Stripping the Rear End

Spent today disassembling the rear end components.

First, had to get the axles and brake assemblies off the driver's side.

I have never completely redone a drum brake assembly, so I took a lot of pictures in case I need them for future reference.

What's Next:  Transmission Mount removal.

Rear End Removal

Since I have decided to remove everything from the frame for this restoration, I tackled the rear end today.  Driveshaft took his sweet time getting to the shop this PM, so I was able to get the rear end, springs, trailing arms, panhard bar, and shocks removed before he showed up.

Rear trailing arm mounting bracket

Spring removed

Upper trailing arm shims

Rear end is out:

Wheel, axle, and brake assembly removed on passenger side

What's Next:  finish disassembling rear end.
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Change of Plans

After a few days of trying to get the frame clean without removing the motor and trans, I decided to bite the bullet and take it out.  Luckily, Driveshaft was around to help me.  I purchased a load leveler at Harbor Freight and it sure did help on the removal. Took us about an hour.  Now I can finish getting the frame ready for paint.

I did notice that I will have to touch up some of the paint on the motor before re-install.

As we were removing the motor, I decided to just strip the frame of everything.  Driveshaft tried to talk me out of it, but I said "A few more bolts and we can have the rear end out".  So that is now the plan.

What's Next:  Get everything else off frame.
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