Rear Chassis Refurb - with big pictures

[mikee boy]

I've finally got round to refurbing the rear chassis. I needed to change the propshaft and it was therefore obvious to get the outstanding work completed at the same time

Pre-refurb:



Stripped and ready for cleaning:




Cleaned and ready for painting:




After the first coat of POR-15:




I'm just about to apply the second coat and then to start the rebuild tomorrow.

Edited by mikee boy on Saturday 5th January 18:52

[petclub]

Well done, it looks good. I have to admit, I wish I had a tenth of the mechanical ability of many of you guys!

[mikee boy]

I also did the fuel tank:



and then:

[petclub]

Hmmm, might have to lend you mine for a week or two

[Barkychoc]

Looking good - amazing what a difference some paint makes.

[mikee boy]

....and about 15 hours with an angle grinder and a wire brush!

[mikee boy]

Well, it's nearly done now, and it looks like this (with lots and lots of waxoyl)

Edited by mikee boy on Sunday 13th January 19:58