1940 LASALLE 52 COUPE
RALLY PREPARATION September 2005- March 2007
CHASSIS 4330056
Mileage when purchased: 29,651
Body and Interior
Provision for tow-bar attachment
Replace front seats with Sparco high-end rally seats
Install 3-point harness
Insulation on fire wall
New paint, correct to model year
Install electric windshield wipers
Install safe under copilot seat
Install new carpet, headliner, and door panels
Install special compartment behind seats to hold all spares
Electrical Instrumentation
Change from 6 volts to 12 volts
Replace dynamo with 50 Amp alternator
Install map lamp for copilot
Install accessories plugs for GPS and Tripmeter
Install wheel probe and universal cable probe for Tripmeter
Add instrument cluster with oil/water temp and tachometer
Replace all electrical wiring with waterproof wiring
Install two 925 Amp dry-cell batteries with metal jacket
Suspension, Chassis, and Tires
Replace king pins
Add telescopic shock absorbers front and rear
Install new set of leaf springs
Raise rear suspension 3 inches
Replace helical springs with heavy-duty ones
Replace bushings with Polygraphite ones
Change wheel bearings
Check chassis welds and redo as needed
Sand blast and powder coat chassis
Install aluminum, multisegment under-body protection
Replace wheels
Install radial tires
Brake System
Replace brake lines with stainless steel lines
Replace master cylinder
Replace all wheel cylinders
New brake linings
Arcing all brake shoes
Engine and Power Train
Overhaul engine, new pistons, valves, lifters
Install oil filter
Replace engine mounts
New radiator core
Manufacture 3-point radiator mounting system
Install more efficient air filtration system
Change ignition system for a solid-state one
Replace and reroute exhaust system
Change all oils to synthetic
Engine Dyno before installation: 107HP and 197lb-ft @ 3400RPM
Rebuild carburetor
Fuel System
Install 40-gallon stainless steel fuel tank
Install two Facet POSI-FLO fuel pumps with pre-filters
Run two separate, steel braided fuel lines
Install RACOR fuel filter with water separator