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This is how I hold small screws & bolts (2BA size), I have a 200mm length of 20x3 aluminium, in it there are multiple holes a 50/50 mix of 2BA tapped holes and 2BA clearance holes, I then put them in my grit blasting cabinet, makes cleaning them a breeze, cheers Dennis
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...hscrews001.jpg
ps I will head over to the PO for you in the morning,,.
Hi All,
Some more work done today.
I had all 4 drums machined:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1572.jpg
Before/After pictures of the Indicator:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1596.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1603.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1605.jpg
Both of my door tops are beyond repair, so I took the doors apart so that I can transfer the window glass onto a set of replacement door tops.
Before/After pictures of the Window Locks:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1593.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1592.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1600.jpg
Here are some before pictures of the very dirty glass:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1577.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1579.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1581.jpg
After a few hours of cleaning all of the glass (front doors and tail-gate), here are some after pictures (the glass isn't perfect, but it's a lot better than it was!):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1583.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1585.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1586.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1588.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1589.jpg
Dinty - that's a great idea for cleaning nuts/bolts/washers/screws, etc!
That's all for now.
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Hi All,
A few more jobs done today.
Before and after cleaning pictures - the nuts/bolts/washers for the tow bar tongue:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1620.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1621.jpg
Before and after cleaning pictures of the door striker plates:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1614.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1616.jpg
Before and after cleaning pictures of the windscreen hinges:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1610.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1612.jpg
I am hoping to do some painting today - weather permitting!
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Though preparation of the surface is the only way to get a good paint finish.
Have you any pictures of your method in removing old paint and rust?
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Hi Wrinklearthur,
I agree with you - thorough preparation is critical. On page 2 of this thread I have spoken about my very novice approach but in summary:
* Depending on how complex the part is - soak in a molasses solution for 2+ weeks. Wash off the molasses with hot water, and then...
* Use a bench grinder with a wire wheel to get the bad rust off
* Use an electric drill with a red plastic wheel
* Fine sand paper (800-1200 grit)
* Clean the surface with a de-greaser.
* Clean the surface with a clean cotton cloth
* Paint in a dry, clean area
* Leave 24 hours between coats.
I know that my method is not perfect, but I am very happy with the results.
Here is today's work (in part inspired by another thread)...
Before/After pictures of the Land Rover Badge
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1624.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1628.jpg
Before/After pictures of the Pedal Box Nuts/Washers/Springs
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1638.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1642.jpg
Before/After pictures of various Shackle Pin Washers
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1634.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1637.jpg
The other Vent mechanism painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1652.jpg
That's it for today.
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Hi All,
More work done today...
Here are the before and after photos of the "pig tails" from my tail-gate.
Question: Is it normal for one to be longer than the other?
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1664.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1667.jpg
Before and after photos of the center steering wheel cover:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1656.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1659.jpg
Pedal Boxes Painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1674.jpg
Second Vent Painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1676.jpg
4 Vent Arms Painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1671.jpg
Floor Screws - before and after:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1678.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1681.jpg
Naturally after I spent a few hours cleaning the existing floor screws (and interesting mix and match there) - I found some left over parts from the last project:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1686.jpg
Washers for the Shackles - Painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1688.jpg
That's it for today.
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
No. It has been overloaded. You might want to think about replacing it - you can straighten it, but probably easy to find them same one used 2/2a,3.Quote:
Originally Posted by grey_ghost
John
Hi All,
My last day on holidays - so got a few more things done today.
Pig Tails painted (although I will need to find a replacement one, thanks for the answer John):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1732.jpg
I removed the rear grab handles, cleaned them up, and painted them:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1693.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1699.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1731.jpg
I tried to tidy up the nuts/bolts for the rear grab handles, but the threads were shot. I did tidy-up the home-made spacers though:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1689.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1696.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1717.jpg
Indicator and bracket - painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1701.jpg
Striker Plates - painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1703.jpg
Windscreen hinges - painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1705.jpg
End Seat Panels - Sanded, Cleaned & Painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1708.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1729.jpg
Tail Gate tread strips, removed, sanded, cleaned, painted:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1713.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1715.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1720.jpg
Land Rover Badges - Painted (not my best effort):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1719.jpg
Both door tops painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1722.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/02/818.jpg
Mud Splash Panel painted:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_1727.jpg
That's probably it for a while.
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Looking very good ..
Question the drums, what was the cost, cheaper than 4 new ones???
Doing a great job there mate - are you going back to work now for a bit of a rest???:D