1971 blasted frame Pics
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Looks good! I'm about to do this. What equipment did you use? How long did it take? Outdoor I'd guess? How much blast media? Haha, just trying to get an idea! Check out my thread (sig) if you want any pictures of those kickup repairs too!
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What I used for Blasting
I used about 11 bags, but some of that wasted waiting for the blaster to adjust.
As you can see I did not bother with blasting the side rails, I am gonna replace both LEFT and RIGHT.
I bought the blaster at Harbor Freight $99.99
The media Aluminum Oxide less than 0.1% $9.96 per bag Silica
T-30 Ingersoll-Rand good for 25CFM @ 120 psi
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How do I find you thread?
How do I find your kick up repair thread? I am gonna be getting heavy into frame repairs next, pics would be a much help. Thanks, acco
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acco, great pictures! I have the same blaster. I've been using play sand for small parts in a booth with a small gravity blaster, but I may switch to something like you used for this with the larger one. Great info to have!
Regarding frame repair, here's the link to my body-off thread:
Body-off thread
Page 7 is where the fixing starts.
Here's links from member eastltd that I used to help me:
Link 1
Link 2
And here's a link to my picture gallery, lots more pictures than in the thread:
Picture gallery
Good luck!
Regarding frame repair, here's the link to my body-off thread:
Body-off thread
Page 7 is where the fixing starts.
Here's links from member eastltd that I used to help me:
Link 1
Link 2
And here's a link to my picture gallery, lots more pictures than in the thread:
Picture gallery
Good luck!
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acco, great pictures! I have the same blaster. I've been using play sand for small parts in a booth with a small gravity blaster, but I may switch to something like you used for this with the larger one. Great info to have!
Regarding frame repair, here's the link to my body-off thread:
Body-off thread
Page 7 is where the fixing starts.
Here's links from member eastltd that I used to help me:
Link 1
Link 2
And here's a link to my picture gallery, lots more pictures than in the thread:
Picture gallery
Good luck!
Regarding frame repair, here's the link to my body-off thread:
Body-off thread
Page 7 is where the fixing starts.
Here's links from member eastltd that I used to help me:
Link 1
Link 2
And here's a link to my picture gallery, lots more pictures than in the thread:
Picture gallery
Good luck!
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Hi Mike,
The links you posted to eastltd's (Ian) frame work reminded me that Ian passed away suddenly.
He was quite a craftsman and did beautifully detailed work. I still miss his posts!
Regards,
Alan
The links you posted to eastltd's (Ian) frame work reminded me that Ian passed away suddenly.
He was quite a craftsman and did beautifully detailed work. I still miss his posts!
Regards,
Alan
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It's a Millermatic 250 and I'm not sure on the wire. I do know that my coworker thinks it is really crappy wire, I think something we buy in bulk from Indiana Oxygen.
Alan, didn't know Ian had passed, sorry to hear about this! Another beverage for a past enthusiast.
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Sorry for the delay, may have had a few barley pops when I got your reply and forgot till tonight's barley pops...
It's a Millermatic 250 and I'm not sure on the wire. I do know that my coworker thinks it is really crappy wire, I think something we buy in bulk from Indiana Oxygen.
Alan, didn't know Ian had passed, sorry to hear about this! Another beverage for a past enthusiast.
It's a Millermatic 250 and I'm not sure on the wire. I do know that my coworker thinks it is really crappy wire, I think something we buy in bulk from Indiana Oxygen.
Alan, didn't know Ian had passed, sorry to hear about this! Another beverage for a past enthusiast.
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