mjg1705]

ha yes dandy dave - some think im mad to take on this "scrap destined" engine ! but i think its worth it to see another major back on the books ! heres a few others of the engine just after i opened it up for the first time

[scoobyjim]

i think as a precaution you should put some new sleeves in there lol

[Nick]

ha, yes i think some new liners are in order but i rebuilt an engine the same, and it runs like a watch now

[Mjg1705]

Ha yes - I have purchased a full engine rebuild kit so that's on thing sorted - well by the time I'm finnished putting in all new parts - bearings- seals the lot plus a new injector pump and injectors I would like to hope it would run pretty well ! So hoping to have it up and running within the next few weeks - got a very well kitted workshop so long as I get myself in there I should be going on well - once the engine is done - gunna do the gearbox - hydraulics - steering - axels- then hopefully some wheels- paint and body work to follow ! So got a good challenge ahead of me ! can't wait to get stuck in to it !