365 weeks...

[FCRB26]

Dads mate has a bathtub next his shed he uses on rod bits also excellent for old motorbike tanks.

Pete

[NES304]

Hey JB, What's the best way to get a hold of molasses in bulk?

Does it come up better than sand blasting?
Cheers

[FCRB26]

Go to farmers warehouse  they feed it to horses any farm joint.


Blasting is a lot quicker but its good on delicate bits

[JB]

You can get it in 20litre tubs, I only did the hand brake handle so needed only a little.

It came up a treat, apparently the molasses and water creates acid that attacks the rust, so more rusty pieces need longer.

All I can really tell you, just wanted to have a go and see what everyone had been talking about really.

Cheers
JB

[sgo]

Just be aware that the mix will eat away any alloy parts, and will not remove or get under any painted or greasy sections. Otherwise works great.

[GOA350]

I have had Molasses for years to dip my parts in and it still works fine. I bought a 44 gallon drum and mixed it 50/50 with the drums i have and it worked fine, i think it works better if it is heated up. I found it didn't take as long to strip rust in summer as it does in winter. I really don't think there is a use by date. It's only sugar after all.

[JB]

One side nearly done...

[JB]

What to do when its cold an wet outside...

Sanded bottom of the tank and painted with POR15

[JB]

Got this the other day off ebay...



Gave it to Cory and he started today, should have some finished ones this arvo.

[pedro]

Very neat bit of welding work JB, what did you weld the panels with there doesn't seem to be any distortion at all, I don't know between you and Kathi and Jamie I'm starting to feel a bit dodgy ;) :D.
               Pedro

[JB]

The panel welding isn't mine Pedro... I make straight panels warped so Cory from CJ's fabrications is doing all of the rust and gap work for me. He uses a TIG and does great work!
Should come up a treat!
;D  ;D

[pedro]

I make straight panels warped

Yeah, unfortunately so do I, might have to upgrade to a TIG when I do my next project.
             Pedro

[fe350chev]

I used my cousins tig who is a fabricator and it was quiet easy, more easy I found when i got the flow going that the MIG.

[JB]

Bit of an update...
Better follow up from the quarter panel first...







All lined up ready for the final weld. NOS stuff is the goods!

This is the difference between a NOS sill and a repo



You can see the curve in the NOS, which Cory grizzled about but has sorted it I believe.

The he sends me these...





I told him that he could make a little money if he wanted to make a batch of these, but I can't quite print what he said... I will work on him.

[JB]

Some more of the sill work and door gaps etc...







Now onto the rotisserie to finish welding the sills





Starting to take shape.

Cheers
JB

[Stash]

JB

Corey has done bloody well.

John

[brett_f]

JB, Looking good mate. Wont be long before some paint goes onto it. Look forward to seeing it on the road.
Brett

[Ed]

Im inspired  :)

Hey JB, on the old quarter NS, can you send me the a cut.. lower quarter, bumper mount area?

Cheers

Ed

[JB]

Hopefully Ed he hasn't thrown them away... I will ask Cory tomorrow for you if he has his phone on.

Cheers
JB

[JB]

Some more sill shots, I like the way the exhaust turned out...