Rims RESTORE STAGE - Started in March of 2005. Took about 4 weeks (working weekends) to complete.
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4/23/2005 I started the rims restoring by first attempting to split the rims. I had to soak the nuts with penetrating oil, a couple days before they finally broke. This took a fair amount of effort just getting these nuts off.
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4/23/2005 I wanted to try soaking in vinegar to see if it would remove the rust prior to sandblasting. It was over kill but I wanted to see the effects.
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4/23/2005 I wanted to first soak them in Vinegar to remove most of the rust. I used a big tub, and soaked each rim for a number of days.
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4/23/2005 The rims were then blasted and primered with red oxide paint. I have a couple good coats.
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4/23/2005 I primered both sides and let dry, then turned over and repeat the steps. I was careful to to run the paint, which would ruin the look.
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4/23/2005 I then painted with the Lusterless 319 military paint, giving a couple good coats as well. making sure I don't run the paint.
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4/23/2005 Once the rims were complete, I was ready to install the new tires, tubes and flaps. I saw on G503 that it would help to put baby power on the flaps prior to installing.
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4/24/2005 To help keep the flap under control, I installed some washers on the valve of the intertube. this helps me manipulate the rim and the tube/flap.
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4/24/2005 Here I show that how to pull the washers that are on the valve. This becomes very important when you are working on the rim.
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4/24/2005 Once you get the valve on the rim lined up and the tire installed, slap the valve stem (from Ron on G503) quickly. Otherwise, the valve my fall back inside of the rim. (Note: make sure you put some air in the tube prior to installing on rim)
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4/24/2005 I slapped the nuts on the rim and it looks great.
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4/24/2005 I finally finshed all of the rims, here I included a 5th repo rim so I am ready to go. Note: I found the repo split rims are not interchangeable with original combat rims.
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