New Hampshire CMP Barn 2011- 2012 HUP Overhaul

[Phil Waterman]

Hi All

Oh how good it is to see visible progress again, body went back on and is now all bolted down to the chassis. Put a layer of plastic sheet in between the chassis and the body so that I don't have to keep masking the chassis as I prime and paint the body. Once everything is in place I'll just cut the plastic out.

Now to the lesson of the day. KEEP ALL YOUR PARTS ORGANIZED when I disassembled the HUP I was fanatical about boxing, listing all the parts on the boxes, and putting the boxes away on the shelves in the loft of the shop. But during the process of cleaning and painting individual parts not everything got put back on the shelf. Big mistake, spent an hour searching for the wood frame spacers found them in the end but it would have been easier if I had put them back in the box they were listed on.

Another restoration tip, as I work bolting parts on I keep my camera ready to take photos of anything I've missed or areas that need to be repainted. These are going a photo file of things to follow-up on quicker than making shop notes of every spot that needs to be repainted.

Cheers Phil

[Phil Waterman]

The next vehicle I restore, I'm going to resist the temptation of the rapid dis-assembly. (They all come apart quickly.)

Instead I'm going to clean each individual part as it comes off.

Once cleaned I will determine what work is needed and lead time on getting parts.

Then before boxing it I'll create an inventory on the computer of what box on which shelf it is located. Along with adding any parts need to the computer list of what parts need to be found.

Then as major component engine, drive train, body etc are disassembled and cleaned I will prioritize the parts and overhaul schedule.

Well you get the idea.

I can dream can't I.

Cheers Phil

[Bob Carriere]

...to bag everything and box everything....and was partly successful....but I still need to look for parts.......

At the barn I have this great system...... when I am finished with something I usually very carefully put it away some where very secure so I will not loose it..... than 6 months later I can't remember the secure place.......

....then I ask Grant ...Have you seen my spare E brake handle...? it was just here a few days ago..... a while goes by and Grant comes back and says I know where it is.... for $5,00 I can tell you where to find it.

He will never be rich as he usually tells me where to find it...before collecting...... sure beats trying to get organise..... just have Grant around !!!!

The other way is to go out and buy a repalcement then you will always find the item you where looking for.

At least Phil you cannot blame anyone else for moving rro misplacing your parts.

Wait until Al Zeimehr kicks in....... I will have the only CMP with a Pinto rear end.....

Bob