The offroad rail project

[MacUser]

This is the rusty floor area. The idea is to clean and treat and use. Note old steering wheel removed.



This is my son with the grinder, He really got into this project



This is the floor area after my son and I ground off some rust. Note an old chrome steering wheel I had in my stash was fitted by trimming down the shaft.. so we could apply a finishing horn button.



This is after we cleaned and applied the Por-15. Note steering wheel finished and horn button installed. Wheel took lots of tweaks for button to work correctly.



This photo was taken after the Por-15 had dried. Again the floor wasn't paint smooth.. but it sure felt 100% better and rust free. We might apply some spray on bed liner stuff to the bottom for grip texture.




These seats have a funny story. As I was removing the seat cover after I just removed the seat.. a large mouse jumped out and we had to track it down. I eventually shot it with my pellet air rifle under my 4 wheeler! No Joke. R.I.P. !!!




Checking the rear brake internals. Looks good.. but dirty. Revamping anyway because I love to stop!

[beckrl]

Brake job, look like what I'm doing,

[MacUser]

Brake job, look like what I'm doing,

Revamping Brakes? I coated the red car a few months ago entirely in Por-15 (even the back of the brake pads!). Bonds with the metal. Never supposed to rust so we shall see soon.

[TW]

Mac,
Just a small correction.
MacUser wrote:

Revamping Brakes? I coated the red car a few months ago entirely in Por-15 (even the back of the brake pads!). Bonds with the metal. Never supposed to rust so we shall see soon.

VWs have drum brakes, drum brakes have brake shoes, not pads. Disk brakes have pads.


TW

[MacUser]

Mac,
Just a small correction.
TW

Thank you fine sir. I stand corrected in my zealous use of incorrect automotive terminology. It was entirely my fault and I personally accept all responsibility. Please forgive me.

[beckrl]

Did you brush the por15 on or is there a spray type?

[MacUser]

I stripped the parts to bare metal and then coated the Por-15 by brush.
The Por-15 goes an extremely long way.

Note: Once you open the can and pour it out.. you have to put into a mason glass jar (or something similar) to seal back up or it will literally weld/bond the can shut when you put the top back on.

[MacUser]

New Seat Covers arrived and I have them mocked in position for the photo




Btw.. I was able to get a vintage tag for the Offroad rail and make it street legal ( Yes the tag number has been photoshopped )



I love Stainless Steel Bolts! Anytime you replace something.. replace with stainless!



Had a crack in the seat base and repaired it with fiberglass. Good as new.

Thanks for letting me share.

[Susie Hamilton]

I am enjoying watching your progress. It is amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[MacUser]

I am enjoying watching your progress. It is amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.

A warm thanks Rahab!


I love to tinker and take lots of photos. Thanks for letting me share.

[MacUser]

More detail grunt work..
Por15 coating all the brake parts (new master cylinder, wheel cylinder, & drums etc).





Need new seals when you refurbish the rear brake area to this level.



Oh yea.. more cleaning up

[MacUser]

Lesson #203.



Note to self: Offroad doesn't mean waterproof or boat.

[beckrl]

Ya all of that hard work to remove rust and protect
Then go down the river

Nice work, I see you had alot of help

[Susie Hamilton]

Macuser, I have a brother and BIL who restore old vehicles. I have seen their work and know it takes a lot of time and patience to restore them. My BIL restored a 1949 Ford truck and sold it for quite a bit. He has also restored 1950's cars and they look good. Good work. I commend you for your patience and attention to each detail.

[one love]

Macuser I commend you on your hard work that is awesome.