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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #75 on: February 22, 2016, 10:41:11 AM »
Got some etching primer on the wheels, grill and some misc. parts. gonna shot some paint this weekend and use some filler primmer on the grill. I will paint the frame this weekend also wanted that to cure for a while before the painting. 8-)
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #76 on: February 26, 2016, 01:33:27 PM »
TGIF, the fed ex truck arrived today with some cool goodies! I bought a heater valve on ebay for the Harrison and got my tail lights from Speedster which are the 33-36 Ford Taillights in stainless. great price with shipping for $45.00. This weekend I will paint the frame and wheels clean and paint the rest of the springs, prime and sand the grill. and will try and get the tires mounted back on the rims if they are dry enough,
Maybe I'm getting to ahead of myself :D
I did work on the MB steering wheel filling cracks and such, it will look just like new, I'm also working on the original one doing the same thing but Hey, being a Marine and having a part on my jeep with battle history (that's just cool) 8-)
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #77 on: February 26, 2016, 01:43:12 PM »
pics for those that are vision challenged?
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #78 on: February 29, 2016, 12:26:48 PM »
Work over the weekend cleaned and painted one of the springs, Couldn't resist the urge to attach some parts to the Frame. :D
Mostly stuff that would not be in the way when I get the axles put under the frame.
Also got the Tail lights from speedway (WOW) very nice great quality and price is perfect. I paid 24.95 for the left and 19.99 for the right with 7 bucks shipping. These are all SS housings with glass lenses.
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #79 on: February 29, 2016, 12:41:20 PM »
Nice, I wish my progress was as good. My frame is still at the shop waiting for a few welds before going in for blasting.

Wish I could stretch my days a bit...
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #80 on: March 01, 2016, 06:08:53 AM »
Paint always makes things look much better, even if its just a coat of primer.
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #81 on: March 01, 2016, 05:19:41 PM »
Well, its nice to here some feedback. couldn't tell anyone was on the page anymore?
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #82 on: March 01, 2016, 05:28:14 PM »
Ordered some parts from RockAuto mostly misc. items needed to finish the Rolling Chassis. They had the complete exhaust for 120.00 and additional 5% off on the order. Saved quite a bit.
Still have one of the springs to wire wheel and another to paint.
 I absolutely hate this cleaning of the springs (kills my arms) I should have just left them alone and cleaned the outside but they will be completely refurbished when I'm done.
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #83 on: March 05, 2016, 09:22:39 PM »
Today was a good day. :) I'm looking at my new old Koenig wench that arrived (model c100 ) and it's the one I will use for the pto wench. Also I got the shipped parts from rock auto with the complete exhaust nice quality. Omit Ada. Got the rear axel bolted on and started to run brake lines.
The double flare tool from harbor is crap just rent the one from auto zone.
I got the lines bent and ready for the flares.
The bummer on the whole day is I had h shackles for the front springs and was buying new bushings for them, and dame those are expensive!
So now I Need to order two more of the original c shackles and save 30.00 bucks. To bad as the shipping was paid on my order Friday. :-?
Pics tomorrow
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #84 on: March 08, 2016, 09:59:36 AM »
Completed the rear brakes this weekend, could'nt help myself and mockuped the muffler.
I can get the trans in but since its been in the shop for a couple of years I'm going to freshen up the paint on it and the crossmember before I put them in.
I did break down the new old winch and began the cleanup on it.
it is in great shape and I only need to make new gaskets and then put it back together and paint it.
Its coming together and I'm pleased with the progress.
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #85 on: March 08, 2016, 05:56:55 PM »
Nothing like a fresh shiny black frame and brake lines are never fun especially with a lousy flaring tool.
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #86 on: March 08, 2016, 10:26:49 PM »
Thanks for the reply, I really like running the lines, it's really easy for me, due to my past life as an installer in chem plant and hospitals.
I,ll get the trans repainted before the weekend and have it sitting right where it belongs.
Also got an order from walks coming with 4 tubes and my c shakers should be here Friday and I will have a rolling chassis :D
That will free up my space for body work and motor disassembly. Semiper fi, you all, from Texas
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #87 on: March 08, 2016, 10:31:40 PM »
Also, I did get the winch cleaned up and painted the handle assembly. Using appliance epoxy paint from Home Depot.
One of my buds did a roll bar with it and it was really great finish.
I also did my steering wheel with it.
We!ll she how it lasts
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #88 on: March 09, 2016, 03:22:31 PM »
here are some before pics as the winch arrived, I had hell getting the key out of both shafts ended drilling the one out on the input key
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Re: Theodore a 51 3a project
« Reply #89 on: March 09, 2016, 07:00:26 PM »
Usually when I work on brake lines it's fixing a rusted out one. Massachusetts winters are brutal on that stuff, way more fun when all new and you can do it from the top without a body in the way.
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