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Posted: 7/20/2023 8:07:33 AM EDT
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Paint arrived, Sunday I have some work to do but I'll be painting afterwards.
Wife's birthday is on Monday so we have a massage, movie, and hopefully a trip to Texas De Brazil. I have training again on Tuesday, mandatory stuff so it look like my prime painting time will be Sunday evening. I can finish off a 62$ can of hammerite in about 2 hours.  I need to do more and better prep this time.
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Posted: 7/22/2023 3:10:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/22/2023 8:42:21 AM EDT
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man they didn't scrimp on the parking brake lever..
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Posted: 7/25/2023 1:50:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker: man they didn't scrimp on the parking brake lever.. Nope, not one bit.   
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Posted: 7/26/2023 2:29:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Fuel tank was re-installed today. Unfortunately the teflon tape used to seal the fuel filter leaked and it wasn't safe to start it up. I need to clean up the fuel filler neck since it's rusted to all get out.
I'm going to go and paint here in a bit now that it's clear. |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 4:07:50 AM EDT
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Cleaned up the gas fill port, tried to use some paint stripper to take the blue paint off the headlight guard, gas can cover, and some other parts. Didn't work out so well.
I'm going to have to build the sandblasting cabinet and get a large enough compressor OR have someone blast it for me. It's simply easier to have someone do it. Anyone have an idea on gasoline resistant paint/primer? |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 5:09:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Posted: 7/26/2023 7:50:08 AM EDT
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With the amount of maintenance you do, you need your own sandblasting cabinet so I can come over and borrow it.
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Posted: 7/26/2023 11:15:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: With the amount of maintenance you do, you need your own sandblasting cabinet so I can come over and borrow it. Not maintenance, rebuilding. This is fixing 20 years of sitting in a Greek orchard getting rained on and ignored and not driven  The engine started and ran today. I technically made it by my deadline. The Roland is running. But not driving. We are almost there. A Chrysler small block with no muffler is loud! Getting the wheels cleaned and sandblaster and I will paint them Friday. Need to get 32 studs for the front and rear along with a bunch of lug nuts. |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 11:34:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Not maintenance, rebuilding. This is fixing 20 years of sitting in a Greek orchard getting rained on and ignored and not driven The engine started and ran today. I technically made it by my deadline. The Roland is running. But not driving. We are almost there. A Chrysler small block with no muffler is loud! Getting the wheels cleaned and sandblaster and I will paint them Friday. Need to get 32 studs for the front and rear along with a bunch of lug nuts. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By backbencher: With the amount of maintenance you do, you need your own sandblasting cabinet so I can come over and borrow it. Not maintenance, rebuilding. This is fixing 20 years of sitting in a Greek orchard getting rained on and ignored and not driven The engine started and ran today. I technically made it by my deadline. The Roland is running. But not driving. We are almost there. A Chrysler small block with no muffler is loud! Getting the wheels cleaned and sandblaster and I will paint them Friday. Need to get 32 studs for the front and rear along with a bunch of lug nuts. I always wondered where Greeks come from - now I know. An orchard. Which explains this: https://penderys.com/shop/spices-and-seasonings/blends-and-rubs/greek-seasoning-5530.html  I always told folks to tie em up 1st so they didn't struggle as you seasoned em. |
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Posted: 7/27/2023 1:45:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: I always wondered where Greeks come from - now I know. An orchard. Which explains this: https://penderys.com/shop/spices-and-seasonings/blends-and-rubs/greek-seasoning-5530.html https://penderys.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/9d89b3eb9a891cb5a998b2f1add3d58e/h/t/httpswww.penderys.commediaimagesgreek-seasoning-100036.jpg I always told folks to tie em up 1st so they didn't struggle as you seasoned em. I have a couple jars of olives stuffed with jalapeños and some with cheese in vinegar. They’re amazing. Greece is absolutely beautiful. So will this vehicle when it’s done. |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 5:12:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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More progress.
