Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400

Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2014/10/3 20:48:32

There has not been anything major to post about the last few weeks. I have been working off and on in the shop. I had to make a command decision to go without sand-blasting the frame. My local sand blaster is blasting pools and other odd structures now so he isn't interested in doing my frame. Next closes blaster is 45 miles away and expensive.

I have decided to clean off all the loss stuff and grease myself and coat it with either Eastwood rust encapsulater or Bill Hirsh Miracle Paint (or both). I have been experimenting with different tools to clean it and have come up with a good selection. Started with my 4" grinder but that thing will rip your head off if it snags in the edge of anything. The frame is in excellent shape and does not have to be bare, shiny metal for either of those above products to do their job. You guys have any other recommendations?
I modified the gate hinges that TroyT recommend for holding the front TL arms in place. I welded a small bolt on the front of each one so that it will actually hook around the arm. I have one in place now, see photos below, but have not removed everything around it yet.

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