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So, I had some time this weekend. Decided to POR-15 some parts. The idea here was to approximate the powdercoating of the frame.
As everyone here on this forum knows, when painting parts, prep is everything. As POR-15 recommends their marine clean and metal prep, might as well.
The illustrious POR-15. Do NOT get this stuff on your skin !!!
High pressure spray first.
Scrub, scrub, scrub.
The metal prep leaves some kind of residue.
Same.
Trying to avoid too much contact to minimize touch ups.
A silent observer
These came out quite well. A few touch ups will be needed.
One problem cropped up, one of the bars squeaks and is quite tight. I should have checked if it was like this prior to the paint job. I can’t recall if I put polyurethane in there. I think I did for front. Rear is rubber IIRC. I’ll run off the bolts later today to see if there is something i can do to minimize the binding. This morning I will be going to a car show. I’ll document that as well linking from here to the general section.
A new pump. Better grease and a positive locking nozzle.
Been wanting to install this for a while.
Installed. No more worrying about deformation of the cradle. And tow eyes.
And this. I think it might need washers between the frame and crossmember.
Springs did not maim or otherwise kill me. That’s always a plus. Seems a bit high, but I imagine that with the engine installed it will come down some.
Enough for tonight. Always best to end on a positive accomplishment
Last edited by DorianC3; Sep 17, 2023 at 04:53 PM.
Your chassis is coming along nicely.
What front spring rates did you use?
Did you double check to make sure the ends were located in the spring pockets?
Your chassis is coming along nicely.
What front spring rates did you use?
Did you double check to make sure the ends were located in the spring pockets?
Stamp seems to indicate 1978. I think it’s a 3.55:1.
Looks clean
Little wear.
I’m think best not to mix these up.
Clean. No wear.
Says someone was in here before.
Looks fine.
Looks in good condition
Late here. I’ll pop the carrier out tomorrow. The plan is to replace the stub axle seals and move the ring gear over a tick to the right to tighten up the backlash. Everything else seems fine. I won’t monkey with it
The races look immaculate. I think this was recently rebuilt. Or has very few miles on it. Nonetheless, I’ve decided that I’m not going to monkey with the pinion and its seal. The stub axle seals look fine, but I will replace them. I will also scoot the carrier over to reduce the lash. I feel it while driving and it is enough to bother me.
.005. That's tight, but I expect that will open up a little. Definitely feels much better than it did. Let's hope that I didn't screw this up and there will be no noise.
What can I say ? This went in so easily. Parts are clean !!! It was like joygasms.
Looking good.
A small mod for rear. I think I’ll be pleased about this.
More progress
The first time in weeks and months that I backed out the frame on wheels. #exciting
Very pleased.
Another reason I did this frame off. To replace the original 50-year-old fuel and brake lines with new stainless. I used clamps to hold line as I straightened it.
Easier than I expected.
I suppose this is fine as not under the body.
Last edited by DorianC3; Oct 10, 2023 at 09:54 AM.
