245 & an NOS front valance...

the front valance has been one of the biggest decisions facing me with this restoration...color communicates a lot about the character of the car...i had to find that...the combined color scheme across the front is the logical application for this car...however, do i include the foho extension? . . . often less is more...i'm thinking...less is more is best??





i am near "some assembly required" phase...my absolute favorite part of any restoration attempt...

the engine assembly is happening, transmission is refreshed with new gasket kit, seals, bearings, bushings, syncs...outside case was washed in a caustic tank for 10 hours...rear differential is cleaned, lubed, resealed, synthetic fluid...









and as you can see i have front valance issues to decided about...i have the stock front valance in other places on this blog, but today it appears as though these are my best attempt at something aero-dynamic...in the back of my head i am thinking oil cooler...new aluminum radiator...channeled air...


Synchron ring for all 5-speeds . . . 245 gearboxes you need 5 for each gearbox