Project "The engine is in the back????"

[HotRodKush]

After taking a week to assess the condition of the car post-trip, I set out to repair the most pressing mechanical issues first. My goal is to fix up the car as I drive it, with minimal downtime during the process, so my first shortlist of repairs are those most needed at the moment. After those are taken care of I'll take a look at improving the car further, like the suspension, wheels, tires, etc.

Current shortlist is:
Carburetor gaskets (leaking fuel at both carbs currently)
Sending unit gasket at fuel tank (again, leaking fuel)
Diagnose and fix oil leak dripping on headers
Rebuild steering box (too much play)
Replace carpeting and insulation (moldy and wet)

This list will get the car back into great running condition and let me drive the car as I work on the rest of it.

[HotRodKush]

While I'm waiting for my parts to arrive, I started taking out the old damp carpeting:





I need to pick up a gallon of Goo Gone to remove the rest, it's all stuck to the flooring. Here's my collection:



During the week I'll do more, I just wanted to get the wet carpeting out of the car as soon as possible. I plan to POR-15 the flooring and lay down brand new carpeting and insulation as soon as it arrives.

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by HotRodKush

Looks like a skinned an old mangy coyote.

[g356gear]

It's a neat project. My dad still owns a few corvairs that he bought when I was a kid. His first car was a 61 4dr.