OldFatBald wrote:68, love watching your thread. It's threads like yours that keep me from getting too discouraged about my now 3-year old project that I originally estimated 6 weeks for me to complete (missed that one)

Great work!

What kind of blasting/media cabinet do you have? What media do you use?

I purchased a Badboy sandblast cabinet (factory photo) off of Craigslist and number of years ago for $200.


https://badboyblasters.com/products/

A local anodizing company had it for less than a year and didn't feel like it was suited for continuous commercial usage due to upkeep. When I saw the ad there was no picture so I thought I was going to look at some worn out cabinet I could refurbish. When he pointed to this cabinet I questioned the price and he said, I want it gone!

For media I use a combination mix of Aluminum Oxide and White glass beads. I order this from Zorro, it's not cheap but lasts a long time, makes it easier to see in the cabinet and does a great job removing rust and paint.
https://www.zoro.com/aloxglass-blast-me ... /G0945131/

I use strait Glass bead myself, Aluminum oxide is very aggressive and leaves a ruff surface after use. I like Strait Glass Bead by itself cleaner smoother finish on most materials, Also I never Mix media.
I do use Aluminum Oxide as well But I use it strait It all depends on what I am Blasting or cleaning and what Type of finish I want on the cleaned parts.
I also use Walnut shell it all depends on what I am doing and finishing.

My Machine is similar to yours.

Also I been getting Lucky getting my 80 grit Glass bead from Harbor freight 50lbs for $40 bucks $45 in the store.
https://www.harborfreight.com/50-lbs-gl ... 61874.html

I buy a few boxes at a Time lasts a long time.

I have been getting my crushed glass for outside the cabinet blasting from eBay. 40lbs for $32.90 shipped to my door.

There is also a guy selling glass beads 49.5 lbs for about $32 shipped.

'68 Coronet R/T wrote:I have been getting my crushed glass for outside the cabinet blasting from eBay. 40lbs for $32.90 shipped to my door.

There is also a guy selling glass beads 49.5 lbs for about $32 shipped.

Those are Great prices what grit ? and do you have any links?

Also Don't Forget Glassblast
https://www.glassblast.com/about-us/
I am lucky and pick it up at a local supplier in Vegas 100lb bag less than 10 bucks works great in The pressure pot and NO Silica!!!!!!!!!!!

They may have other grits available:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Bull-Gla ... 2749.l2649

This seller does have other grits available. They come in double plastic bags inside heavy cardboard box:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRUAbrasives-N ... 2749.l2649

'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Actually the top portion is part of the bracket still attached. The side weld in the picture looks like they may have cut in the wrong place or too deep and welded it up. On the other control arm there is only the one weld.

Cleaned them up in the blast cabinet.

Lower Control Arms Blasted 1.JPG

Lower Control Arms Blasted.JPG

Does anyone know if I can swap sides with these knuckles?

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The disc brake calipers were mounted on the front and if I can swap the knuckles I can mount them at the rear and still have the sway bar installed.

Disc Brakes on Front.JPG

Cleaned up one of the rotors:

Rotors.JPG

I took the inner Bushings out and replaced them On my control arms for the Plymouth There a pain to disassemble and reassemble though, Also I wouldn't Swap sides It will lead to a Miss match on the steering inner and outer tie rod ends.

I would set it up like your 68 or order up a after market 4 disk set up would be better

I heated the inner bushing sleeve up with a propane (Mapp gas) torch and then it slid out pretty easy.

Welded the hood nut on today:


Wiped everything down with Wax and Grease remover, let it flash 30 minutes, blew it off with air hose and sprayed some epoxy primer on the inside of the hood and topside of the support structure.



Was able to get both sides of the small stuff:


Now to keep the booth temperature as close to 70 degrees as possible overnight and hope to spray the other sides tomorrow.

Sprayed more epoxy today.
Rotors:


Upper Control Arms and hardware:



Steering Knuckles:


Hood:


Hood support structure:

Welded hood inner support plates back in place:

Very nice