Dino Part 3

[Racinbob 11,393]

Progress is limited due to the weather. We've had sub zero lows. The nice 23-10.50's will get a coat of the mixed 'beige' when we get a warm enough day.

 

 

The wobbles have been eliminated on the engine base. I ran into an oil drain clearance issue involving the steering shaft steering shaft that I'll have to address.

 

I found a local shop with a press and finally got the hub off. But then the problem was the key. I tried every trick in the book and it never budged. 

 

 

I gave up and found a replacement axle. At least the hub was saved. Put the transmission back together and ready to mount.

 

The major tins are primed and ready for Rusty Regal come spring. The hood had a pretty big dent but I did get it out fairly good. Not perfect but from 100 yards it looks fine. The insides of the tins are painted read with a blended paint to match the Regal.

 

 

 

 

 

[Ed Kennell 39,517]

1 hour ago, Racinbob said:

 

The wobbles have been eliminated on the engine base. I ran into an oil drain clearance issue involving the steering shaft steering shaft that I'll have to address.

I had the same problem when I used the modified shaker plate as an engine base plate in my low rider.  I moved the drain off center to clear the shaft.

1 hour ago, Racinbob said:

I tried every trick in the book and it never budged

Weld a flat bar to the key and attack with the BFH.    The heat from the welding has loosened broken bolts and saved having to drill them out.

[Racinbob 11,393]

37 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

Weld a flat bar to the key and attack with the BFH.    The heat from the welding has loosened broken bolts and saved having to drill them out.

 

Ok, every trick but that one.  

I've got a new welder on its way. I'm thinking my first little project.......

[ri702bill 8,636]

My Vise Grip adapted to the front of an autobody slide hammer has yet to fail me in key removal - other adapters are for pull dowels. Had this 40 years...

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 69,349]

4 hours ago, Racinbob said:

Not perfect but from 100 yards it looks fine

 

 

Good. Very good.  

 

 

[Racinbob 11,393]

2 hours ago, ri702bill said:

My Vise Grip adapted to the front of an autobody slide hammer has yet to fail me in key removal - other adapters are for pull dowels. Had this 40 years...

 

Tried but it didn't even give a hint that it would budge.

[stevasaurus 22,959]

I think a 4" grinder making a slot down the middle of the key would get her done.  Then you can tap what is stil showing with a punch or old chisel.  

   BTW Bob, you have way too much shelf space !!  Looks great !!  

[Racinbob 11,393]

14 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

I think a 4" grinder making a slot down the middle of the key would get her done.  Then you can tap what is stil showing with a punch or old chisel.  

   BTW Bob, you have way too much shelf space !!  Looks great !!  

 

Not a die grinder but it still wouldn't budge. I'll keep trying and if I happen to get it out the axle will be just fine for somebody. 

 

[953 nut 56,437]

12 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

slot down the middle of the key would get her done.  Then you can tap what is stil showing with a punch or old chisel.

Use a cut-off wheel in a die grinder to cut all the way through the key then attack it from the side with a chisel.

[squonk 41,774]

Dremel and about 25 of those tiny cut off wheels.    Slot it lengthwise. 

[peter lena 8,946]

@Racinbob  like your set up , could almost live there  !  BTW  as you know the time to make improvements is while its apart , have found more  FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT  AREAS , AT THAT STAGE . usually only a  small tweak , still amazes me  how movement areas can move so easily , just a break down of original set up . kroil is my favorite , have started that on  , areas weeks out , just a tap , on most solid areas , like a solid punch , anything to help kroil creep , pete