Thread: 55 Wagon Progress
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01-10-2016 08:59 AM #1
Robert, when taking a reading for runout at the bead of the rim, how do you determine if the runout is in the wheel or at the axle?
I agree with Roger, I'll bet there are a lot of cars running around with that kind of runout, or more. What attention to detail.
Jack.Last edited by Jack F; 01-10-2016 at 09:07 AM.
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01-10-2016 08:58 AM #2
Robert, two things really jumped out at me in this group of posts, and I thank you for the details. First, you postedOriginally Posted by MP&C
Second was your attention to alignment on the axle tubes, and the straight forward method of fixing the bend caused by welding on the spring pad. I'd venture that there are more vehicles out there that have the 0.020" to 0.040" of runout after having new spring perches welded than there are that are dead on smooth. It takes a bit of time for the heat & allow to cool, and may be an iterative process, but it's the right way! Good on ya', as our southern neighbors say!
Thanks for your continued posts that show your progress, but also provide information and education. The little sanding tutorial showing the right way to hold the long board is great. A friend of mine turned about 4 gallons of epoxy primer into sanding dust on the floor due to his heavy pressure on the blocks, and refusing to understand that he was simply over sanding, and creating more highs & lows than he was fixing.Last edited by rspears; 01-10-2016 at 11:36 AM.
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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01-10-2016 11:22 AM #3
Jack, with housing stationary and wheels rotated, we did see a bit of fluctuation of about +/- .005 to .010, but it was rather sporadic and not relative to the welded pads. When the tires where stationary and the housing was rotated around, before our heating efforts the runout started at about +/- .050, and was directly related to the welded pad location. At the point the housing was being rotated, the dial indicator remained in the same spot on the wheel, so although the wheel isn't perfect, the reading should have reflected housing issues only.Robert
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01-27-2016 01:59 PM #4
A much over looked detail. You must have some circle track racing in your resume.Referring to you rear end straightening post.
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01-11-2016 08:36 AM #5
Robert, thanks for that explanation.I learned something new.
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01-12-2016 07:20 PM #6
Well Kyle was mostly on his own tonight as I had some repairs to do on the wife's vehicle..
New U-bolts came in yesterday, they have a pretty good selection on their web site if anyone needs some....
Threads taped off and all the parts media blasted...
Then Kyle got the rear torn down for media blasting as well. Blast cabinet just the right size..
Robert
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01-13-2016 03:45 PM #7
Some Hoosier Profile parts showed up for the new wheeling machine.. Joe Andrews does some real nice work..
Robert
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01-19-2016 07:49 PM #8
Getting things ready for the next round of SPI epoxy, here hanging the 9" rear on the multi-purpose rotisserie a-frame..
We had this bare spot after the last time we blocked, and had bumped it a bit with the flat body hammer.
Doesn't look like it did much to rectify the issue, let's look further....
Looks like the rear end of the inside bracket is pushing a bit on the skin, no wonder the hammer didn't do much. Time to find the tool for the job, a pair of crimping pliers for stove pipe/ductwork.....
That should give us some breathing room, and bumped it again with the hammer.
Put the SPI in the paint shaker, should have tapped the lid a bit tighter..
More parts ready for spraying....
After 3 coats of epoxy....
Here's some of the "restraint" methods for painting the small parts....
Here clamps for the tie rod ends are held in a twisted loop..
I think the fenders should be good for wet sanding after this go round:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHrxzkEc618
.Robert
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01-19-2016 09:27 PM #9
Crimping pliers. So that's what those are.
I've got a pair, I expected to find what they're for eventually..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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01-21-2016 07:55 PM #10
They come in handy in putting stovepipe together when the one end needs to be a bit smaller..
Well we didn't get many pictures tonight, but we've got the frame back on 4 wheels!
Robert
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01-26-2016 08:03 PM #11
Well after the weekend off for the Snowmaggedon, back at more parts prep for the next round of primer..
Kyle did some media blasting on the steering box and other parts while I blocked out the inside of the hood and the hood brace..
Then Kyle worked on degreasing and scuffing the trans...
Robert
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01-27-2016 05:15 AM #12
For those that followed the Louver job on the 35 Chevy hood sides, Cody Walls (the builder) and Dave Thomas (the owner) will at the Grand National Roadster Show Jan 29-31. The 35 will be the feature car in The Rodder's Journal booth in building 4, so if you're going be sure to stop by and check out Cody's craftsmanship and attention to detail.. absolutely beautiful car..
TRJ will also have a full feature article in the next issue.
Robert
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01-27-2016 05:52 AM #13
That is simply beautiful! Fantastic metal work, and the louvers on the hood are a defining feature, in my eye. You're making me wonder why I'm not traveling to California for the weekend!Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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01-27-2016 08:24 AM #14
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01-27-2016 01:16 PM #15
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy