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[tucker74]

Forgot the pictures! It's bad, when you even paint the u-joints

That PTO winch is going to look awesome, I went down the same rabbit hole with my 8274 rebuild

Tucker

 

[scrapdaddy]

Ron,

Bad for the rest of us - who aren't as detailed as you, but want (or try) to be. Now every time I look at a part (hello leaf springs) and think "ah, that's ok, who will notice that piece not being re painted" I'll have to think "what would scrapdaddy do?"

Good work man. I'm enjoying watching your progress. There's a '55 that I see around Boise every once in a while that I think maybe that'll be the next project. Although the boss wants a VW thing...we will see. Please keep up the l/c pics!

Best, Travis.-

Thanks Travis, I never intended to get this crazy with the details, it just happened. VW Things, nice. Only made in 73 and 74, I think. I've got a 74 conv. beetle, hiding in the shop. It needs a redo. DD for years.

That PTO winch is going to look awesome, I went down the same rabbit hole with my 8274 rebuild

Tucker

Hey Tucker, That was a one time job. Paint it once and forget about it. It's fun going through everything and seeing how it works, but I'm not much for keeping them pretty after it's done built.

 

[tucker74]

Hey Tucker, That was a one time job. Paint it once and forget about it. It's fun going through everything and seeing how it works, but I'm not much for keeping them pretty after it's done built.

I know what you mean, I took every piece apart and powder coated it all. Hopefully it will last a while, but I don't baby anything ...

Tucker

 

[Landmawe]

Sccrappdaddy
your work is impeccable!!! such attention to detail and true craftsmanship.

hats off to you sir.... inspirational stuff.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Landmawe,

Thanks for the compliments, that's what I love about this site. I get inspired everyday reading what other guys are doing to their wagons. Whole lot of ideas and solutions out there.

Good luck with your race wagon, Ron

 

[scrapdaddy]

I can't wait until I have the interior done, to show off Bob's new scuff plates. They're awesome! Just imagine how good they will look mounted on a finished doorway.

The first thing I noticed was how heavy they are, no bending these guys. I peeled the protective wrap off, for the pictures, beautiful! So glad we went with the stainless steel. not a mark on them.

Bob, Thanks again for all your time and effort, you put into this project. They are going to make alot of pigs shine.

 

[bobm]

Ron, Merry Christmas. Glad you like them. Post picks of the other item when its ready.

Thanks Bob.

 

[Fitzgerald]

Boy do those look nice!

 

[PabloCruise]

Ron,
Your attention to detail on the PTO has inspired me to pull mine apart and clean it up. However...

My lower fairlead on the PTO is stuck to the long, shouldered bolt that runs between the plates that mount the upright roller fairleads.

I have been dropping in some PB Blaster and trying to drive the bolt out with a center punch.
No luck.
I left the assembly in the fridge today and then heated the roller with a plumber torch, still no luck.
Any ideas?
We do have some -80 freezers at work. I could put it in there and try heating the roller. Not sure if that would be a little too drastic...

Now I really want to get this taken apart because the roller and the bolt are spinning, which means I will wear the bolt down where it rides through the plate, instead of the roller wearing on the entire surface of the pin, as designed (assuming I actually use the PTO, which means I actually use the Pig!).

Any help is appreciated...

 

[scrapdaddy]

Pablo,

That shoulder bolt is a big one and I bet hard to find. Maybe try soaking for awhile longer, then try to press it out. Meanwhile try to source a used one. It would be a shame to cut it. One of my upright bolts were bent, but they are just a reg. bolt.

I'm thinking about getting the rollers plated. I painted them black, but you know that won't last. Still waiting on some new bolts.

Here's a few for you. Good luck with it.

Just remembered, try heating up the roller, then let wax melt on the bolt. It will run down in there and free it up. Used that alot on very rusted bolts.

 

[PabloCruise]

Thanks Ron.

That bolt you picture looks pretty clean!

 

[MNP1]

Amazing build.

 

[PabloCruise]

Pablo,

That shoulder bolt is a big one and I bet hard to find. Maybe try soaking for awhile longer, then try to press it out. Meanwhile try to source a used one. It would be a shame to cut it. One of my upright bolts were bent, but they are just a reg. bolt.

I'm thinking about getting the rollers plated. I painted them black, but you know that won't last. Still waiting on some new bolts.

Here's a few for you. Good luck with it.

Just remembered, try heating up the roller, then let wax melt on the bolt. It will run down in there and free it up. Used that alot on very rusted bolts.

I have been trying to get PB Blaster and WD40 to dribble in between the bolt and roller. Is wax supposed to be better? Candle wax?

Thanks Ron

 

[tucker74]

You could also try electrolytic rust removal, it's going to remove some of the metal though (just what the rust has eaten). Here's my homemade setup:

Tucker

 

[PabloCruise]

Hmmm...

Looks elaborate.
Hoping for a quicker fix, but I suppose it may come down to that!
Thanks

 

[tucker74]

Looks elaborate.

Na - just need water, super washing soda, battery charger (power source) and electrodes. Pretty easy and freaking works -

Tucker

 

[PabloCruise]

Super washing soda?

What it is and where to get?

 

[tucker74]

Super washing soda?

What it is and where to get?

Arm & Hammer at your local grocery

http://www.armandhammer.com/fabric-...mer-super-washing-soda-detergent-booster.aspx

Tucker

 

[PabloCruise]

Ahh...

Gratitude!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Pablo,

Plain old paraffin wax. Don't use your Wife's dinner candles. It seems to work for me, even exhaust bolts.