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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-06 4:27 PM (#497130 - in reply to #496983)
Subject: Re: '59 Imp


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Location: Northeast		Got all the parts for the backing plate reconditioned; the last being the wheel cylinders. I was able to save them. I soaked them in PB Blaster for several days, put them on the hydraulic press to compress the piston, used sand paper to clean away the "ridge" above the piston, then with compressed air I was able to pop them out. The wheel cylinders were powder coated, the rest painted.



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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-06 8:40 PM (#497146 - in reply to #497130)
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Location: Northeast		I have been sharing select pictures on several sites. Somewhere someone said, "It must be nice to be rich!" I wanted to share some of the equipment I'm using. I have been acquiring tools for about 30 years now. I used to earn my living porting heads, turbo mods, and custom manifolds. I have a tank blaster, cabinet blaster, adequate compressor, cheapo Eastwood powder coater, and a used residential electric oven. If I had to try to start from scratch, it would probably cost a small fortune. But since I'm using tools I acquired over many years, the immediate costs are negligible. If anybody happens to be looking for a flow bench, I have a top-of-the-line for sale.



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ruchaven
Posted 2015-12-06 10:37 PM (#497161 - in reply to #479417)
Subject: Re: '59 Imp


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Location: York County, PA		Some people don't seem to understand that collecting tools and equipment over a period of years is all part of the fun and hobby.
Every once in a while you have to make a major investment that you saved and skimped to get.
A little at a time gets it done and a good woman to help and support you.
Good luck on your project.


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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-07 4:35 PM (#497219 - in reply to #497146)
Subject: Re: '59 Imp


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Location: Northeast		Was able to recondition ONE of the front brake drums. The valve that regulates the flow of sand on the tank blaster blew through. I need to get that fixed before I can blast the other drum. Ordered new brake hoses, bearing seals, and dust cover for the front brakes today; along with a new brake light switch.



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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-07 4:37 PM (#497220 - in reply to #497161)
Subject: Re: '59 Imp


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ruchaven - 2015-12-06 10:37 PM

Some people don't seem to understand that collecting tools and equipment over a period of years is all part of the fun and hobby.
Every once in a while you have to make a major investment that you saved and skimped to get.
A little at a time gets it done and a good woman to help and support you.
Good luck on your project.
:stressed:

I have most of it, including the good woman. My wife of 21 years is the absolute best!
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Powerflite
Posted 2015-12-07 7:55 PM (#497242 - in reply to #497220)
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Location: So. Cal		I could really use a good & large blast cabinet, but my problem is not money but space to put it.
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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-08 5:56 PM (#497348 - in reply to #497242)
Subject: Re: '59 Imp


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Location: Northeast		It didn't used to be that way for me, but it is of late.

Got the right front brake assembly completely installed, and got the backing plate mounted to the left. Mounted the brake booster & master cylinder (mostly).



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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-08 10:39 PM (#497390 - in reply to #479417)
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Location: Northeast		Ordered sand blaster parts. Without a sand blaster, you ain't restoring, you're just repairing.
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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-12 8:41 AM (#497746 - in reply to #479417)
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Location: Northeast		Blaster parts came in. Got the other drum reconditioned. Will be taking a trip to the car later today, and will install it then. I'll see what other work I can accomplish while I'm there.
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Windsor59
Posted 2015-12-12 9:00 AM (#497748 - in reply to #497746)
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Location: Upplands Väsby, Sweden		nice work with the brakes
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mpgmike
Posted 2015-12-12 5:46 PM (#497784 - in reply to #479417)
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Location: Northeast		Thank you so very much.
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