New Project...

Hi All,

Well got a fair bit done today, thanks again to said mate. It's amazing how quickly things get done when you are working in tandem. Anybody would think it's twice as quick... :angel:

First up - I decided to clean-up the hand brake adjuster. Before/After:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psa3ddfa61.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psa03ab3b7.jpg

Next up - I cleaned the hand brake spring. Before/After:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e55cf01.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psf7b955c7.jpg

Then re-assembled the hand brake:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8f523234.jpg

Put the rear prop shaft in:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psff0c968e.jpg

Rear brake t-junction installed:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6616e4b0.jpg

Installed all of the wheel cylinders (only took one picture - you get the idea!):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps697a1ac3.jpg

Installed all of the snail/brake adjusters (only took one picture - you get the idea!):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps78bd2d98.jpg

Bent/installed the rear fixed brake lines + installed the rear flexible brake line:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psff87f7b6.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps199492be.jpg

Installed the front flexible brake lines:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psc7aef2b8.jpg

Installed the brake junction/switch - still missing that small screw Gav ;)
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psedf997e4.jpg

Installed the drivers side fixed brake line:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psfc4fa5d9.jpg

Pulled out the old wiring that runs front-to-back in the RHS chassis rail:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps81aeb72d.jpg

Naturally replacing it with the new wiring:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1b60f856.jpg

Installed the petrol tank + earth wire:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psacedf2fd.jpg

Installed the rear tub.. The rear nuts/bolts that go on the cross member - they were immense fun trying to install. Got there in the end, but.. :mad:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1454c84e.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...pse052ce64.jpg

Cleaned/installed the petrol tank fuel filler:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps847e2aca.jpg

Installed the tailgate chains / protective sheath:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psa0a685db.jpg

That's it for a while - I am beyond tired! :wasntme:

Bloody Funtastic. You should be very proud of your work :twobeers:

Looking good, Mr. Ghost. Great progress.

Thanks for the great pics. Inspirational.

Garry

Fantastic work GG. I'd be tempted to run a piece of 2 core wire up the inside of the chassis beside the new piece of 4 core... to give to an earth, and the potion of reverse lights in the future.... :)

How good is that!!!:)

Excellent work GG, you put the rest of us to shame.

Wow! It is looking great and the reassembly is going along so quickly! I am blown away by your efforts!
We'll done Grey Ghost! :D:D

Mmmmmm... I'm sensing there might be a bit of a slow down here..... Possibly a little distraction? (More of a huge white distraction......)? ;) Know the feeling! SWMBO's Ser 2 has not been touched since 'Mick' arrived... Once the diesel is done tho, Im getting back into it!!! :) Catcha ya soon!

Yes, there's a 'new' 'new project' at the moment, but I think GG's biggest problem at the moment is time...

Roger will be back on the front burner again soon I should think, right after that large white distraction has a Vic number plate on it.:)

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Originally Posted by grey_ghost

Hi All,

Well progress has been basically non existent over the last 2 months. This is mainly due to the weather - it's been either too cold, too wet or both which is quite frustrating. If the weather is any good - it's during the week when I am at work.. :mad:

I have managed to start a few jobs when time/weather permits.

I spent a good few weeks cleaning/sanding/priming the chassis. Here is a before photo of it:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_0995.jpg

Here is a photo taken whilst removing the rear cross member (badly rotten):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psd7da94f5.jpg

Here was some bits of the rear cross member:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps37c5f92a.jpg

Here is the new cross member and the chassis in primer (weeks later):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps225cd0c7.jpg

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Hi Grey Ghost,

Just a quick question- how did you get the chassis sanded back? I am currently doing mine with the blue coral looking drill bits from bunnings/ mitre 10 (you've posted pics of them here too)- My major issue is with the tight nooks and crannies created by brackets etc that are welded on & create 90degree bends etc. No matter what I do I jsut can't get the drill bit in to sand it back (to bare metal). It's not that there is rust in there presently- the chassis is actually in great nick- but i want to get it all back to bare metal before painting.

Also, do I use an etch primer first when it comes to painting?

Thanks very much,

Willl

Hi Will,

Here's some tips for you that I found from my own personal experience.

* I don't use the blue type any more - because they don't last very long.
* There is a large sized red plastic one (it looks like a red plastic wheel with multiple fingers) - that is really good for getting into the nooks and crannies because the length of the red fibres give the drill head clearance.
* You can also use a short/stumpy wire one - that helps also.
* If all else fails (and this isn't fun) - I have used an old fashioned Wire Brush by hand.
* If all else fails (and this really isn't fun) - I use a rough sand paper and do it by hand!

The ultimate solution is to either get a sand blaster to do it for you OR a molasses solution. The first option costs $ and the second option costs time..

I have found that if you use an etch primer you achieve a better quality top coat. It also helps you ensure that you don't miss spots - eg if you are painting the chassis black, and it's already black - it's easy to miss spots. But if you etch prime it grey first - then you won't miss any spots!

Sitec / Bacicat - Yep time has been against me lately. With a work trip to NZ, then a wedding in NZ, and the big-white project, poor old "Roger" has taken a back burner... As soon as I have rego for the big-white-brick - I will be back onto Roger... :wasntme: