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Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:38 pm
by vintage AE
Because I was told to do so lol
I'm going to put that nice looking graphite back together after I tear it down and clean it up.
Here is a before pic
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:53 pm
by vintage AE
Yum
We can always appreciate dirty pics, especially once we see the end results.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:22 pm
by vintage AE
vintage AE wrote: ↑Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:38 pm
Because I was told to do so lol
I'm going to put that nice looking graphite back together after I tear it down and clean it up.
Here is a before pic
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How'd that top pic get in there... oh well, enjoy
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:07 pm
by duckhead
vintage AE wrote: ↑Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:22 pm
How'd that top pic get in there... oh well, enjoy
I am interested in that top pic
What are (Lohas?) and how'd you get those wheels mounted up on your B6?
->Mark
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:50 pm
by vintage AE
duckhead wrote: ↑Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:07 pm
vintage AE wrote: ↑Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:22 pm
How'd that top pic get in there... oh well, enjoy
I am interested in that top pic
What are (Lohas?) and how'd you get those wheels mounted up on your B6?
->Mark
Yes, they are Lohas wheels. Just use a truck front axle so there's enough thread to get the nut on. Once the front axles are swapped, then they bolt right on.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:57 pm
by vintage AE
This got me looking at ultrasonic cleaners online, it's got to be easier lol
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 7:26 pm
by Diamond Dave
Ultrasonic is the way to go. I use them daily at work and for parts cleaning at home. Get a decent one, won't have to buy bigger or better later.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:09 pm
by MarkyDents
Good thing you took it apart already, mine wouldn’t fit all together
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:43 am
by EvolutionRevolution
vintage AE wrote: ↑Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:38 pm
Because I was told to do so lol
I'm going to put that nice looking graphite back together after I tear it down and clean it up.
Here is a before pic
20220713_113722.jpg
20220713_141716.jpg
Will you be replacing the body by something more period-correct?
Wait, no , that's the B6. Please don't put a body like that on the graphite.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:39 pm
by vintage AE
MarkyDents wrote: ↑Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:09 pm
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Good thing you took it apart already, mine wouldn’t fit all together
wouldn't that be nice
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:52 pm
by vintage AE
Got the new ultrasonic cleaner, and ya, I still have to use the toothbrush and pipe cleaners, but what a difference, love it.
All of the hard work is done by the cleaner, which was so nice. I just used the provided solution. Next time I'll use Dawn dish soap, which supposedly better. Next step, the hydrogen peroxide bath.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:25 pm
by Steadman
Hello, I'm new to this forum. I'm just getting around to restoring a graphite chassis RC10 I picked up almost 10 years ago. Nature of the hobby sometimes right?
I'm looking to get it back to 100% original. For as bad as it looks the chassis is perfect without a single mark in it. Transmission looks new and unused. I'll be visiting a buddy who apparently has a very large stash of vintage associated cars and spares. Hoping to buy it all from him (untouched from the late 80's early 90's).
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:11 pm
by vintage AE
The peroxide did its thing and now we are looking a little bit brighter.
Time to focus on the hardware.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:24 pm
by vintage AE
Steadman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:25 pm
Hello, I'm new to this forum. I'm just getting around to restoring a graphite chassis RC10 I picked up almost 10 years ago. Nature of the hobby sometimes right?
I'm looking to get it back to 100% original. For as bad as it looks the chassis is perfect without a single mark in it. Transmission looks new and unused. I'll be visiting a buddy who apparently has a very large stash of vintage associated cars and spares. Hoping to buy it all from him (untouched from the late 80's early 90's).
Sounds like you got a great car and potentially going to have a lot of nice parts too. Fingers crossed that you hit the motherload.
Re: Put that nice looking graphite back together
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:32 pm
by vintage AE
She's coming together nicely. Here's a couple of pics of her minus wheels and shocks.