Sarge 3,462 #51 Posted April 28, 2018 Get a box of 1/16" 7014 rod - that old buzz box will do just fine on that type of sheet metal. Stitch it with back stepping, that will keep any distortion to a minimum. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #52 Posted May 11, 2018 Just a little update on the 59' RJ. Got everything cleaned and clear coated. Found a gas tank on ebay that I feel I got at a decent price. Motor is being rebuilt my my friend VINSRJ (check out his you tube videos on the rebuild). i have a 58' tranny in it so it can be a roller. Next big step is to tear into the tranny as something is broken inside for sure. Hope it is not too bad. I decided to paint the wheels black as I feel the black looks better with the patina than re painted in white. Getting there. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #53 Posted May 11, 2018 Looks great. What clearcoat did you use. Also are you giving it one coat or multiple coats and wet sanding it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #54 Posted May 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Looks great. What clearcoat did you use. Also are you giving it one coat or multiple coats and wet sanding it? I am using duplicolor crystal clear in a rattle can. I put multiple coats on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,946 #55 Posted May 11, 2018 Yes it looks great. I like the black better myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #56 Posted May 15, 2018 I tore the tranny apart and cleaned the parts. Need to get a better understanding of what parts I will need to rebuild it. I also cleaned the deck and gave it a quick few coats of clear. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #57 Posted June 6, 2018 So i finally got the parts together to rebuild the rear end. Seems tight so I had a break in period. VInsRJ rebuilt the motor and hope to install it at the big show. I tried to download the video but it is not working... Rear Run first time .mp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,560 #58 Posted June 6, 2018 27 minutes ago, stevebo said: VInsRJ rebuilt the motor and hope to install it at the big show. I think I saw that motor on his workbench last week when I was there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #59 Posted June 6, 2018 Mike- He did a video series on his you tube channel on the rebuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #60 Posted July 26, 2018 Just figured I would post some updated photos. The RJ is done and runs perfect. Thanks Vin! I took some time to lower the front end on the Economy by cutting 3” out of the front spindles. It is now level and looks much better imo. I could drop it more but then I have to get into cutting the axle ties etc. That is not out of the question but for now I think it may be ok. 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,946 #61 Posted July 26, 2018 The economy looks great! Sits perfectly. Well done 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #62 Posted July 26, 2018 Both tractors look great I would love to eventually see a video of that Economy pulling...looks Like that thing will really do the job! Well done 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,735 #63 Posted July 26, 2018 You guys do such amazing work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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