Thread: 55 Wagon Progress

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Once again you make it look so easy! And once again I gain some insight on what it takes! TIA...............

Moving on to the next task, removing the "cage nut" from the old piece...





This was a good opportunity to demonstrate using the cutoff wheel for removing spot welds...


RemovingSpotWelds.mp4 Video by rmccartney | Photobucket


Here's the cage removed, the spot weld removal method leaves it nice and intact for getting good measurements for the new one...








A fresh piece of 18ga and some red Dykem, and our new cage is underway....











Slots....














All ready for some media blasting and epoxy paint...