Re: Mike's 53 Clipper

Posted by Tobs On 2013/1/27 15:55:57

Got the last parts off the frame yesterday, front suspension is all off, and the rear axle and leaf springs are out. Even though the nuts/bolts were nice and rusty, some treating with penetrating oil, wire brush and then an electric impact wrench got everything off without breaking any fasteners! Only problem is that the sandblaster who did my doors and body, can only handle parts up to 4 meters long, so I guess I will be using the angle grinder to clean up the frame as good as posible. Honestly I am not so excited about the dust and dirt associated with cleaning the frame, but oh well. I'll tough it out. Plan to remove as much rust from the frame with the angle grinder, then rust treatment, then a few coats of black chassis paint.
During the week got a few parts from the brake and clutch pedals cleaned and painted and put on the shelf...

I went to a 'winterfest' from a local hotrod club 'The Draggens' saturday night...some cool customs there, and nice people, but I felt like the scene from 'pee-wee's big adventure' where he walks into the biker bar! Not the ususal hoity-toity crowd of Munich. Good times
Pics of the bare frame, and the body as it went off to the sandblaster.

Attach file:

---

  (99.68 KB)


  (56.25 KB)