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by Nelsonpharmd
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Now that boys and girls...is a beautiful thing!
by Nelsonpharmd
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Hahahaha...yeah, but you know, it's actually been rewarding to figure it out. I've been eyeing a 20 ton hydraulic floor press from Harbor Freight, so me thinks it's time to bite the bullet. I figured for a little more than what I'd pay someone to do it I could get a floor press out of it! More on th...
by Nelsonpharmd
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Definitely perplexing for sure. So I took a stab at pressing in the new bushings with my bench vise. What an ordeal. After getting to the point where I just couldn't physically turn the handle any more (even with a cheater bar) and this is how far I got. Do you guys think it's far enough? I do think...
by Nelsonpharmd
Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:07 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Thanks Bob. Yes you are correct. Fortunately, I'm stkll able to see where the old tack welds are so I plan on using that as my visual marker of what side faces forward. The 4tha and last sleeve is being stubborn so I stopped by Lowes last night to get a smaller cold chisel I plan on finishing that o...
by Nelsonpharmd
Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

It worked! So I used my jigsaw with a metal cutting blade to cut some grooves inside the outer metal jacket then used a hammer and chisel to fold the metal inside. Liberally sprayed PB Blaster and out she came. Pressing the new one in will be another story. So, for those of you who are brave enough ...
by Nelsonpharmd
Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Took to the bushings today and they are a pain. Looks like they were tacked onto the axle (which makes no sense to me since the bushing is captured between the flanges that it's bolted to under the trailer). My one question for those of you that have replaced these is...is that metal lip that sticks...
by Nelsonpharmd
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 21315

Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

Got these suckers back today from the local sandblaster. Aren't they perty?!!! Does anyone know what the small hole is behind the hub? At first I thought maybe they were spaces for a girl but can't tell. Now to paint them. Any recommendations? After that (or perhaps before) to replace those rubber p...
by Nelsonpharmd
Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: 1986 30P rear restoration journal
Replies: 16
Views: 6150

Re: 1986 30P rear restoration journal

Thanks Bob. As far as l can tell the bathroom subfloor is okay in my rig. The PO had replaced some of the flooring in the back so now it just seems it's the frame that needs help. Planning on doing this when the weather cools off down here. Will let you know how it goes. Hopefully we can do most of ...
by Nelsonpharmd
Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: What's New?
Topic: 1986 34v Silver Edition Build
Replies: 16
Views: 28304

Re: 1986 34v Silver Edition Build

Thanks Landon! Figured they wouldn't be cheap!
by Nelsonpharmd
Sun Oct 03, 2021 12:39 am
Forum: What's New?
Topic: 1986 34v Silver Edition Build
Replies: 16
Views: 28304

Re: 1986 34v Silver Edition Build

Hey there, The windows were ordered from https://www.motionwindows.com Made in Washington state, double paned sliders. Started refurbishing the others and I just wasn’t liking it. My wife and I put them in, need 2 people wasn’t hard. The biggest obstacles are that the old windows screw to the trail...