1969 Imperial progress thread

[bajajoaquin]

Visit this site and have a look at "Smart Coat". I made a steel handrail that lives outside with nothing else but this stuff on it and its been 2 years and still no rust! The best part is you just wipe it on like a wood stain and you're done. Works over rust too so you can capture a patina and once its on it just gives the metal a wet look.

http://www.sculptnouveau.com/Results.cfm?category=7

Those guys are out by me. Really nice guys: I worked with them a little bit when we put together our regional blacksmithing conference a little while back. It's always awesome when you come across a vendor who has it all, knows his ****, and is also really nice to deal with.

 

[detmatt]

Are you a blacksmith???

 

[bajajoaquin]

As long as you use that term loosely, yes. I started taking classes a few years ago, and set up a coal forge at my house. However, having a toddler around has reduced my time available to do that stuff.

Are you interested? I'd be willing to bet that there's a group near you that has some sort of facility and introduction available.

 

[detmatt]

I am interested and about to start some informal classes at Cranbrook Art Academy.

 

[bajajoaquin]

Is Cranbrook related to the private school near/in Bloomfield Hills? A college girlfriend went there.

My skills are really limited, especially when you consider how much time I spent acquiring them! I made this pot rack (not smithed), and was making the hooks for it, but you can see from the bent coat hangers that I ran out of time.



I'll send you a PM so we don't hijack this thread more than necessary!

 

[commando1]

I'll admit it. I'd be so way overwhelmed at this point, I bet I would admit defeat.
Once again, incredible!

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[vdk2010]

Reworked the wiper switch tonight. I had to open it, because it was stuck... The reason was, that the old grease was like glue...

The chrome is shot, but the rest is looking and working great again.

 

[commando1]

Small pieces like that would be excellent to try your skill on that chrome painting process.

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[tallhair]

Great point Stan. I was thinking the same thing

 

[vdk2010]

I just bought Alclad II Chrome by mistake because I thought you could also brush it, but you can't...

But it's a good idea to use it for small parts like this one. Good idea! I will try that!

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Now I am excited chroming, blacksmithing, electrical switch restoration, wow.

 

[barnfind]

some interesting side project material for those looking to expand their skillset

http://www.alloyavenue.com/vb/forum.php

 

[Ripinator]

Is Cranbrook related to the private school near/in Bloomfield Hills? A college girlfriend went there.

My skills are really limited, especially when you consider how much time I spent acquiring them! I made this pot rack (not smithed), and was making the hooks for it, but you can see from the bent coat hangers that I ran out of time.

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I'll send you a PM so we don't hijack this thread more than necessary!

Hey ! Are those Griswold skillets hanging there ?

 

[bajajoaquin]

some interesting side project material for those looking to expand their skillset

http://www.alloyavenue.com/vb/forum.php

Awesome, an entirely new forum to join and kill time in!

 

[bajajoaquin]

Hey ! Are those Griswold skillets hanging there ?

No, mostly Lodge, although the far right one is a Wagener's. Not an old one, though. One of the new "1891" repops.

 

[vdk2010]

Does anyone know how much the stripped shell of a '69 Imperial weight? More than 2000lbs?

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Does anyone know how much the stripped shell of a '69 Imperial weight? More than 2000lbs?

I weighed by 69 Polara, gutted shell, no doors, no front end, no deck lid but with the rear axle, 1700 pounds.


Alan

 

[vdk2010]

Thanks Alan! 1500 without the axle I would guess?! Assembled, the Imperial is 1000 pounds heavier, but there is a lot of stuff more to take out of the car... Hmm

Does anyone else have helpfull numbers for me?

 

[detmatt]

Hey Julian, Happy New Year to you! Why do you ask? What's left on the car? What's the curb weight assembled? We might be able to work backwards and get you in the ballpark.
weight of engine-
transmission-
rear axle assembly-
wheels/tires-
stub frame with front suspension-
seats-
Dash assembly-
steering column-
hvac-
hood-
fenders-
radiator-
grill/bumpers-
doors-

start filling in the estimated weight of each.

 

[vdk2010]

Thanks Matt, I wish you the same!

I spend a lot of time thinking about how to do bodywork, strip the paint, undercoating etc. and I came to the result, that I have to routisserie the shell to do it right. My problem is, most of the rotisseries in my price range are made for german or even small british classic cars. I found one for 900€ which is rated for 2000 pounds and it would be great to know that the rotisserie is not collapsing while I'm working on the car. ;)

The curb weight of the car is 2260 kg / 4982 lbs

engine (carb to pan) - 670
transmission (+converter) - 135
rear axle assembly - 200

That's all I could google for :/