My new Galv Chassis' AND Power Steering

[Dopey]

Curious, why did you use the combined track/drag rod approach? Where did you get it?

Steve parker, but I didn't use plate, when I bought it, it was a lot cheaper than it is now, I got it 2 years ago

 

[nalamisseb]

Curious, why did you use the combined track/drag rod approach? Where did you get it?

Reduces the gearing, so you do less turns of the wheel. this video explains it.

 

[Dopey]

Bit more stuff done, mostly painting

 

[Dopey]

Shocks are all in

 

[codfather79]

Looking good.
You are a lot further on than me!

 

[Dopey]

Looking good.
You are a lot further on than me!

Life sometimes get in the way, a lot of it is making the time, each to his/her own pace, it's never a race, enjoy the ride, good luck with yours pal

 

[Dopey]

Stainless steel petrol tank all cleaned up worth every penny when I bought it 20 years ago, still looks like new...

 

[Dopey]

Just some primer and rust stop on the mudshealds today, look better for it though

 

[Wildefalcon]

Could I make a request? Could you take a photo of the mounting for the front of the rear tub? With a tape from the rigger to the holes?

I've to stick a half chassis onto my sons 88", and it doesn't come with the mounts. The originals are long gone and the first replacements were in the wrong place.

 

[Dopey]

Could I make a request? Could you take a photo of the mounting for the front of the rear tub? With a tape from the rigger to the holes?

I've to stick a half chassis onto my sons 88", and it doesn't come with the mounts. The originals are long gone and the first replacements were in the wrong place.

Sure, I will have to do it on the weekend for you

 

[Wildefalcon]

Very much obliged.

 

[Dopey]

More painting (and I don't know If this is going back in, but just in case!) and a lot of rubbing down

 

[Dopey]

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Wildefalcon​

I took some photos, but I am not quite sure what you want, please explain to me again, your tag looks the wrong way around? Anyway, it's 265 mm to the first hole, put the half chassis on first, then when you do the tub close all the doors

to line it all up, mark it then tack the lugs then you know they are in the correct place.... good luck

 

[Dopey]

Putting all the stainless steel on, tank and exhaust

 

[Wildefalcon]

Thank you. The vehicle I'm working on has many, many interesting modifications. I'll be reversing most of these.

 

[RobinPheonix]

Made more progress today

1st Mordant T wash solution on the galv chassis Turns from silver to copper colour

2ND Galve primer paint

3rd Polyurethane paint

 

[RobinPheonix]

Made more progress today

1st Mordant T wash solution on the galv chassis Turns from silver to copper colour

2ND Galve primer paint

3rd Polyurethane paint

Hi. I’ve just taken delivery of a new galvanised chassis for my 3 series 109. I have also decided to paint mine with 2 pack paint but can’t decide on Finish. Gloss, satin or Matt? What did you opt for, it looks good.

 

[Dopey]

Hi. I’ve just taken delivery of a new galvanised chassis for my 3 series 109. I have also decided to paint mine with 2 pack paint but can’t decide on Finish. Gloss, satin or Matt? What did you opt for, it looks good.

Hi I used polyurethane a gloss, isn't 2K a hard paint? It will chip easy if it's hard?

 

[Dopey]

Bulkheads back on, my son and daughter-in-law are de-rusting it, it's

not that bad, but best to do it now

 

[Turboman]

Hi I used polyurethane a gloss, isn't 2K a hard paint? It will chip easy if it's hard?

I don't like 2 pack at all. As you say, much too hard, and tends to come off in sheets, or lift, allowing water to run underneath.

I much prefer regular paint and primer.