UNIMOG RESTORATION UPDATE + PHOTOS

[Robert_in_NY]

Sandblasting is always fun /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I will see what Frank wants to do when he returns and let you know. Enjoy.

 

[Von]

Well time for an update! I got the frame all painted /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Used the Eastwood rust paint first and then their epoxy chassis black paint over that. Gave a great finish. I used one of those cheap HVLP spray guns that I got from Harbor Freight for $39.00. Worked just as good as my $300.00 gun! Plus if it gets wrecked or clogged from the paint I don't care! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif This photo is of the frame as it now sits waiting for me to get everything else done. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Von]

Heres one that shows the engine after painting /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Quite the difference! This was taken right after painting, looks even better with all the tape pulled. I used the Eastwood rust paint as well, and then used Detroit Diesel Green engine paint. It is real close in color to the M-B green.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

Great updates. The engine looks terrific. I'm wondering if when you're all done you'll be willing to use the thing. It may be too perfect.

Cliff

 

[RobS]

Looks great Von, keep 'em coming /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Von]

Not much to add, just a better photo of the engine as it is going back together. I'm now working on the tranny and will be posting some photos of that soon. Von

 

[hazmat]

Lookin' good Von. Now, if you can get it to run 1/2 as good as it looks, you'll be in great shape. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[DAP]

Von, what's the name of that engine spray color. I've seen something very close to that in vintage packards, buicks and fords.

Orange will be a good contrasting color to it btw.

Great progress. Drooling.

 

[Von]

DAP,
The color is Detroit Diesel Alpine Green. I think the packard green is closer to the M-B green, but the Detroit Diesel Green was what the auto store had on hand in cans. I know you can spray just enamel on a engine, but this stuff is rated to 500 F. so I used it instead. Plus I was just too lazy to mix paint, and it was only $3.87 a can! Had to use 3 cans though, but still cheaper than buying a mixed paint. I hope to be painting the tranny soon, once I get it all back together! Then its on to the axles, boy what fun!
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[DAP]

Von, are u near Batavia?