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29 Sep 2021 20:31 #239003 by Baloo
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i couldent resist painting the chassis, im sure it will need another coat later on but for now it helps with motivation

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29 Sep 2021 20:35 #239004 by Baloo
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i also made a table out of scraps and 4 car jacks,  it will help with positioning the engine and box

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29 Sep 2021 20:56 #239005 by LesNewell
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I like the table idea. By the way, how many gearboxes do you have tucked away there?

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29 Sep 2021 21:14 #239006 by Baloo
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I like the table idea. By the way, how many gearboxes do you have tucked away there?

the metro engine has a nice flat sump so i can sit it on the table and wind it up/down and tilt it ill im happy then make the engine mounts,   and gearboxes  dunno im scared to count
 

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30 Sep 2021 19:04 #239009 by Baloo
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i  took these wheels and axle bits down to the shot blasters last week

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picked them up this morning,  i do like cleaning stuff up lol

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onto some painting next then 

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30 Sep 2021 19:06 #239010 by Baloo
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even the scabby old wheels came back as new  

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i might have to get my brush out and put some colour back into the patten

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