Jump to content

R2W55

AOAI Forum Members
  • Posts

    78
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by R2W55

  1. When I replaced my hog troughs, even though they were galvanized,  I used KBS Rust Blast and then Rust Seal inside and out. I then used the KBS Blacktop on the outside surfaces. Since I also was doing a frame off, I also used the Rust Blast, Rust Seal and Blactop on the frame.

    The Rust Blast is a Phosphoric acid the neutralizes any rust the sand blasting missed.

    As a suggestion, I used the Satin finish for the Rust Seal and the Gloss for the Top Coat so I could see if I had missed areas when applying the top coat.

    KBS also has a product called Cavity Coater.  It comes with a 36" flexible tube and 360 degree tip in an Aerosol can.  You can use inside the frame.

    I actually think the KBS products are better than the POR 15 products, but that is my opinion.

     

  2. thanks everybody for comments.  I have since found out that this control valve will not work without modifications because of the attachment of the Pittman arm.

    The car is a just completed frame off restoration where all front end parts were replaced including the kingpin bearings and all bushing, springs and shocks.  the tire are brand new and balanced.  I have checked the steering column RAG joint and it is in good shape. I did rebuild the control valve with the kit available from SI.. The excessive slop is when I am driving but the rest of the ride is smooth with no shimmy or drift.  Actually the rest of the ride is phenominal

    I like IndyJimW suggestion and will see if the slop shows up there.  I have checked the steering play down to the steering box and all seemed good.

  3. My 78 has extremely sloppy steering.  I have checked the Bellcrank bushings, the tie rods, the Rag joint and tightened the Steering box.  My last option i think is the steering valve.

    I have found a part, I think is a direct replacement, CARDONE 28-6652.  It looks exactly the same, has BENDIX stamped on it and the the fitting sizes are 7/16-28 (1), 1/2-20 (2), 5/8-20 (1),  It not listed as a replacement for an Avanti (no surprise there) but is listed for various Ford and Mercury 1966- 67 cars.

    It is a rebuilt part.

    Has anyone used this part and have any reviews?

    cardone 28-6652.jpg

  4. I am in the final leg of my 78, body off restoration.  I have all of the interior pieces including the floor carpet and the trunk carpet.  I even have some of the cardboard backers. I also have all the old nuts and bolts as I replaced everything but those are going to metal scrapper.

    I can't guarantee that all the pieces are there as some disintegrated and some got ripped uninstalling. But I used them as the templates for my new interior. 

    If anybody wants them, they can have them but they either have to pick up in the Chicago area or pay shipping. Otherwise I will discard them

    OR I will be in South Bend for the October show/swap, but really don't want to keep them that long

  5. Thanks for sharing.  I think I know what my problem was.  Since I am doing the interior myself, I did not leave enough material on the inside of the post for the rubber to sit down on and it was trying to push the rubber back off.  I had glued the vinyl on the door side of the post and pulled it tight around the window flange.

    I am removing the material and will now glue it on BOTH side of the flange.  Or maybe only glue it on the inside.

    Anybody have any comments about NOT wrapping it around the flange.

×
×
  • Create New...