My 57 Golden Rocket - A long and expensive project

December 6, 2012

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My 57 Golden Rocket came to the UK in December 2009. Here's a few shots of how it was and gradually getting better. Read more »

When she arrived. The photo actually makes the paint look good. Believe me it was old and tatty.

When she arrived. The photo actually makes the paint look good. Believe me it was old and tatty.

0 2012/12/06 03:50:48 Dave B

Here goes with the bare metal and welding.

Here goes with the bare metal and welding.

0 2012/12/06 03:50:48 Dave B

A slight change on the original colour scheme.

A slight change on the original colour scheme.

0 2012/12/06 03:50:48 Dave B

Spent last winter in a very cold garage cleaning out as it was pressuring up. New Rad core and new head gaskets as one was blown. A de-coke and valve grind. Then out with the correct colour rattle cans.

Spent last winter in a very cold garage cleaning out as it was pressuring up. New Rad core and new head gaskets as one was blown. A de-coke and valve grind. Then out with the correct colour rattle cans.

0 2012/12/06 03:56:30 Dave B

Getting there but still work in progress to fully detail.

Getting there but still work in progress to fully detail.

0 2012/12/06 03:56:30 Dave B

Full Gearbox overhaul and new seals. Fortunately the rear engine oil seal was in perfect condition. I have a spare now.

Full Gearbox overhaul and new seals. Fortunately the rear engine oil seal was in perfect condition. I have a spare now.

0 2012/12/06 04:03:18 Dave B

This winter's project is new original interior. This was done back in the 70's and now I'm using the car it is falling to pieces. I have sourced a company in the US that are supplying carpet, all seat vinyl and cloth, new door cards and a new headliner. Gradually finding improved quality chrome dash parts. Interior should look pretty dapper for next season.

This winter's project is new original interior. This was done back in the 70's and now I'm using the car it is falling to pieces. I have sourced a company in the US that are supplying carpet, all seat vinyl and cloth, new door cards and a new headliner. Gradually finding improved quality chrome dash parts. Interior should look pretty dapper for next season.

1 2012/12/06 04:03:18 Dave B

Got this Weiland Dual quad. Not sure if to put on or not. looks like a few tinkering hours for the throttle and kickdown linkages.

Got this Weiland Dual quad. Not sure if to put on or not. looks like a few tinkering hours for the throttle and kickdown linkages.

0 2012/12/06 04:03:18 Dave B

Engine was original 42k mileage. I opened the hood to see it was painted rattle can black everywhere.

Engine was original 42k mileage. I opened the hood to see it was painted rattle can black everywhere.

0 2012/12/06 04:15:43 Dave B