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Offline Ryan_M

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #510 on: February 12, 2015, 09:54:18 PM »
Looks great Randy. You have proven, beyond a doubt, that it was not "too rusty to save" after all. Outstanding work.
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #511 on: February 13, 2015, 12:04:54 AM »
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Wow . .  looks great  . . .a definate inspiration for others of us  with flatfenders "too rusty to save"
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #512 on: September 15, 2015, 09:02:02 AM »
Randy, May I ask you a favor?

Can you write a wrap up in the FAQ Body and trim section of the forum about all what you learn while working on your tub?

Something basic like a do and don't list, needed tools list....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #513 on: September 15, 2015, 06:30:11 PM »
I will give it a try...it may not happen right away! 

My first advice?

Do buy a jeep..

Don't buy a rusty one! ;D
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #514 on: September 19, 2015, 06:18:19 PM »
Randy, I reviewed your build again, I was looking for specifics on your priming. Did you use a rattle can? And either way what brand did you use?

Thanks Kirk
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #515 on: September 19, 2015, 08:53:20 PM »
Kirk,

I used that aerosol two-part epoxy primer that Eastwood sells first on the bare metal..

Expensive and I'm not sure if it was worth it...

But, It's held up so far.

After the all-metal filler I used U-Pol High #5 high build primer on the exterior surfaces..

Also expensive...

On the floors inside I used Dupli-color primer and brushed it on with a foam brush if I remember right...it covered real well and also has held up well..

And when I took it to the painter I think he gave it another dose of primer/sealer....


If you have a place to spray, even if it's in the driveway, you might do better with a spray gun from Harbor Freight and some high-fill two part primer....especially if you are doing just the parts like the fenders etc...the tub might require a pretty good capacity compressor but you could easily do the primer in sections...

I bought a full-face 3-M respirator..those two part paints/primers are very toxic..



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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #516 on: September 19, 2015, 11:12:49 PM »
I would like to thank you for saving an old crusty tub, and showing people what can be completed. Even if you started out as a nob, with little sheet metal experience.

Great job!!

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #517 on: September 20, 2015, 10:27:53 PM »
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I would like to thank you for saving an old crusty tub, and showing people what can be completed. Even if you started out as a nob, with little sheet metal experience.

Great job!!

toolman_ar

Thanks for that!

I had no sheet metal, welding. or painting experience....now I have a little...maybe enough to approach things differently next time!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #518 on: July 03, 2017, 08:25:18 PM »
Not really intending to revive this old thread, but there is a possibility that Photobucket will stop hosting the photos that I posted....

I still have the originals on my computer though...
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #519 on: July 04, 2017, 09:40:53 AM »
Looks like most are still working for you.  Mine are all gone on every post and thread.  Pretty disappointed about it.  I'm not sure it's worth recreating with non Photobucket links.  As you know, that would be a lot of work.
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #520 on: July 04, 2017, 10:56:51 AM »
This sucks guys! And to have your avatar replaced by their logo is a slap in the face..
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #521 on: February 04, 2023, 11:17:18 AM »
Quote from: 1955CJ-5 on February 04, 2013, 11:14:59 PM
It was suggested that I start a thread to get some opinions on whether I should buy a truckload of repair panels or a replacement tub....Now I've read several threads on the tubs and realize they too require lots of work. The trouble with the repair panels is that I have little welding experience, and no welder...I'm willing to learn..but first some pictures..

Realize that what you are looking at on the floors is the first replacement panel that has rusted through. In the case of the drivers side there are three layers of floor...The tool box is welded over as is the riser and the area behind the seats....Frame has no rust through and appears solid.

I've been told that photobucket will no� longer host third party pictures...and that may mean those posted in this thread..so if you see no pictures that is why....updated 7/3/2017







It's been ten years since I started this thread......hard to believe!!

I still drive the 3a, and it still looks good and drives just like a jeep.....nothing has failed or cracked or fallen off....but I don't attempt crossing the Rubicon Trail or anything like that....just a few dirt roads here and there.

A friend has a 14 year old son and he wants to learn to drive a stick, so we've been driving around empty parking lots learning to shift....:)
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #522 on: February 04, 2023, 07:56:19 PM »
I know the feeling about long drawn out projects! 

Your time on it shows!  Nice work!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #523 on: September 11, 2024, 01:33:08 PM »
I'm still at it......guess they are never "done"  :)

Installed the governor and rear PTO gearbox.

Found a belt drive.

And I found a M38 seat bottom, NOS, springs, bottom plate and all. What a difference!

Who knows what comes next...

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