David,
It looks like you and I are at the same stage in our restoration projects,
although I haven't begun to paint the frame yet.
I have, however, glass beaded the brass trunnions and they look great. I've also
bead blasted the aluminum carb castings in preparation for rebuilding, and they
look great, too.
Cliff Pike
'58 TR3A TS30767LO
'66 Spitfire4 MKII
'64 Spitfire
David Moag wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Well I've taken everything off of the car leaving just the frame. The bottom
> has just received it's first coat of POR-15 and already looks 1,000 times
> better. Now I want to clean up and rebuild the suspension. My question is
> re: the Trunnions. What should I do with them while they are off the car?
> Since they are made of brass, is it still safe to bead blast them like the
> rest of my stuff? If not, any tips on cleaning? I've got all new bushings,
> etc. for them, but is there anything else I should take care of?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Dave Moag
> 77 Spitfire
> 62 TR3B
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