Painting engine & gearbox mounts,differential ,suspension and steering

I managed to locate an original 3 speed manual gearbox, my 3 speed shifter bolted straight on, just need to locate a belhousing, flywheel and clutch.

Started  stripping and painting of the steering gear noting all the factory markings.

Same went for all the suspension components.

After all the metal componants were stripped of surface rust and paint the metal is treated so that there is no rust reisdue and the paint has a good base to adhere to.

This little rack system was so handy for hanging items while painting and drying.

Leaf springs were stripped down to individual leaves and treated and painted  with new teflon spacers inserted between the leaves.

All suspension repainted to original colour codes.

All factory markings were added back to componants

Steering rack and colomn repainted back to factory colours

Gearbox and engine mounts repainted

This took a while will need to finish off backing plates and all brakes before completeing the rear end.

All starting to look the part, can't wait till its time to put it all back together.