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12-03-16, 00:37
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After I finished the engine I began work on the chassis by removing the gun and everything that would unbolt. I did not however, separate the transmission and cross drive from the chassis or completely disassemble the suspension. Once I had removed all I could, I sand blasted the chassis inside and out. (On a side note, I did this in the summer and fall of 2012 which was one of the worst drought years in Oklahoma history, but it rained on me at least a little every time I sand blasted without fail. I still haven't figured that out.
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12-03-16, 00:39
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More pictures.
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12-03-16, 00:41
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And more pictures
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24-03-16, 04:01
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Since I did not have the ability to move the chassis inside my shop I had to work on it outside. I constructed a sheet metal roof with tarp sides to protect the inside of the fighting and engine compartments while I painted them.
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24-03-16, 04:05
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Engine Compartment and other items.
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24-03-16, 04:16
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Finally, I had the chassis ready for the engine to be reinstalled and in March 2015, with the help of my brother I installed the engine and drove my Sexton for the first time. I was also able to park it in my shop which makes restoration on the rest of the vehicle much easier. I have posted videos of the startup and first drive on YouTube at the links below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9syFrrPF6s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HwFY2HRjw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDkzF3sEwGQ
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24-03-16, 09:15
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Great project, fantastic to see the first start and drive, most impressed!
Rich.
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