The next day I gave the axles and tie rod three coats of black lacquer. Yesterday I took the rear axle to the machine shop at Tri County Automotive Parts in Glens Falls to have all new bearings installed. As soon as I get it back it will be reinstalled. The inside of the rear axle was flashed with lacquer primer to prevent rusting.
These are various shots of the finished front axle which is to be installed today, Saturday.
I purchased all new bolts, nuts and washers to mount the new Monroe Gas-Magnum shock absorbers.
Very shortly, all new brake components that are currently stored in boxes will be installed. This is quite literally a "Ground Up Restoration!"
Just in case you are wondering why I use the reddish background for many of the photos in this blog, this is the simple answer.....it makes the subject of the photo pop. There is no distraction and you can see exactly what I am trying to show you.
The background is actually red rosin paper that comes on a 36" wide x 167 feet long roll at your favorite building supply store. It costs about $10 and is very useful around the house and garage.
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