109 Expedition rig build

[Maine 110]

Jim what are you using for a paint system on your axles? I see you are not blasting the cases, it appears you are wire brushing cleaning and painting?

Jesse Ware

 

[Mercedesrover]

I use SEM Rust Shield in gloss black (part # 38061) and SEM hardener (part # 38008). It's harder and glossier than POR-15 and stands up better too. Because it's hardened it is far more resistant to chemicals than POR too.

No real need to sandblast unless they're really bad. Wire wheel on a grinder, pressure wash with good soap, wash down with brake cleaner and you're good to go. And use a brush...No need to spray axle housings. This is the same way I did my last set of axles 4 years ago and they're still perfect. Well, except where they got sandblasted from 1100 miles on gravel roads up in James Bay this past summer!

jim

 

[Maine 110]

Thanks Jim. I can get SEM through my local auto paint shop. I never liked POR myself, It always seemed to get a chip which would rust then the whole thing would peel off like bad powdercoat.

Jesse

 

[UnfrozenCaveman]

Excellent information, thanks Jim!

Now, I'm sure I've got the wrong vocabulary ... since this paint uses a hardner, that means its "catalyzed" (?) and I'll toss the brush when I'm done, right?

Thanks Again,

KAA

 

[Mercedesrover]

since this paint uses a hardner, that means its "catalyzed" (?) and I'll toss the brush when I'm done, right?

Yup, it's catalyzed. But wash the brush out and use it again. Don't be wasteful!

jim

 

[Mercedesrover]

Slow but sure, the front diff is now done.

For a recap: 2.6 109 front axle with 3" brakes, 4:10 ratio Toyota e-locker differential, 30-spline inner shafts, 24-spline outer shafts.

Button up the rear in the next couple of days and I can start putting the chassis together!

 

[Overland Hadley]

A little late here, but I just read through this thread.

What a great build, will be fun to watch the progress.

Good luck, and keep up the good work.

 

[seriessearcher]

Thanks for the paint info

Jim,

Thanks for the paint info, I was wondering about that. I will use the same on my 109.

Hopefully I will see some progress in the coming weeks.

 

[Mercedesrover]

Rear diff is done...Finally! Gotta get moving on this project.

I need to paint the springs and then the frame will come inside to start coming together.

Anyway, here are a couple pics.

 

[Mercedesrover]

Some more progress in the past couple days. Got what amounts to a rolling chassis. Engine, drive shafts and probably exhaust are next. I was trying to get the motor in by March 1st but I guess I'm going to miss that.

Anyway, pictures from tonight:

 

[viatierra]

I love watching this 109 come together! Several years ago a neighbor was going through this same type of first class build. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed stopping by each week to see the progress.

Looking forward to reading more!
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[MuddyMudskipper]

That is awesome.:lurk:

 

[flyingwil]

Nice progress... I haven't checked in in a while... It's looking really good!

 

[p1michaud]

Cool build!

Just scanned through this build up. I like it, great work and keep it up!

 

[JohnC]

Nice work Jim!

Where did you get the frame re-galvanized? I need to get some parts galvanized and don't know anyone in my area that does it.

Thanks.