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Re: Sandblasting considerations

To: b_s_d@ureach.com
Subject: Re: Sandblasting considerations
From: Ian Spencer <ian@sunbeamalpine.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 16:46:18 -0500
Bears are VERY dangerous to have around the shop... but boy can they
paint!! :-)

Jan paints the body without the wheels on... it's just a bare shell. The
crossmember, rear springs and rear end are the first things installed
after the paint process is completed.

Bob Douglas wrote:

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> ---- On Wed, 12 Dec 2001, Ian Spencer (ian@sunbeamalpine.org)
> wrote:
>
> > Light surface rust will appear after the body has been
> > touched by bear hands.
>
> Having bears around the shop is probably a bit hazardous
> anyway. ;-)
>
> Seriously though, what's the typical reassembly sequence after
> dipping?   Mainly curious if the wheels usually go back under
> it before paint and body.  Seems like moving a freshly painted
> body-shell around (on/off trailers between shops, etc) without
> wheels and without inflicting dings would be tough for most
> hobbiest restorers.  Is it not as bad as it sounds?
>
> Regards,  Bob Douglas

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