Picked up the oil seals for the wheels but they’re the wrong size. Needs new studs for all 4 sides. Need c clips for the brakes. Need new brake hoses so hopefully the hydraulic shop can make this happen. The vehicle fired up again tonight but it had some back firing issues. The fuel system is plumbed in and not leaking. A lot of parts were dropped off at the sand blasters tonight in the back of my clapped out Mazda truck. Probably 400 pounds worth. 3 truck rims, the front bumper light covers fuel tank fill port cover, wiring cover. Filled the bed of my truck.  Should be done in a couple days. I technically met my goal for the vehicle running in July. Compare this  To what it was before 
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Posted: 7/28/2023 7:55:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: More progress. Picked up the oil seals for the wheels but they're the wrong size. Needs new studs for all 4 sides. Need c clips for the brakes. Need new brake hoses so hopefully the hydraulic shop can make this happen. The vehicle fired up again tonight but it had some back firing issues. The fuel system is plumbed in and not leaking. A lot of parts were dropped off at the sand blasters tonight in the back of my clapped out Mazda truck. Probably 400 pounds worth. 3 truck rims, the front bumper light covers fuel tank fill port cover, wiring cover. Filled the bed of my truck. https://i.postimg.cc/Pr1T6f7J/71218935901-85-A4-E0-CE-FF0-E-4-BA5-85-DF-9-C70-AD309003.jpg Should be done in a couple days. I technically met my goal for the vehicle running in July. Compare this https://i.postimg.cc/3Nm5b9nV/IMG-3345.jpg To what it was before https://i.postimg.cc/yd6hnTFC/1-FA15-FEB-8808-4895-BDFD-03-ADE14-B07-D5.jpg |
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Posted: 7/29/2023 12:37:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker: what a huge difference It’s going to stop so well now |
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Posted: 8/1/2023 1:07:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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  Parts back from the sandblaster |
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Posted: 8/1/2023 7:52:31 AM EDT
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Painted most of the rims today, the gas cover, and headlight guards.
Will post pictures later. Shop is a mess, as always. Once I get the vehicles back together I can start putting things away. |
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Posted: 8/1/2023 8:50:23 PM EDT
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             Going to go out and paint some more |
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Posted: 8/2/2023 12:18:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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 Tire carrier painted I primered the battery holder but I don’t have the appropriate white engine bay paint |
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Posted: 8/2/2023 4:39:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/3/2023 11:20:48 PM EDT
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Almost ready for tires?
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Posted: 8/4/2023 8:54:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Almost ready for tires? Not yet, going to do that as the last thing before I hit the road for testing. No need to spend 1000$ until I have to. Still need to do the axle seals, drums (Wheel studs), paint the inside, periscopes, and some other bits. It is running and starts but needs tuning. Oh, and probably some front end parts replaced. |
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Posted: 8/4/2023 9:44:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Not yet, going to do that as the last thing before I hit the road for testing. No need to spend 1000$ until I have to. Still need to do the axle seals, drums (Wheel studs), paint the inside, periscopes, and some other bits. It is running and starts but needs tuning. Oh, and probably some front end parts replaced. The armor may not be as good, and it could use a fire suppression system, but I have to say, it looks a lot more survivable & easier to maintain than the BRDM. Lots of ways to get out if things get jacked. |
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Posted: 8/5/2023 7:57:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: The armor may not be as good, and it could use a fire suppression system, but I have to say, it looks a lot more survivable & easier to maintain than the BRDM. Lots of ways to get out if things get jacked. It's stupid easy, although I might add a fire extinguisher, AFSS tends to go off at bad times plus the ash trays were full of greek cigarettes |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2023 10:02:55 AM EDT
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What about ac?
