Ballenxj wrote:
StingrayL82 wrote:
The Monaco fuel tank is done! I wire wheeled the entire thing, even the panel I had painted, sprayed LocTite Rust Neutralizer on it, then applied two coats of Rustoleum Self-Etching Primer. I then applied three coats of Rustoleum Semi-Gloss Black and, when it dried, sprayed Rustoleum Bed Liner.
This tank is good for another 40 years and then some.
BRAVO! Looking good. :C
Thank you! I have to keep reminding myself that this is not a restoration that will ever enter a judging contest, that the unseen parts don't have to look good, they just have to work, but the OCD in me never gets the message.
I'm sort of on the downhill slide now. The engine and transmission need to go back in, as do the driveshafts. After that, reinstallation of the new black tank, fuel tank, new toilet, and then suspension and brakes. The final thing will be a new windshield and she's done.
There has to be an easy way to install the engine. When I took it out, I followed the service manual and went through the passenger door....that was a royal female dog. Now that the interior is done, you can bet I'm not installing it that way, but I can't figure out a convenient way to put it in with my cherry picker through the front.
Any suggestions?
