leonk Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 As it's only going to be for display you could try an orbital sander with some 40 grit pads or even a flat block of wood with some 40 grit on. You are going to have to remove some of the metal to get the pitting out then move on to the finer stuff. I can't quite see on my phone the missing chunk but is it something that could be filled with weld and then ground to shape? When you take it for blasting I've found a few layers of duck tape will protect the machined surfaces if you are careful and watch it doesn't get under the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) get medieval on it's ar$e I'd start with an angle grinder and work back from there - but that's just me as Leonk say's bad holes can be fillied with weld - I think those could be sanded out - you could always get it skimmed I use 2 layers of masking tape - it's quite surprising but the sandblaster won't go through it easily - mind you that is a home setup - the one you are going to use may be a bit more powerful I might be having a go at a tool box this winter - See you are an inspiration (and supplier of said toolbox) Edited November 13, 2014 by Keyser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not much that can't be fixed with fire or a hammer or s combination of both, just man up and get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Small Update, been a while since I had a chance to get more done on the old block. Over Christmas I got one of these . . . It came with a whole load of tools and gizmos Anyway, back to the final degreasing, all them annoying little holes everywhere Now I will be getting all the crud off the bits I want to polish, mask them up and get the inside and outside ready for a good anti-rust primer. Edited January 12, 2015 by DoogyRev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Slowest table build thread ever. You can't rush a good job. All I can say is it's a good thing we don't restore engines/cars for a living. There would be non of that Hotrod, Chopper. Monkey, crazy deadline rubbish though! Looking good Doogy! Edited January 12, 2015 by leonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks Leon Yeah not rushing this one.... Even so; if I did not have a thing called work getting in the way progress would be slightly swifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Managed to get some more prepping done this morning, since I am doing this in stages I will prep and prime one section at a time just to stop any rust creeping in to some of the nooks and crannies. I also came across a neat trick from a video on you tube (will look for it later) when masking up something like a block, apply tape then with a small hammer tap the tape on the edge and it will just peel away. no cutting with a knife required . . every day is a school day Top and sides next Thats all for now, thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 More done this evening . . . Getting the top ready for priming Hopefully get both sides completed tomorrow, which will leave the end that is currently fixed to the stand and the inside. I think since that not really going to be seen I will the use the remaining Truck Bed Lining I have laying about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Got the remaining two sides done today . . just the back an the inside to do Thats about all I am going to have time to do for the next month as its travel time again But at least the bits I have done won't get any more rust on for those with a keen eye you will have spotted some pitting, this will all be revisited at a later date. Pretty pleased how its going so far . . slow I know Rather than just paint the bulk of it black, having the polished ends and some of the bolt faces will break it up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Starting to take shape............at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Good work Jimbo, who you gonna call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Its been a while since I last updated this . . or done anything to be honest, been busy and off galavanting round the world for work. Managed to get started again this weekend I started with more prepping, sanding & polishing, its getting there . . long way to go yet Then started moved on to the inside, this will be sprayed next, but I have decided to polish some bits . . so more prepping After I stripped all the skin off my knuckles I remembered I have some other bits . . so a quick delve in the ammo box . . I pulled out the best 5 cylinders and started degreasing a taking them apart All stripped and degreased. The Cylinders I will take to VapourBlast for a bit of DIY cleaning, the arms I think I might polish the ends and then spray the arms . . will have to see, going to think on it for a while. Thats all for now folks, might have some more updates next weekend. Thanks for looking Edited March 24, 2015 by DoogyRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Getting there mate, I shouldn't moan about prepping until you've spoken to Darren or Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Just out of curiosity, how far are you going to go with the polishing? Mirror finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Just out of curiosity, how far are you going to go with the polishing? Mirror finish? All the way Ian, All the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Another little update, Thought I would make a start on cleaning up the Cylinders . . . And whilst doing this I was pondering on fixing the glass etc . . . . more pondering required I think. and then this happened . . . it just snapped off your honour, Weirdly it also happened to the other three So I cleaned up all the rough edges Looks like I have solved the "what to use for castors conundrum". I will start cleaning them up properly tomorrow, they should end up nice a shiney when I have finished . . just waiting for a special care package to arrive I have some ideas on how to support the glass, but still going to think on it for a while Thats all for now Edited March 29, 2015 by DoogyRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Good progress Jimbo, love the idea for the the feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 I decided that the feet need a little more work as top of the cylinder won't make for a stable fitting . . So out with the grinder again and some sanding and we have this . . . More sanding And there we go Also did a bit of prep work on the Arms (forgot to take pics) Everything suddenly turned green Already primed and the first top coat on . . off to do the second shortly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Good to see some progress being made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Well they turned out ok, once my polishing ket arrives . . they will end up a but shinier I have a plan for the Glass supports . . maybe go on a reconnaissance mission tomorrow Thats all for now peeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Looking good Jimbo As I quickly scrolled down I thought you'd gone over to the "Keyser side" and prayed them green, tf it was masking tape Off out to get the final coat of yellow on the Brembos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Another quick update, been thinking about how to support the glass for the last few days So I took this bit that come out originally Poked it back in the hole from whence it came . . and fitted some rubber chair leg covers The glass should just rest on the rubber . . I think its going to be close though Now going to find somewhere to weld them on but next up will back to prepping and spraying the block Edited April 4, 2015 by DoogyRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 This going to look so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Good job Jim, had me scared about the green for a second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 he was getting ready to sell it to the zed shed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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