EmTee Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 11 hours ago, Lahti35 said: I applaud your organizational skills! And I like your garage! I can see that lots of work gets done there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Prepping for paint. Masking the bushings and using backer rod for caulking to plug the threaded holes and holes that need to be kept clear of paint it compresses then expands to fill the space I used to use old earplugs but this stuff works when I need a bunch of it 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 3 hours ago, EmTee said: And I like your garage! I can see that lots of work gets done there... Thank you very much- the space is a welcomed change; 10 years ago I did all my automotive work in a 2 car garage. You CAN do this stuff in a small space but it’s nice to have the room 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 2 coats epoxy primer on these parts. I’m going to look for a new detail gun- the one I used for the engine is too worn out - and the primer HVLP I used for these parts has too big of a fan. It gets the job done but I think I’m wasting too much primer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 I have a water separator, oil separator and dessicant filter in this air line for painting in the shop. I added a in line water trap at the gun and still see moisture coming through. Time to change some filters! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 A little off topic but here is the before during and after of the last project that rolled out of my old garage 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 (edited) So I really labored over the fishplate/ boxing of the frame at the repair areas. There’s a lot going on in that area - I descided to box this section of the frame- 1/4” plate. I’m certain this is more than enough to bolster this section of the frame Edited June 17 by Slawnski Grammar (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 For what it’s worth: After I ground down the welds I smacked each box section and said: “that’s not going anywhere.” so I should be good. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 (edited) Set the frame up for paint- hanging from the lift so I can access the whole thing. I’ve got a bunch of additional cleaning, covering and prep before I epoxy prime. I’ll pick up my chassis paint tomorrow so I might be able to get primer and finish paint on before the weekend. Edited June 17 by Slawnski (see edit history) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Here’s where I landed on chassis paint: PPG acrylic enamel. 15:1 - satin. It sprays pretty well the low end HVLP gun I have. The shine will “satin out” over the next few hours. Tomorrow I’ll prep and epoxy prime the frame. If all goes well I’ll get the finish paint on the frame Thursday and start putting these bits back on the frame- Then I’ll dive into the front end. Like eating an elephant: one bite at a time. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 41 minutes ago, Slawnski said: Like eating an elephant: one bite at a time. The only way to do it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 1.5 hours later- paint has set- still very shiny. Not really freaking out yet, but I was sure it should have started to dull down by now. I’ll check in the AM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Ok- so it’s just a scrunch shinier than I was expecting but it’ll do. I’ll know for sure when the frame is painted so there’s more surface to look at. its a little deceiving as you look at the pieces from different angles 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Give them a light rub with a Scotchbrite pad to dull the sheen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 First coat of epoxy primer on the frame. I was a little heavy handed and I see a couple runs. Waiting for it to flash and I’ll give it another coat of primer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 8 minutes ago, Slawnski said: I was a little heavy handed and I see a couple runs. Just like 1927! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Second coat down. I have one spray cup of epoxy left. I’ll check back in 30 minutes and decide if I want to hit any of it for a 3rd time but I’m pretty sure it’s done aside from the cleanup 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Photos after 3rd coat. I looked at the frame this morning and I’m good to get paint on it tonight. I’m not vain enough to Let a small run get to me. I swiped it with some tape when I saw it as I was spraying so it’s not that bad. Onward! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 First coat of finish paint on the frame I think I mixed up way too much. I mixd 32 ounces and I think I’m going to have a lot left over. First coat went on really well. I had to concentrate on not laying down too heavy. Letting that First coat tack up for the second coat. I’ll spray that in about 15 minutes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 (edited) Correction. I mixed 48 oz and used 32 Thats a wrap on frame paint. Probably won’t be back in the shed until Saturday. At least won’t touch the frame until then. I might start to get the brake assembly together but it’ll be a few days at least to let the paint cure. The brake components are no longer dentable with a fingernail so they’re getting there. Edited June 21 by Slawnski Spelling (see edit history) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 The advantage to using the backer rod in the threaded holes- after paint it just pops out and you’re ready to go. I was making sure I have enough grease fittings for the brake assembly components. I’m not sure which ones would be better off with 45 degree fittings- I’ll swap out for what makes sense after the assembly is back in the frame. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 Mounted the brace, motor mounts, battery box, and front shackle pivots (?) started assembling the brake assembly. Man it’s hot out… I like the iron oxide finish on the bolts/nuts. ill pick up again tomorrow with the brake assembly. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 Brake assembly is in- took me a bit to get it assembled right- lots of checking pictures I took prior to disassembly. There’s one tip- lots and lots of pictures. Same part- different angles- the more pictures the less trouble you’ll have weeks or months down the road. Finally cleared all the painted hanging bits. One lever arm had fallen off the bench and did not get painted so that’ll be part of the next batch. sandblasting the front and rear suspension bits next. