SM: Engine cleaning

SM: Engine cleaning

23 March 2005 | Mechanical, SM, SM, SM, SM

I ordered many parts to the french SM Club, like valves, timing chains and engine gasket set. I will be able to start working on the engine. Anyway, I will probably give the engine to a professional to install and adjust the valves and chains. I start by cleaning...
SM: New body

SM: New body

17 May 2004 | Body work

My father found a body in France that’s almost “naked”. This one is in pretty good original condition but needs steel metal work anyway. Here are some pictures of this body. It’s not rust free but it seems that there is no major damage....
SM: Interior dismantling

SM: Interior dismantling

2 May 2004 | Interior

sm_147Disassembling is quite fast for the interior, there is less rusty bolts and screws sm_148The dashboard and wiring harness are more difficult to remove sm_149There is not so much left. We can easily see the amateur steel sheet work made on the floor panels...
SM: Status of the hydraulics

SM: Status of the hydraulics

7 February 2004 | Mechanical

When I started the engine, everything was working but the rear suspension boots quickly began leaking. I just had enough time to drive the car out and then back in the opposite way (it’s more practical this way). sm_133We just start to have a better view and...
SM: Decision about the body

SM: Decision about the body

2 February 2004 | Body work, SM

Obviously, when I started this operation, I was dreaming… but soon I came back to reality when I began disassembling! I remove the biggest pieces and I start to work on the interior of the trunk. And in this trunk, I discover a lot of damages: rust and...