RJ58 rebuild

[Pullstart 62,840]

19 hours ago, dclarke said:

The steering wheel repair turned out pretty good. Craig, your tip on using a glove and water with that epoxy sure made this job easier. Thanks! 

 

 

I never saw Craig’s tip until now when I scanned back through the posts, thanks for mentioning it Denny!  I have a couple patches to fill on Frank’s tank, I’lol be sure to use that method.  Fellas, I assume a latex type glove would be easiest?

[dclarke 4,032]

19 minutes ago, pullstart said:

 

  Fellas, I assume a latex type glove would be easiest?

That’s what I used, Kevin. 

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 Typically, I just wet my finger and make it happen though.  

[953 nut 55,198]

On 2/16/2019 at 1:04 PM, dclarke said:

The steering wheel repair turned out pretty good.

              That wheel looks fantastic!       Did you use Sargs's suggestion of VHT Vinyl dye and Diamond Clear?              

[dclarke 4,032]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

              That wheel looks fantastic!       Did you use Sargs's suggestion of VHT Vinyl dye and Diamond Clear?              

Right now it’s just Rustoleum rattle can, gloss on the hub and spokes and semi gloss on the plastic. I do plan on using the satin finish Diamond Clear on the plastic though. Right now I think it’s got just a little too much gloss on that part plus it’ll protect the paint. 

[dclarke 4,032]

I finally got this thing back on 4 wheels and am getting closer to having it back together and ready for paint. A while back I made a stainless exhaust pipe and shortened it a little to move the muffler a little closer to the heat shield. No real reason other than I like the look of the shorter pipe. 

[dclarke 4,032]

My original gas tank filler neck was not in very good shape and a member here was kind enough to send me a new one that he had. I got it soldered in today. Thank you Cas! 

[Pullstart 62,840]

I think I’ll just continue saying “Wow!” Every time you post an update!  Those pictures are so awesome, plus I don’t know how you get anything accomplished, the place is so clean!  

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Darn thing ain't even done yet...

and it already looks soooo nice Denny!

I'm begging you buddy, please don't ever sell this one...

at least, not to anyone else but me.    

[dclarke 4,032]

3 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

Darn thing ain't even done yet...

and it already looks soooo nice Denny!

I'm begging you buddy, please don't ever sell this one...

at least, not to anyone else but me.    

You might have to buy this one from one of my grandsons, Craig. They've already claimed it. 

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Will you let them know...

I've got dibs?   

[dclarke 4,032]

A few years ago I picked up a nice hitch, my old one had a lot of pock marks from rust. I also turned a new stainless pin to mount the hitch. This morning I added grease zerks to the bushings that I had installed in the spindles and steering block. 

Edited February 21, 2019 by dclarke

[dclarke 4,032]

Progress on this has been slow but it’s starting to turn red. 

[cschannuth 3,816]

On 2/21/2019 at 6:31 AM, AMC RULES said:

Will you let them know...

I've got dibs?   

I’m late to the comment game on this one but I know another Craig who would really like to have a shot at that thing when you’re ready to make room for something different. @dclarke

Edited October 25, 2019 by cschannuth

[dclarke 4,032]

Well after starting on this project 6 years and 2 months ago I finally finished painting it today and have got the engine back in. Hopefully I can finish it up this week. 

Edited April 13, 2020 by dclarke

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175]

Looking good Denny!!!😎👍

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[Pullstart 62,840]

  Lightening quick too!  Looks great, Denny!

[dclarke 4,032]

I wanted to raise the seat just a little to help keep it off of the fenders so I made a 1/4” spacer to fit under the seat then lengthened the shoulder on the carriage bolt to keep the seat from turning. 

[dclarke 4,032]

Except for installing the shift pattern decal, this long overdue project is done. 

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Wow Denny ... nice muffler! Dan made some nice seat elevators I'll have to show. 

[Shynon 7,459]

Wow Denny as always a very nice resto.

[SylvanLakeWH 25,547]

Beautiful work!

 

[dclarke 4,032]

Seven years ago, during the rebuild of my RJ58 I had this CBR32 sickle cleaned up and ready for paint when I decided to trade it away. Today I got the sickle back, exactly as it was the day it left. Excited to get it painted and mounted back on this ‘58. 

Edited August 26, 2023 by dclarke

[dclarke 4,032]

Nine years have passed since I took this project apart, I finally got the sickle bar painted and back on the RJ…. 

Edited September 8, 2023 by dclarke