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Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis

Started by Clewisiii, January 20, 2020, 09:10:55 AM

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suki5414

Hi Carl,

back on page 12 of this thread, is that gray rim from the spare the original rim color for the 1961 Series 60?

I'm looking to clean up and paint my rims before I get some new Coker Classics put on in the near future.

any info on original rim paint color from anyone who knows would be great.

my 61 is called Old Joe....maybe he an Phyllis can meet one day...lol

Thanks!
1977 Eldorado (my first car at age 15-sold)
1982 Eldorado (sold)
1968 Sedan DeVille (sold)
1989 Sedan DeVille (sold)
1961 Fleetwood
1964 Series 62

Andrew Trout

"Dove Grey" is the name of the color for the rims. I don't know the color code for that, someone more knowledgable might be able to help.
Rochester, NY
1961 Convertible

Caddyholic

back on the old 61/62 site ford 8n gray was said to be a very close color for the wheels. Also you  are missing some trim pieces.
I got myself a Cadillac but I can't afford the gasoline (AC/DC Down Payment Blues)

1961 Series 62 Convertible Coupe http://bit.ly/1RCYsVZ
1962 Coupe Deville

Clewisiii

Yes that is my original spare. I have bought both ford 8n light grey and Krylon Industrial Dove Grey 1605. They changed the name to Stone Grey but it is still 1605. 

I think the Krylon Industrial is a lot closer.  But Ford also had the old ford grey on the 2 n that was darker. I did not test that.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

I just happen to have a ford fender for comparison
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

suki5414

Quote from: Clewisiii on May 05, 2021, 03:38:05 PM
I just happen to have a ford fender for comparison

....."i just happen to have a ford fender"....is hilarious. Carl, you're awesome. thanks for the update and all your hard work on this restoration. it motivates me on my 61.
1977 Eldorado (my first car at age 15-sold)
1982 Eldorado (sold)
1968 Sedan DeVille (sold)
1989 Sedan DeVille (sold)
1961 Fleetwood
1964 Series 62

cadillacjack

I have heard that Tractor Supply Carries that Ford Grey in a rattle can..  Might check if you have any stores near by.

CJ
Jack

Clewisiii

Well back to this.  I had completely stripped and rebuilt my front seat.  I am still waiting on an order from SMS before I can start sewing the cover. 

So I decided to strip the rear seat. I will not cut apart the cover yet. But I can rebuild the spring assembly and foam.  This rear seat was not as bad as the front. So I am happy for that.

The foam is actually in great shape. Other then the horrible mouse mess smell.  So I will not reuse it.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

I should have worn a respirator.  I can feel this filth all over me.

I will work on sandblasting and painting the frame.  I have most of these springs new. But there are 4 in the assembly that are a different size. I will need to clean and reuse those.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

I got the outer frame blasted and painted.  I only got half way through the back frame before it became to dark.  Hopefully I will be able to finish sandblasting on Thanksgiving.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

My seat back upper assembly is sandblasted and painted. Working on reassembly but I do not like the spring rate of the new springs I bought. They are either 13-15 gauge. I think I need to search for 16-18 gauge.  So I will take a break while I try to hunt for new supplies.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

Well since I am going to have to take a break from the seats to shop for new springs.  It is time to start cleaning up my cross car beam.

I started sand blasting and painting the brackets.  I need to blast the main beam outside so I will need to wait for dry weather. 

I also need to set my electroplating station back up for all the hardware.  I have not used it for more then three years.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

I cleaned up the cross car beam bolts and hardware.   

I am ordering supplies to fix up my plating station.  I am trying to find an integrated sealable plastic strainer and bucket combo for a muratic acid bath. 

I need a new filter and circulation pump set up.  Some parts are already ordered.   

I am just going to continue to use the silicone strap heaters I already have.  They wrap around the outside of the bucket, and I must heat to 160 degrees for electrolyte and 190 degrees for degreaser.  I worry my heaters will melt the buckets.

I need to build an in electrolyte tumbling barrel to make it easier to do nuts and bolts.  It is annoying to wire up each nut and bolt individually. 

I was going to build a new frame table on wheels for my plating station.  But I would want to powder coat the frame before I assemble it.  But my powder coater normally takes a month to get things back.  I may just spray paint it.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

These marks are from 2 years of use on my player.  The brown marks are only in the areas the foil tape covered the silicone. 

It may actually be better to tape the entire silicone.  I think I am turning my heater up to high because I am only getting heat transfer in the areas of tape.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

rsms

How has you experience been doing the plating yourself?  Guessing your using Caswell products.  I decided to I wanted to make my own solutions and it definitely has taken some experimenting and I'm still not totally happy every time. 

Clewisiii

I will have an update on that soon. I bought my original set up 4 years ago. But I have not used it in 3 years. The new frame for the cell is at the powder coaters now.  I am working on building a small barrel roller to make nuts and bolt plating easier.

Originally I really liked my results.  But I was not filtering the electrolyte good enough. Over time it got very grainy.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

Ok a break from big things and on to all the little pieces.  These are the aluminum grill extension pieces between some headlights. This is making me appreciate what a puzzle it is going to be to clean and redo the entire grill.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

Continuing smalls. I sandblasted and painted the trunk accessories.  I am still waiting on getting my electroplating station set back up so I can zinc coat the jack mast. 

I need to pick up some caustic soda to strip the aluminum anodized parts.  I will make some extra tanks for my electroplating station to reannodize the aluminum trim parts

Reiterating an old story.   When I bought my car I pulled it out of a basement of an old barn.  It was in the center section with feed troughs on each side. Sitting on the ground next to it was the wooden block wedge.  I picked it up and put it in the car not knowing if it was actually a part.  I am happy I did since this was the original chock block.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

My favorite trim paint.  Krylon industrial Semi flat.  Lays nice, dries fast, decent sheen, hard coat.   

But it is $10 a can and is only sold in one place local to me.

And I just emptied my last can.  I guess that is a night for me.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

My parts car spare 7 blade fan is in better condition then my original.  So I will switch out and use this one.  I also decided to switch out the fan housing but it will not fit in my blasting cabinet.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering