January 2021

Recast rubber in the transmission support. Used a torch to melt out the rubber, and made some molds to support the pieces in the proper position and used Simple Resin Enduro-Soft 2-part polyurethane. It turned out that wasn’t up to the task, so redid it with Enduro-Flex, which is advertised for use in poly bushings.
Attachments
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Transmission mount in original condition - oil soaked rubber
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Melting out rubber from transmission support
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Plywood form in place for pouring 2 part polyurethane
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Bottom side plywood form
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Forms clamped in place and ready for pouring
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2-part polyurethane poured in place
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Forms stripped off


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.