Mogulman Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Some more of the cleaned parts. The parts on the floor show a before and after. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmi Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Just now, Mogulman said: Some more of the cleaned parts. The parts in the floor show a before and after. thats a lot for 1 session some type of acid clean....? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 We have options. Power washer cabinet, citric acid hot tank, glass beading cabinet, sand or soda blasting or good old wire brush. Combination is usually the successful route. Most transmission parts would be power washer. The main case, hot tank. Most all have been wire brushed as a final clean. Primers next for parts that need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 You sure are doing it right. I like your approach! What a lot of work to take it down to the castings and bring it back! Awesome! Thanks for the pictures! Regards, Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 That is exceptional prep work, be downright enjoyable assembling those parts? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 First racks of parts getting ready for primers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 Repaired and primed thermostat housing and the new old stock thermostat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 This was one of the missing pieces. With enough energy committed, one was located and this is it, before and after...almost. Some final detailing on it to take care of. My photography abilities lack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Original seat springs and mounts were present and promising. They needed a little elbow grease, but we had fabulous success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Headlamps were also missing. Good used examples were found. Careful study revealed the original paint pattern. Original survivors can confirm suspicions, such as the example in the third photo. NOS headlamp bulbs were install during restoration. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbach Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 This is impressive. I hope to restore my td6 someday to this level of detail. How did you keep those parts from getting flash surface rust after you cleaned them? I have used electrolysis and a wire wheel as my main tools in cleaning up old parts - I may have to give the citric acid a try on an old hit n miss engine. I love following along and thanks for the pictures. Seems like you have all the tools and equipment to do a professional job... I am jealous 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 10:36 AM, Pbach said: This is impressive. I hope to restore my td6 someday to this level of detail. How did you keep those parts from getting flash surface rust after you cleaned them? I have used electrolysis and a wire wheel as my main tools in cleaning up old parts - I may have to give the citric acid a try on an old hit n miss engine. I love following along and thanks for the pictures. Seems like you have all the tools and equipment to do a professional job... I am jealous We do have the tools. Makes it easier. Our area of the globe allows us some grace against flash rust...low humidity levels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Racks of parts are primed. Next comes assembly to a point that red can coat visible surfaces without stress...i.e. likely will get the transmission case together with the frame rails and get it painted one coat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 The first reaction when seeing a crack like this is...oh no! Another fix that needs to really be done carefully. However, when flipped over, it had no crack. Closer examination reveals there a rounded edge on much of the crack line. There is nothing in the area that can wear on it when open place...and you cannot wear on a spot that is below a ridge unless you get really lucky. The crack is not a crack but a casting surface flaw and has been there since the day it was installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 The track frames are repaired and ready for primer. The crack shown in the first posts of this thread is now gone. Properly welded, ground smooth and forever (hopefully) solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Another week and some more parts in primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 As we learn, we discovered that this T-6 had shutters. A few inquiries and we have found what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Do you do this work as a business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 It is the Reynolds-Alberta Museum. I used to work there, now just volunteer. When I restore now, I go to this same level of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Wow small world this morning I’m a half hour away, top level work, imagine that was a dream job, like the knucklehead over looking the shops below. Has any of Terry Capps Wheeler Dealer drag racing donations been displayed yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Yes, Wheeler Dealer has been displayed. Not sure if it is right now though. The work was a hobby career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 One item we discovered was missing was the radiator shutters. There are some good people in this hobby. In less than a day after I put out the word, a set of shutters was found and on its way. Complete with all the control rods and even a second set of control rods to ensure we had the best set possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Priming of most of the parts is now complete. The engine block, the tracks, dash and the top rad tank are about all that is left. They all need some work before they are done. Assembly will start before too much longer. The transmission needs a couple of bearings, so that will slow that part down until budget matches the cost. It will come together quickly when all the parts are together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looking great, what do you do for the track work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogulman Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 1:06 PM, hardtail said: Looking great, what do you do for the track work? One link at a time, work through it and see what can be done, initially they look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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