Recent content by mekej80

Yes

hopefully these links work to show some video. Startup Running

Here you go.

No, still have it.

Here’s a few pics

Hi everyone, I have my 40 posted on Craigslist as well, it’s a 1980 with factory power steering, that runs and drives (if you’re brave). Previous owner had lifted it on swampers and cut the heck out of the rear fenders, as well as did some back woods suspension. My plan was to restore it but...

Finally back on it's own feet.

Thanks, no went with an industrial epoxy instead. Had a local heavy machinery shop put it on.

Got more done, put the leafs back under the frame, onwards and upwards.

Got a bit more done, the glass bead is working out pretty good. Hoping to get the springs and axels back under the frame today and off the sawhorses. The trans/transfer is getting close too.

Thanks for the blasting media tips, getting it all dialed in. This part is my guinea pig from start to post blast with walnut shell to paint. The only issue I'm running into is the walnut shells don't run very smoothly through the system, still trying to figure that out. Will pick up some glass...

I've been away from the forum and project for a little while gathering parts and getting a few things done. After getting the frame back I noticed some major flaws in the pain job so I sent it back again and just recently have it back again. I also decided it was time to get a sand blasting...

interested i will be near the border this weekend, any chance of meeting?

That pretty much gets everything caught up to the current status of the build. I will be sending the frame out for basting and painting this week, as well as getting the block over to the engine shop to have it inspected and cleaned. Hoping a new set of rings is all that I'm going to need to put...

On with the tear down...