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Sneak
peak at next month's work: There was one right rear hub
really frozen to the stub axle. I'm quite sure it hasn't been off the car
since 1974. The two have been separated now from birth with the help of a
wheel puller and an 8 lb sledge hammer. These will be powder coated and new
hardened wheel studs installed. TII NOTE: Little known fact, but these
rear hubs is an NLA part, they are hardened on TIIs to be stronger. A part
worth obtaining for other upgraded 02's if you find a parts car.
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PROTECTION AGAINST MOTHER NATURE: I've obtained a new
fuel canister for the rear of the car since they can get quite crusty over
the years. My
past ventures with the fuel system (see
HOW-TO SECTION for the fun details)
taught me in a hurry this is something you want to keep as new as possible
for as long as you can. So I chose the same route taken with the fuel line
setup from last month. I chose Plasti-Dip Black in spray can size. This is
cool stuff - it provides a spray on type rubber finish that is similar to
what is applied to pliers handles. It's available at any hardware store, and
in various colors. It resists water and acids, and in my tests is not
affected by gasoline or brake fluid.
(SEE HOW BAD THEY GET??)
OK, so after I applied a coat of rustoleum over the factory epoxy paint, I
started with two coats of this stuff.
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You can see in this photo it's rather thick when applied. It
does have a good grip also!!! |
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Here it is after the second coat is applied. The color dries
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