New Project...

**grey_ghost** · 27th January 2014, 06:03 PM

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...

First up - I decided to clean-up the hand brake adjuster. Before/After:

Next up - I cleaned the hand brake spring. Before/After:

Then re-assembled the hand brake:

Put the rear prop shaft in:

Rear brake t-junction installed:

Installed all of the wheel cylinders (only took one picture - you get the idea!):

Installed all of the snail/brake adjusters (only took one picture - you get the idea!):

Bent/installed the rear fixed brake lines + installed the rear flexible brake line:

Installed the front flexible brake lines:

Installed the brake junction/switch - still missing that small screw Gav

Installed the drivers side fixed brake line:

Pulled out the old wiring that runs front-to-back in the RHS chassis rail:

Naturally replacing it with the new wiring:

Installed the petrol tank + earth wire:

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..

Cleaned/installed the petrol tank fuel filler:

Installed the tailgate chains / protective sheath:

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

**Landy Smurf** · 27th January 2014, 09:07 PM

Bloody Funtastic. You should be very proud of your work

**garrywlh** · 27th January 2014, 09:22 PM

Looking good, Mr. Ghost. Great progress.

Thanks for the great pics. Inspirational.

Garry

**Sitec** · 28th January 2014, 04:12 AM

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....

**Ozdunc** · 28th January 2014, 11:52 AM

How good is that!!!

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

**flyinglandrover** · 30th January 2014, 06:30 PM

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!

**Sitec** · 16th February 2014, 08:41 PM

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!

**Homestar** · 16th February 2014, 09:16 PM

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.

**WillD** · 18th February 2014, 10:23 AM

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..

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:

Here is a photo taken whilst removing the rear cross member (badly rotten):

Here was some bits of the rear cross member:

Here is the new cross member and the chassis in primer (weeks later):

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

**grey_ghost** · 18th February 2014, 12:21 PM

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...

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