Alaska Mike
ExPo Moderator/Eye Candy
It was 25F when I started wrenching on the 109 today, trying to get the front end stripped down so we could clean the frame up. It took longer than expected, as every panel had 100lbs of radio wiring attached to it, and every bracket either had badly siezed bolts or some sort of blind fastner. I finally got most of the stuff off forward of the tub, scraped the bigger chunks of tar off of the frame, and pressure washed it. The frame is in really good shape from what I can see, and I definitely prefer the 1-ton frame design- it actually looks like a modern vehicle frame.
I have a gallon of SEM Rust Shield ready to go on, and then we can start the frame modifications if/when aka rover gets back from the end-of-the-world trip. If he doesn't come home, I guess none of this will matter anyway.
The P38 steering box showed up today, and I cleaned up/painted my steering column. A few more parts are needed for that piece of the puzzle.
Right now our whole focus is on getting the cabin enclosed so it can sit outside without filling up with snow. I'll be unbolting the roof next week off another 109, and once I get the front of the frame painted we'll bolt on the bulkhead and a few other parts.
Once again I forgot the camera, so you'll have to take my word for it.
I have a gallon of SEM Rust Shield ready to go on, and then we can start the frame modifications if/when aka rover gets back from the end-of-the-world trip. If he doesn't come home, I guess none of this will matter anyway.
The P38 steering box showed up today, and I cleaned up/painted my steering column. A few more parts are needed for that piece of the puzzle.
Right now our whole focus is on getting the cabin enclosed so it can sit outside without filling up with snow. I'll be unbolting the roof next week off another 109, and once I get the front of the frame painted we'll bolt on the bulkhead and a few other parts.
Once again I forgot the camera, so you'll have to take my word for it.