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Backing plates built

Got time today to work on the backing plates and put all the brake shoes , cylinders and springs together. Had a little trouble with some of the springs as I don't have a spring tool. Improvised with screw drivers and vise grips. A couple of the springs went flying and I had to spend some time looking for them but after laughing at myself I got them together. No more time to work on the project as we leave on Wednesday. Will continue when we return.

First paint

Got the brake drums, backing plates and pumpkin painted with what is called Chassis Black paint. I put a black self etching primer on first. Paint is from Eastwood.
Looks like things will have to wait for a while now as we are taking a trip to Europe starting this Wednesday and won't be back until the middle of October, so will check back in then when I build the backing plates with all the brake parts
My goal for the 35 day trip is to drink a different beer each day. My mother would be proud.

Parts are back

Been a couple of weeks since I've been able to get back on the F1. Had lots of rain, heat and company. All was good except the rain and heat.
Got all the parts back for the rear end and brakes. Need to sandblast the pumpkin (differential) and paint all the parts before I put it all together. I also have to research or get expert help on setting the angle of the differential so I can weld the new spring perches in place. This should be around 3 degrees upward. More on that later. Paint tomorrow and then build the brakes on the backing plates.