have any updates Elliot? or ya been hittin the slopes ?
Elliott's buildup: semi-resto 60
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Elliot you working on it tomorrow at all? I am at the GF's and would stop by if you were wrenching on it before I head to the shop to do more work.
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I must admit... I've been slacking. I work long hours during the week and spend the weekends in Vail so wrenching time is a precious commodity. I'm going to button things up, bleed the brakes, and start working on the bumpers soon!
Elliot what are you doing up in Vail? they're not open yet! 
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Tennis, swimming, hiking, drinking... Vail is awesome year round! I rode A-basin today and with the 60* weather it certainly didn't seem like October.
yeah you gotta love Vail. i've had some good times there.. fun nightlife too.
how was the "white ribbon of death" on a 60 degree day?
how was the "white ribbon of death" on a 60 degree day?
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Waiting for new bellcranks to come in. I had to chop everything up to "disassemble" it. As you can see below.
I've been taking the time to undo everything from the frame (brake lines, fuel lines, etc) to sand it down and paint it with a rust preventative enamel. It's much like rust bullet, I've great success with it in the past but it's not cheap.
Hoping to have the rear axle completely done within the next 2 weeks! I need some serious motivation.
I've been taking the time to undo everything from the frame (brake lines, fuel lines, etc) to sand it down and paint it with a rust preventative enamel. It's much like rust bullet, I've great success with it in the past but it's not cheap.
Hoping to have the rear axle completely done within the next 2 weeks! I need some serious motivation.
Who manufactures the paint you used on the frame?
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That's what I used, too. Actually has an etching, phosphorilizing agent in it to resist oxidation.
Don't use a primer. Works best on raw metal. But I used FLAT BLACK for that cool, hip L.A. look
Chicks dig it when they crawl under my cruiser
Don't use a primer. Works best on raw metal. But I used FLAT BLACK for that cool, hip L.A. look
Chicks dig it when they crawl under my cruiser
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I've got some good updates coming although progress has been kind of slow due to snowboarding season.
I picked up a SROR rear bumper and will be building a tire carrier to add to it. I'm glad I don't have to build one as that would have taken another 2 months at my rate! I also have a Yakima roof basket with the bars and gutter mounts. Now I have a way of transporting bikes/boards/etc.
The rear axle is just about done. It's getting new wheel cylinders that I am picking up tonight and then will install everything over thanksgiving break, bleed the brakes, turn the rotors, button everything up and pull it out of the garage.
Nothing like a perfect drivetrain/suspension/motor on a crap body! I'll shoot some pics after work and post them up.
I picked up a SROR rear bumper and will be building a tire carrier to add to it. I'm glad I don't have to build one as that would have taken another 2 months at my rate! I also have a Yakima roof basket with the bars and gutter mounts. Now I have a way of transporting bikes/boards/etc.
The rear axle is just about done. It's getting new wheel cylinders that I am picking up tonight and then will install everything over thanksgiving break, bleed the brakes, turn the rotors, button everything up and pull it out of the garage.
Nothing like a perfect drivetrain/suspension/motor on a crap body! I'll shoot some pics after work and post them up.
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Onto the pics.
Yakima rack and gutter mounts. I also have a roof basket but it doesn't fit in the garage with it on.
Old vs. new wheel cylinders for the rear brakes.
And finally, rebuilt the rear driveshaft and had it balanced.
Yakima rack and gutter mounts. I also have a roof basket but it doesn't fit in the garage with it on.
Old vs. new wheel cylinders for the rear brakes.
And finally, rebuilt the rear driveshaft and had it balanced.
Looks good... But hope you had the Modelo after the brake work
Hey Elliot your work looks great, just wondering how you got all that front end so clean? I didnt think I saw a sandblasting post. Was all that with a steel brush? My power steering box is all nasty along with the tir rods, I really need to clean it like you did.
yeah i was wondering the same thing. i went through a thousand rags on the engine bay, my axle looks even worse as far as built up gunk . Im about to start on all that- whats your technique?
love the build up looks great, cant wait for more pics!
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I know the updates are kind of slow (wheel cylinders, u-joints, etc) but soon it will all come together for a rig that is essentially brand new! Thanks for keeping up with my build guys!
As far as cleaning the axles and frame... I spray A LOT of degreaser and go at everything with a wire brush. I get it down to the metal (usually still has paint on it) then shoot some brake parts cleaner on the item to wipe off any more residual crud. Then I wipe the entire item down in mineral spirits and when it dries I shoot it with the rust enamel. It holds up great!
I know it sounds ridiculous but I'll also be going over the tie rod with a flap disk to get out the marks from whoever aligned it last. It left some pretty nasty grooves in the tie rod. Little things like that make a nice final product in my opinion.
As far as cleaning the axles and frame... I spray A LOT of degreaser and go at everything with a wire brush. I get it down to the metal (usually still has paint on it) then shoot some brake parts cleaner on the item to wipe off any more residual crud. Then I wipe the entire item down in mineral spirits and when it dries I shoot it with the rust enamel. It holds up great!
I know it sounds ridiculous but I'll also be going over the tie rod with a flap disk to get out the marks from whoever aligned it last. It left some pretty nasty grooves in the tie rod. Little things like that make a nice final product in my opinion.