grizz Posted March 21 Author Posted March 21 A long day on the grinder bare metaling the truck cab. Reward. Fillet steak and Cajun rice Gin and Tonic later I suspect . MrBig, 93fxdl, mk2_craig and 2 others 5
MrBig Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Nothing quite like the feeling of a proper meal after a productive days graft. Westbay and grizz 2
grizz Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 On 21/03/2025 at 19:14, MrBig said: Nothing quite like the feeling of a proper meal after a productive days graft. Expand It was good.
grizz Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 There’s a saying “Never buy a car on a rainy day” I did just that….. Of course it hid a myriad of nastiness Does it matter? Yes, but No. What matters is that I am now dealing with it. This job took me a chunk of time to do. Problem lies in ESCALATION…… So the job for the day was getting the paint surfacing flatted out. Other small jobs all add to elapsed time VIDEO. I also got a sparkplug delivered for the mail from @Jasp up North for my little Anzani boat motor. I am really avoiding getting started on this because it’ll be a distraction Saturday and it’s raining outside…… So certainly no bodywork outside Bare metal doesn’t like rain or dampness. Time to catch up on my weekly YouTube channels that I follow, including “True Blue Travelers” . Westbay, Dick Cheeseburger and auntiemaryscanary 3
GlenAnderson Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Is “Low Buck Garage” on your radar? Probably my favourite channel on YouTube right now. grizz and 93fxdl 1 1
grizz Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 On 22/03/2025 at 10:46, GlenAnderson said: Is “Low Buck Garage” on your radar? Probably my favourite channel on YouTube right now. Expand I watch him along with VGG and PBG intermittently. Love his fixes and bodges. “ That’ll work “ 93fxdl and GlenAnderson 2
grizz Posted March 23 Author Posted March 23 Weather played along fof a few days this week. Another “Dennis Job” (He makes suggestions that complicate my life at that moment) done this week when the weather was less than ideal. So I dismantled, cleaned up and lubricated the wiper motor and arms. Also realised that I really do need a better pair of wiper blade pivots as the ones I have are broken and going to be less than serviceable. Question is going to be where do I buy some. In other news associated with the weather, Daffodils and some other plants are coming out of hibernation. Oh, and I finished off the rearranging of my garage wall. Pleased with how it turned out. Môre workable. . Westbay, Dick Cheeseburger, auntiemaryscanary and 1 other 4
93fxdl Posted March 23 Posted March 23 Might vw parts be adapted to your needs,? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192567764722?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=w1LPp1JNQdm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2oNbumgoQ7a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Ttfn Glenn grizz 1
Westbay Posted March 24 Posted March 24 "Also realised that I really do need a better pair of wiper blade pivots as the ones I have are broken and going to be less than serviceable. Question is going to be where do I buy some. " Don't they come with new blades ??
grizz Posted March 24 Author Posted March 24 On 24/03/2025 at 08:21, Westbay said: "Also realised that I really do need a better pair of wiper blade pivots as the ones I have are broken and going to be less than serviceable. Question is going to be where do I buy some. " Don't they come with new blades ?? Expand These things……
Westbay Posted March 24 Posted March 24 On 24/03/2025 at 08:32, grizz said: These things…… Expand RockAuto ? Is there a part number on the assembly ? grizz 1
93fxdl Posted March 24 Posted March 24 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401832419715?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ksesoLR4RFu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2oNbumgoQ7a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY If just splines worn, could these be used to refresh your existing spindles? Ttfn Glenn grizz 1
