Builds Rebuilding a 40 but no longer in a 1 car garage. (1 Viewer)

[White Stripe]

Sorry about your injury. In regards to your rust converter you use, have you given any thought to electrolysis? I used it on parts of my 40 when I was replacing the tub, it worked really well for me, and the rust that was left over flaked off with a wire brush. It's cheap and takes very little labor to do, but can take 24 to 72 hours depending how bad the pieces are for it too work.

 

[waiting for time]

Sorry about your injury. In regards to your rust converter you use, have you given any thought to electrolysis? I used it on parts of my 40 when I was replacing the tub, it worked really well for me, and the rust that was left over flaked off with a wire brush. It's cheap and takes very little labor to do, but can take 24 to 72 hours depending how bad the pieces are for it too work.

I concidered it but most parts would require a big bath and I don’t like to have something like that running when there is no one around.

 

[White Stripe]

Well I don't want to talk u into something your uncomfortable with. But u can plug it in while your working and then unplug it for while your not around. It will take longer but would still work. For big pieces I used scrap wood from pallets for 4 sides, then just laid a cheap tarp down and it made a easy inexpensive giant tank. If u change your mind that is. The old paint also flakes off. Here is some of mine b4 and after...

 

[waiting for time]

Well I don't want to talk u into something your uncomfortable with. But u can plug it in while your working and then unplug it for while your not around. It will take longer but would still work. For big pieces I used scrap wood from pallets for 4 sides, then just laid a cheap tarp down and it made a easy inexpensive giant tank. If u change your mind that is. The old paint also flakes off. Here is some of mine b4 and after...View attachment 1569251View attachment 1569252

Thanks, looks good. I will look into it when I’m more mobile again.

 

[billmc]

My tank is a water trough from agway. Aside from rust it removes grease, dirt and paint.

 

[TractorDoc]

I'm sorry to hear about your conflict with gravity Michael.
It is one of your first posts I truly do not "like." I hope you are up and at it again soon but make sure to take care of yourself and don't over do it. The 40 will be waiting when you are ready to get back at it. . . although there may be more rusted areas than when you left!

 

[waiting for time]

I'm sorry to hear about your conflict with gravity Michael.
It is one of your first posts I truly do not "like." I hope you are up and at it again soon but make sure to take care of yourself and don't over do it. The 40 will be waiting when you are ready to get back at it. . . although there may be more rusted areas than when you left!

Its dry and not going anywhere.

 

[waiting for time]

Carefully started working on the floor. Not much done but every bit helps.
My back is slowly getting better but not able to work more than 1,5 hours on it.

Reinforcement clamped in position

Not much left of this end.

 

[waiting for time]

Used my new toy.

A lot faster to make a patch.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Sorry for your fall, Michael... Glad you are making a bit of progress again!!

 

[waiting for time]

Sorry for your fall, Michael... Glad you are making a bit of progress again!!

Thanks Danny.

 

[waiting for time]

Work has been keeping me busy the last 2 months.
Had a weekend off and did some work on the 40.
Back is still a problem so little work done.

Unfortunately I didn’t take to many pictures.
Just cut some bad parts of the floor an replaced them with new steel.
Will take pictures later in the week.

 

[handcannon]

Back injuries are not fun. Each person's injury can be different, so listen very carefully to what your back tells you. You can push yourself a little bit, but DON"T OVER DO THINGS, which is easily done for a person that likes to work with their hands like you do. My physical therapist recommended that I either ride a bike or walk to rebuild the muscles. Of course this was after doing milder rebuilding exercises first.

Don

 

[waiting for time]

Back injuries are not fun. Each person's injury can be different, so listen very carefully to what your back tells you. You can push yourself a little bit, but DON"T OVER DO THINGS, which is easily done for a person that likes to work with their hands like you do. My physical therapist recommended that I either ride a bike or walk to rebuild the muscles. Of course this was after doing milder rebuilding exercises first.

I know, my back problems started when I was 16.
This is different and adds to the situation. It is getting better but wil slow me down for a other few weeks.

 

[waiting for time]

Got a new toy.

 

[billmc]

You don't want to know how jealous I am of your shop space and metal forming tools!

 

[waiting for time]

As I have been away alot the last few months I got my wife a few presents. Got to give her a reason to miss me.
Then I thought I was the one doing all the work so should get myself a present too.
When I went to get some 1,5mm steel plate I ran into this time saver.

Tried a few welds, works like a charm.

 

[waiting for time]

You don't want to know how jealous I am of your shop space and metal forming tools!

Its part of the hobby, collecting tools.

 

[tstepp920]

As I have been away alot the last few months I got my wife a few presents. Got to give her a reason to miss me.
Then I thought I was the one doing all the work so should get myself a present too.
When I went to get some 1,5mm steel plate I ran into this time saver.
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Tried a few welds, works like a charm.

I'll bite...what is that

 

[mrboatman]

Very Nice !!!!!
JP