How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

Grant, I did think about the work hardening but they were fine.

Today I greased up the new front out wheel bearings. I ordered a pair of Timken 399a’s. They pressed in just fine. I also installed new hub seals.

Lastly I removed the front left steering knuckle for rebuilding. I’ll need to work out the inner axle seal and the felt for the seal.

One question on the rebuild of the knuckle. I’m planning on sandblasting the outer part but what should I do about the polished surface where there is some rust? I don’t feel that sandblasting is the best

[David Dunlop]

Jordan.

Is it the depth and amount of rust pitting that is of concern? If so, could the entire surface be cleaned, built up with some nickel plating and then cut back down to spec?

David

[Jordan Baker]

The rust is mostly surface rust. I think mostly from sitting for a number of years. I may just wirewheel it and see how it turns out.

[Jordan Baker]

Front brakes have all been rebuilt and are now ready to go. New wheel cylinders installed. Original brake shoes with new pads. Anti seize is on all the adjustment points to ensure a trouble free life.

[Jordan Baker]

Both steering knuckles have been fully disassembled and degreased. I also removed the bearing races as they had some pitting in them. Lastly is a picture of the home made into pin puller I made up. It worked like a charm and the pins pulled out trouble free.

[Jordan Baker]

Waiting for a number of parts orders to arrive and for spring to get here (can’t come soon enough). I removed the rear hub to start breaking it all down to individual components. New bearings, seals, pads, wheel cylinders and drums skimmed are in line to be done.

[Lynn Eades]

Jordan, I'd just clean it up those balls with a bit of emery tape.