Started Teardown On My Bantam

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   Smooth those welds out with a flap wheel on a  four inch angle grinder and they will look more factory.. 

As far as powder coat, I have no experience but I would imagine it is likie any paint job, it is what is underneath that is important....so make sure you get it as smooth and dent free as you can because like plating it will only accentuate any imperfections. 

Supposedly there are fillers that can be used with powder coat...

Edited by F Bill - 23 May 2010 at 3:15pm

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F Bill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 05 Dec. 2005 Location: central Texas Status: Offline Points: 7752	Post Options Post Reply Quote F Bill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2010 at 3:14pm
	Smooth those welds out with a flap wheel on a four inch angle grinder and they will look more factory.. As far as powder coat, I have no experience but I would imagine it is likie any paint job, it is what is underneath that is important....so make sure you get it as smooth and dent free as you can because like plating it will only accentuate any imperfections. Supposedly there are fillers that can be used with powder coat... Edited by F Bill - 23 May 2010 at 3:15pm
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ndrtkr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 18 Mar. 2009 Location: Mississippi Status: Offline Points: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote ndrtkr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2010 at 3:10pm
	I'm very fortunate also Canorisa, as my best friend is a retired factory welder, who has taught me tons about steel & welding. There is a certain since of pride looking at a project completed solely on your on. I know how you feel. You're right....it is a bubba looking job. The only thing that matters is "You're satisfied". I have become a rather accomplished welder, but when I have a welding job on one of my projects that I want to look nice I don't hesitate to call on my buddy! One thing he has taught me....If you don't like the way it turns out.....take it off an try again. Just keep that in mind. A die grinder can clean those edges nicely also. Your project is coming along, keep up the good work. As for powder coating...It's great! I've had frames pc'd. The problem with trailer tubs is that unless you're able to hammer out all the blemishes or if you need to use a skim of body filler in an area, it can't be coated. It has to adhere straight to a metal surface. If your tub is blemish free, it will work great....very expensive though in comparison to paint.
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2010 at 5:56am
	Went ahead and welded the hinges MYSELF this time. I had a good welder available but rather wanted to give it a shot myself. I know, it's a bubba job but I don't think it looks that bad. I had a good teacher next to me telling me what to do the whole time and he told me that I did good...considering that it was my first time and all. The important thing is that the tailgate opens and closes with no problems and I figure that once the trailer has been blasted and painted those hinges won't be that visible...UNLESS you are really looking at it closely, that is, lol. I'm planning on having the trailer powder coated cherry red. Any adivse on this? Has anyone had their trailer powder coated? Any likes or dislikes?
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2010 at 4:26am
	Bill: Thanks for the tip. I have already gotten my new u-bolts from Ron F.
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F Bill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 05 Dec. 2005 Location: central Texas Status: Offline Points: 7752	Post Options Post Reply Quote F Bill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2010 at 3:41am
	If you have a spring shop nearby they should be able to make you a set of new U bolts.
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2010 at 1:42am
	FINISHED DISASSEMBLE: Took off tailgate from tub. Hinges were in very bad shape. Will be welding the new ones this weekend. Bare bones: Now have to wait till August to take down to the blasters. VACATION comes first!
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	Joel I'd leave them as is and get a set of some longer ones like the 416 chains and use the threaded chain links to attach when needed with another vehicle. I think they are perfectly fine the way they are with the CJ2A and the drawbar hitch.
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr. 2010 at 8:37pm
	Hello: Have a question in regards to the safety chains. I can already tell that these safety chains are going to be too short once I get the trailer restored. Has anyone out there come up with a solution to this type of problem with their Bantam? I am considering taking off the original safety chains and put on a pair of M416 safety chains I have laying around. Still, I would not want to take the originality of the trailer so if anyone else out there has any different ideas, please let me know. Here is a pic of my original safety chains. Thanks, Joel
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr. 2010 at 8:51pm
	Hi all: I have noticed that some Bantams come with the 10 leaf springs and some come with just 5 leaf springs...like mine. Are the 5 leaf springs original to the trailer? When did they change? Anyone out there with a clue. Here is a pic of my leaf springs:
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr. 2010 at 5:47am
	PROGRESS!!! Wanted to know...Where can I get two sets of U-bolts and two shackles for this Bantam? Anyone out there have a source for these things? I'm thinking of NAPA but don't know if they carry the exact same thing. Any one with cross reference part numbers? Are the u-bolts and shackles the same as the CJ2A, by any chance? Please let me know. U-bolts: Shackles: Thanks, Joel Edited by canorisa - 26 Apr. 2010 at 5:53am
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canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr. 2010 at 4:57am
	I FINALLY got started with the tear down of my Bantam. Could only spend some hours on it today but it has begun, at least. Didn't get much accomplished as the wheels were a horse to take off. Managed to take off all the old wiring, the old tail lights, and reflectors. In all I would say I spend some time getting to know her as I started taking parts off. I already know that I'm going to have to do some light welding as the left hinge is rusted out and broken, so new ones have to be put in place. But that's just half the fun of it.
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