C7 Project

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Well, I decided to start my C7 project a couple weeks ago.  I keep kicking myself for not taking pictures throughout the process.  Once I get started, I get focused on what I'm doing and forget.  So, took some pics well into the process today.  Parts blasted and the detail work started so, I can prep for coating.  




I just couldn't wait until everything was prepped so, I powder coated a few items today.  I wanted to see what the color looked like.  The color of the powder coat is really not as dark red as the pictures make it look.  It looks much  lighter in person...must be the lighting or the camera on my phone.   Anyway, I would have also had the drive case done but, I messed it up when removing the silicone plugs out of it...then, like an idiot, my OCD kicked in and I tried to "fix" it...which just made a disappointing situation much worse.  Man, was I MAD.   So, since I completely messed up the drive case, I have strip that and do it again.....not looking forward to that at all.  I could probably leave it as is but, I would drive me nuts knowing it looks the way it does.



Still have a lot of small parts to clean up..... 




More to come....

[onlyhomelites]

That powder coat sure does look nice! Are you using a hobby powder coating kit like what Eastwood offers? How did you select a paint formula?

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I use the Eastwood dual voltage gun but I do not use their powders... not a very big selection.   I get my powder from Prismatic Powders.  I just went on their site and ordered samples of different colors.  Then, compared them to what I had, to find the closest match.  So far, so good. 

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Making progress....slowly.....










Started assembly.....

[scotts2000]

Wow looks awesome! Great work

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Jan 5, 2020 19:38:40 GMT -5 oologahan said:

It looks fantastic. What media did you use for blasting?

I use an aluminum oxide, fine grit.

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Well, I finally finished the C7.  Still have not found the correct handle for it so, I put one of my spare C5 handles on it for now.  All in all, I'm pretty pleased with it.  Had some issues with the final finish on a couple items but, it is what it is.  On to the next one...

  

[onlyhomelites]

That turned out phenomenal! Nicely done!

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Thanks. Felt like it took forever.  Most nights, I'm too tired to work on things when I got home..then mad that I didn't do "something" to move things forward.  It was a lot of fun.  Now, I need  to clean my workshop...ugh.

[5terrysupersaws]

Very nice, passionate work of art, really appreciate the meticulous attention to every detail ! 

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Here's one more...

[riseandrun]

Looks like it's new! Nice job.

[edju1958]

WOW! Nice job bit!

[bit]

Thanks everyone! The only other thing I would change (other than the top handle) is the muffler assembly. When I got the saw, it had a chrome muffler on it. If I can get the one I have looking good, I will probably swap it out. The saw was pretty rough when I got it...kind of a frankensaw.

[ronaldt]

Jan 15, 2020 7:50:32 GMT -5 bit said:

Thanks everyone! The only other thing I would change (other than the top handle) is the muffler assembly. When I got the saw, it had a chrome muffler on it. If I can get the one I have looking good, I will probably swap it out. The saw was pretty rough when I got it...kind of a frankensaw.

My C-,7,and 9 all have the exhaust stack. With a little sanding and polishing, the stack can look like chrome.

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Jan 15, 2020 13:53:08 GMT -5 ronaldt said:

Jan 15, 2020 7:50:32 GMT -5 bit said:

My C-,7,and 9 all have the exhaust stack. With a little sanding and polishing, the stack can look like chrome.

Yes, they sure can.  I polished most of my other ones out like that.  Them little buggers can get pretty hot on the polishing wheel!  It's worth the price of some sore fingers!