January 8, 2023

I’ve had it all this time and torn it down, and just now thought to look for the chassis VIN number. It wasn’t readily visible so I wondered if it was there? The dumb irons look good, and they do not look like they’ve been repaired or replaced.  A little work with sand paper and the VIN was revealed. Happily, matching the dash plate, title and Heritage Certificate.

Clean up continues and will for a long time.  The hardware has been soaked in cleaner, soaked in Evaporust, washed, sprayed with Ospho, and they will be wire brushed again before use.

Pics of the cable covering being wire brushed after soaking in degreaser, then Ospho, then soaked in PB Blaster.  These are very time consuming to clean because of the way the “accordion”.  

The bottom side of the Capstan winch.  Soaking in PB Blaster after cleaning and waiting to come apart for cleaning a re-lube of the works.  I was thinking about the rusty drum and rope guide.  I don’t they will look right being painted so perhaps I’ll leave them with the light surface rust or maybe clear coat them.