Learning fast about the application and use of POR 15 paint. Some recent shots of preperation work.
#1 - Rear drive axles overhauled and ready for reassembly.
#2 - Rear brake backing plates completed, Shoes away being relined
#3 - Chassis rail POR'd and waiting for reassembly
#4 - Rear Diff and Transfer Case assembly, waiting on shaft seals.
#5 - Outer rear Tracta Joint showing wear from misalingment.
Have had to replace at least 60% of the mechanical parts due to poor maintenance and repair. Thankfully the donor vehicle supplied all the parts i required. Best $400 i have spent.
In town we are lucky to have a Steam preservation group and they still run their machine shop. Had all new steam quality brass bushes made for the drive axles, installed, reamed and honed to suit for an amazing donation of $150. Nothing like having retired tradesmen doing this kind of work 5 minutes from home.
Next stage is to gather the remainder of the parts required and then reassemble the rear end. Finally starting the uphill climb to completion, at least for one section of the vehicle.
The cab is currently getting the rust cut out and repaired and stored off site as NO room left in the yard.
Cheers,
Dave.