Westbay Posted March 24 Posted March 24 On 24/03/2025 at 08:41, 93fxdl said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401832419715?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ksesoLR4RFu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2oNbumgoQ7a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY If just splines worn, could these be used to refresh your existing spindles? Ttfn Glenn Expand or these for two! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234781136383?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D264183%26meid%3Df19fb2867a4a4a10a2a76b7560a57d98%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D401832419715%26itm%3D234781136383%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQuerySemanticBroadMatchSingularityRecall%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A234781136383f19fb2867a4a4a10a2a76b7560a57d98|enc%3AAQAKAAABQOqalcCsb07ituDYLOrUrH2eG1DBUcAU1siB%2B881ennut1KqikNJ--C2JmJJYbnGBSq9s1cAaLR3u1P2GFHP6cOkMtiQrPwhnArZTi0NFnCkYNs9wPMPnRY0lLYAH0ZUZCKaExkBH3mh6KrirA1qGSJBERBvod8aosiq4r%2B2DFiW39ECMrpgQe73RYZjuFgLLF6%2Fd9dAnrOQpr%2BChnb7S%2Fa3w3ExMDx%2FNs9j7BaX1iQ5dC4pAuf%2FpyhWgBUK3qG%2Bgl4f%2Bc8w1FiPmTIfNRCUUFOrzAUPQMfPSxzRbOo9NWd2VofF4xtQWMHuOSBFpk%2Fp3dHDl1X7OFQYw4GCCgNmyGDhwpD2qzjYLERE34cgIOBQ%2FTh6MDVCNwwu5BzYQ3T2GKKY%2FwD7dxB0Xa6MZ%2BGnDy3gYcdybVl2yvGlLIEqo4jv|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01JQ3N35M95CJ94ECX0VTGBAYD grizz and 93fxdl 1 1
grizz Posted March 24 Author Posted March 24 On 24/03/2025 at 08:41, 93fxdl said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401832419715?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ksesoLR4RFu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2oNbumgoQ7a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY If just splines worn, could these be used to refresh your existing spindles? Ttfn Glenn Expand Expensive. I would look for used parts first. Westbay and 93fxdl 2
93fxdl Posted March 24 Posted March 24 A left field suggestion, secure the arms to the spindles using hot melt glue, to take up any play, then if you want to remove them, just add heat and melt the glue Ttfn Glenn grizz 1
grizz Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 On 24/03/2025 at 18:02, 93fxdl said: A left field suggestion, secure the arms to the spindles using hot melt glue, to take up any play, then if you want to remove them, just add heat and melt the glue Ttfn Glenn Expand Good idea. Westbay 1
grizz Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 Bare metal cab process started. And FAILED. Tried using an orbital sander but not aggressive enough. I then went to a 115mm grinder and 120 grit flapdisc. Too Aggressive. So being late in the day, I walked away. I also ordered an air driven DA sander off Evilbay. More to come. .
Westbay Posted March 26 Posted March 26 On 26/03/2025 at 09:18, Dick Cheeseburger said: Heavy duty paint stripper, Shirley? Expand Already been suggested ! at least ... a few times ... 🤣 grizz and Dick Cheeseburger 1 1
93fxdl Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Poly strip disc for the win, barely touches good metal but paint and rust take the hit Personally i have given up with an air DA and use an electric one, quieter and far far cheaper to run, Ttfn Glenn grizz 1
kevins Posted March 26 Posted March 26 I found the air ones need far more air than I have, bought an electric DA and its great, if paint is thick or there's filler I usually get the worst off with a hot air gun then finish off with a polystrip disc in a grinder. If you can get the cab to a blasters it might not cost thst much more than the materials used doing it by hand. grizz 1
grizz Posted March 27 Author Posted March 27 On 26/03/2025 at 22:38, kevins said: I found the air ones need far more air than I have, bought an electric DA and its great, if paint is thick or there's filler I usually get the worst off with a hot air gun then finish off with a polystrip disc in a grinder. If you can get the cab to a blasters it might not cost thst much more than the materials used doing it by hand. Expand Logistics. Guess I am stuck with air DA for the moment GlenAnderson and 93fxdl 2
grizz Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 Another thing that really gets me is how courier companies like to manage your time. Your delivery is scheduled for a 12 hour window. Hostage vibes. But I do need this thing to further help ensure a reasonable outcome for my painting.
dean36014 Posted March 28 Posted March 28 2nd'ed on the poly strip discs. I bare metalled my c15 with 5 discs in about two hours. Leaves a nice finish that epoxy primer bonds to well. 93fxdl and grizz 1 1
grizz Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 On 28/03/2025 at 10:06, dean36014 said: 2nd'ed on the poly strip discs. I bare metalled my c15 with 5 discs in about two hours. Leaves a nice finish that epoxy primer bonds to well. Expand Time lapse here. Wire brush and a lot longer. I may have missed a trick. 93fxdl 1
grizz Posted March 30 Author Posted March 30 On 28/03/2025 at 14:14, 93fxdl said: Does this mean primer this weekend? Ttfn Glenn Expand Hhmmmmmm…….. No sure. Weather and life has a tendency to get in the way. 93fxdl 1
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