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Posted: 8/6/2023 12:14:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jake-cutter: What about ac? Not in the plans. I’ll add a more powerful fan but nothing beyond that. |
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Posted: 8/6/2023 12:30:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Not in the plans. I’ll add a more powerful fan but nothing beyond that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By jake-cutter: What about ac? Not in the plans. I’ll add a more powerful fan but nothing beyond that. So it's a 6 month a year VIC at most? |
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Posted: 8/6/2023 12:59:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: So it's a 6 month a year VIC at most? Not on days when it’s in the hundreds. Too hot. Plenty of nice days to do it. I also can drive it under nods 
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Posted: 8/6/2023 9:55:12 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/8/2023 9:00:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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  Front bumper painted along with some wiring covers and a battery holder. You can tell the battery holder was severely rusted as the rust actually ate through 1/8th steel bar The smaller pieces look far better than the rest of the vehicle. I should have waited until I had a compressor to do the outside. Sandblast properly and then paint with a sprayer. Oh well. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 6:42:26 AM EDT
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  Test fit the headlight guards |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 10:38:04 AM EDT
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Awesome project.
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Posted: 8/19/2023 2:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARHank: Awesome project. It's 13 months in the making now. Working on it again on monday and hoping to have the brakes done, engine timing fixed, and vehicle running more smoothly |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 12:04:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: It's 13 months in the making now. Working on it again on monday and hoping to have the brakes done, engine timing fixed, and vehicle running more smoothly 
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Posted: 8/26/2023 5:03:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker: updates? you fall sleep on that sofa? It’s 108 outside and probably 100 in the shop, you couldn’t get me up and out for anything right now. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 8:48:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: It’s 108 outside and probably 100 in the shop, you couldn’t get me up and out for anything right now. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By Striker: updates? you fall sleep on that sofa? It’s 108 outside and probably 100 in the shop, you couldn’t get me up and out for anything right now. Oh, I'd bet you'd go in fer some of that sweet, sweet OT. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:53:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Oh, I'd bet you'd go in fer some of that sweet, sweet OT. Mama Didn’t raise no quitter |
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Posted: 8/27/2023 9:52:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Oh, I'd bet you'd go in fer some of that sweet, sweet OT. 
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Posted: 8/27/2023 10:12:04 AM EDT
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I was supposed to go grab the wheel seals and studs and brake clips yesterday when I got off work but I got hurt at work so I headed home and tried to sleep and totally forgot to run by there.
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Posted: 8/27/2023 10:34:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: I was supposed to go grab the wheel seals and studs and brake clips yesterday when I got off work but I got hurt at work so I headed home and tried to sleep and totally forgot to run by there.  Did you get a paper cut AGAIN?
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Posted: 8/28/2023 8:21:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Did you get a paper cut AGAIN? |
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Posted: 8/28/2023 1:35:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker: Originally Posted By backbencher: Did you get a paper cut AGAIN?/media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/temp-96.gif He told me what he did. Sadly it wasn't just a paper cut. 
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Posted: 8/29/2023 8:47:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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 Wheel seals, studs, brake clips |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 6:28:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: https://i.postimg.cc/J7Dp9zJf/71492270487-3-B2-CB507-5-F83-4466-9-C37-6-B93569-CA043.jpg Wheel seals, studs, brake clips |
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Posted: 9/16/2023 11:10:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker: funny looking first aid kit First aid kit? |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 1:37:18 AM EDT
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New seals arrived.
SKF 27600. Along with the rear lugs and test front lugs. Will be putting them on on monday. |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 5:20:49 AM EDT
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 New front wheel seals Rear lugs Test fit front lugs Monday workday is a go |
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Posted: 11/9/2023 5:08:11 AM EDT
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New hubs bearing races and seals being installed
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Posted: 11/14/2023 8:40:20 PM EDT
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New goal: Finish the Roland by the end of the year.
Have the tire shop working on the tires. |
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Posted: 1/20/2024 1:36:56 AM EDT
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Well, as you can tell by the lack of updates I didn’t get it running. The winter put a damper on things and I ran into problems with the front wheel studs which I am
Trying to source. |
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Posted: 1/20/2024 8:39:05 AM EDT
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You should go out the shop and take a picture of current condition
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