Continuing Thread: What Are You Fix-It'ing Today?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

What's goin' on here, Guy?

Nice project, BTW!

[rsrguy]

Hell raiser! Na, just studs to pull dings with slide hammer.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

Hell raiser! Na, just studs to pull dings with slide hammer.

OK thanks, Guy! I thought it had something to do with pulling out the dents but wasn't sure. I wonder if that technique would work on a motorcycle tank. Guess it would depend on the size dent and where it was located on the tank, huh?

Like this?

[rsrguy]

Yup it'll work. What he doesn't do that I've found helps is pulling pretty good on the attached slide hammer and tapping the high metal around the dent to put the steel back in a relaxed state. This makes for less filler. And allows the steel to be at its original height with respect to the area around the ding..... this paint job is going to take months...

[Baz]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

Yup it'll work. What he doesn't do that I've found helps is pulling pretty good on the attached slide hammer and tapping the high metal around the dent to put the steel back in a relaxed state. This makes for less filler. And allows the steel to be at its original height with respect to the area around the ding..... this paint job is going to take months...

OK thanks for the tips, Guy! Maybe I'll try this on the Silverado!

[rsrguy]

I hope so.. it's not hard to do, it's only tedious. Bondo Billy has an awesome channel, and he covers everything. Here's what it looks like with epoxy primer on it.

[Baz]

Nice!

[rsrguy]

So... from a bodywork perspective, these old cars have lots of steel..... acres and acres of it. At least that's what it seems like. Today was the fine tune day. The orange is a corrosion resistant tintable epoxy primer, its fairly high build, if everything goes to plan I should be able to omit the standard high build polyester stuff. The American Motors stock color for this car is mustard yellow (quasi orange)
The primer will allow the paint to cover nicely. Next on the agenda is panel fitting, I'm seriously not looking forward to this.
The paint will be delfleet 2 stage I'll be shooting a few layers of clear after the first coat cut with the base to increase the illusion of depth I may even add just a pinch or three of gold pearl...
Fingers crossed...

[Baz]

Really gratifying to see someone with your talent and passion bringing such an iconic machine back to life, Guy!

Really enjoy seeing the work you are doing along with your informative narrative.

Thank you!

[rsrguy]

Originally Posted by Baz

Really gratifying to see someone with your talent and passion bringing such an iconic machine back to life, Guy!

Really enjoy seeing the work you are doing along with your informative narrative.

Thank you!

My pleasure... it's easier here than you tube

[Bill Douglas]

Great skills and love the color too.

[wdfifteen]

I’m surprised he didn’t have to do any shrinking around the dent on that truck. Seems like that crease was deep enough to leave a bit of a bubble around it once it was pulled out.

[rsrguy]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

I’m surprised he didn’t have to do any shrinking around the dent on that truck. Seems like that crease was deep enough to leave a bit of a bubble around it once it was pulled out.

You know I thought the same thing... metal is a funny mistress

[rsrguy]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Great skills and love the color too.

Thanks..as far as skills... it's just monkey see monkey do, since 1977.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

Thanks..as far as skills... it's just monkey see monkey do, since 1977.

Not true. You're a fine, talented craftsman and I love seeing your projects take shape.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

You know I thought the same thing... metal is a funny mistress

Ha....love that!

Reminds me of something Jack McCoy said.......

"Life's a funny old dog...."

[LEAKYSEALS951]

This could be in CL/garage sale thread too...
Sometimes things fall into place.
Yesterday, I snatched up some 102 year old work/ safety glasses off FB marketplace. The owner was nice enough to deliver them to me.



Took em' home, disassembled them, cleaned each piece and cut out new inserts using model train window acetate.





After some cleaning, reassembled. These were nickel plated and made of brass, copper, and steel. There was heavy oxidation, which had damaged the nickel plating, and any attempt to remove the oxidation just wore away the plating more. It reminded me, when these glasses were made, there was no such thing as chrome plating yet. Nickel has such warmer quality than chrome. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship and quality. I may strip them more and nickel re-plate at home, but sooo happy right now. Also I might change the acetate for leather, but for now, all good!

edit- Also, for a 100+ year old set of glasses, look how the temples are set to swing out and around to the front of the glasses to close them up. This thing looks delicate, but I just about used them today for some grinding under the car. I was just too lazy to go inside to get em'. I would trust them 100% though!

[Baz]

Interesting project, Ron. Like you (and others here), I have an affinity for vintage items.

Nice to see them fall into someone's hands who appreciates their quality and wants to preserve them. Kudos to your handiwork there!

I hope they find a nice place in a display cabinet where you can look at and admire them from time to time.

[HobieMarty]

I received the replacement resistor a few days ago and today I took the power board to a friend of mine who replaced the old one,(resistor),for me. He also removed and cleaned the relays and reinstalled those as well. I don't solder very well so I left that up to my friend who does solder well and he did it all for free. So, it cost a grand total of $7.62 to fix this TV and it is working perfectly again. Awesome!!!

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[HobieMarty]

Watching Hobie Cat sailing and Gasser Hot Rods on my newly repaired TV!!!
I have a 60 inch LG TV in the den and a 55 inch Roku TV in the living room but I just kinda like this old 52 inch Toshiba!!!

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