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 There looks to have been a post/stop bolted to the frame just forward of the outboard brake lever arms. you can barely make it out in the photo any info would be helpful - I’ve gotta look through my parts bags and see if I can find these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 The brake system during this time was really complex. I too, did many pictures from a '32 Cadillac V-16 to replicate it for my scale model, with success! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Make sure you clean that pretty paint off where that ground strap is at. Hate for you to have starting and running issues because the ground wasn't good enough. Looks good, keep moving along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 Cleaned up the shackle bolts and started on the front suspension. Removed the front leaf springs, sandblasted and epoxy primed them today- along with the brake arm I forgot to paint and front rear shackle brackets, U-bolts, and bump stop plates. Working on front hubs/ crossmember beams ect- there’s a lot going on at those front corners. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Tim: You have to review this film to see how the similar Durant/Star cars were being assembled in the mid 1920s Hot riveting with long hand held rivet bucks. It is on the general site. 1924 Durant Leaside Ontario Film 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slawnski Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 On 5/27/2024 at 10:57 AM, dibarlaw said: This is about my 1925 Standard but the ball studs should be the same for your 1927. I believe I will do a procedural story on the replacement of my very bad tie rod ball studs. It got more involved than I wanted. But one of the most important things in our Buick hobby world is SPARE PARTS. Also, interesting that the drag link on the axle I acquired from Oregon ..... was a different design than my 1925 below. The new stud on the right compared to the old left side stud. I measured the new sphere diameter as .995. The largest unworn area on the original was 1.000. Some areas over .025" loss of material. The rest had flat spots and looked more like a bowling pin. The much better leather cover retaining springs and covers I robbed from the Oregon Tie rod. Both of what was on My 1925 "Beulah" were thoroughly mangled. Note the anti-rattle device that was clamped to my tie rod. While cleaning everything up I found that the studs and cups in the Oregon axle were in much better shape Oregon set. Still showing wear, not perfect but serviceable and closer to a sphere in shape than what was in mine. My cups were pretty scored. I got the right side off last night and it was worse than the left side. What was on my car. So, I have the very good Oregon covers, springs, newly made leathers and cups with the new ball studs installed. The tie rod was also bent a bit. Hey.... my son Mark thought that I needed a Hydraulic press. Now things have been straightened out. Finished installation. As I’m going through my next steps on the front end - I realize my assembly is missing the springs. Are there any venders that carry these? Or am I looking at finding originals from a donor front end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 As I look through photos of my steering components I see a couple of these joints have the springs but one is missing - along with leather seal and cover see photo: I’ll have a look again tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Tim: The springs can be sourced but the covers would have to be found or fabricated. I made up the leather seals. Many cars used this set up. Possibly Chevrolet suppliers (The Filling Station). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 1 hour ago, dibarlaw said: Tim: The springs can be sourced but the covers would have to be found or fabricated. I made up the leather seals. Many cars used this set up. Possibly Chevrolet suppliers (The Filling Station). Thank you- I’ve done a quick search on bobs and didn’t see the springs- I’ll dig in and keep searching. I think I can swing the leather seals. Still anxious to see what the ball ends look like after I get more of it taken down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 (edited) Quick night in the shed- removed the front backing plates. Also got a peek at one of the ball studs. So far so good. not a lot done tonight but I’m further along than I was yesterday. I’ve been pleasantly surprised as I dig into parts of this car wear-wise. kingpins out next and front beam gets sandblasted and primed so I can prime and paint before the weekend- Edited June 25 by Slawnski (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 You're making good progress IMHO! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 I made an attempt at removing the pins/keepers at the kingpins- they are jammed in there pretty good. More soaking in kroil. I hit the springs and parts with final coats of paint. I’ll be out of town for a few days so when I’m back I’ll get the springs hung and try to get the kingpins out so I can prep and paint the front beam. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Back from a few days out of town. I hung the front springs tonight. Does anybody have the components for the front spring rear shackle assembly? I think there should be washers but I don’t think I removed any when I disassembled the front end Second photos shows shackle brackets and the pivot bolt(?). Looks like there is room for washers on either side. Looking for parts breakdown- but if anybody has the information I would appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Completed the brake assembly- I had one lever that didn’t get painted. I hung the front brackets for the rear springs as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Next step is fuel tank sand and paint, fuel tank straps prep and paint as well as rear spring rear brackets prepped and paint. These rear brackets are pretty well frozen in the bushings- I did an initial sandblast, then removed the bolts and hit the bushings with kroil. I painted the gas tank after it came back from the company that boiled/cleaned/sealed it to keep it from rusting - that was several months ago already- time flies! still working on kingpins as well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawnski Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Here is that post on the PS frame just on front of the brake lever arm. Can anybody tell me what it’s for? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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