Freds next project

[Newie]

A bit of a different set up to yours Fred, but I ran a thread a while back on my wheel carrier fabrication which may be of interest to you if you haven't seen it.

https://www.mokeforum.com.au/index.php/topic,9927.0.html


Newie

[Nickomokeo]

Hi Fred, always read your posts with interest.

My wheel carrier is standard, on a late model body with the reinforcing in the back panel and it has still cracked, out at the edge where it meets the side pod.  So, any extra support you can give it. to take some load off that panel, the better.

Cheers, Nicko

[shorty 68]

Hi Fred if you are going to use the mokes aust rear bar buy it first and the alter the wheel carer as the wheel fits behind the bar, not on it.

[shorty 68]

Saw your video on facebook fred lots of crome going on. Looks good.

[Fred flinstone]

Shorty I didn't realise that you where Part of that Moke Group there?

[shorty 68]

Yes we get around.

[Fred flinstone]

Just got back My other 2 wheels from Powder coaters today and Dropped off the Housing for Rod changer Gear Box and Diff Housing too to be Powder coated Silver

[Moke2b]

Oohh shiney.....

They look nice were you happy with the finish?

[Fred flinstone]

Yes Moke2be I am happy with the finish But the seams where the spokes in the wheel are joned on there are some gapes
in one of Madogs Poasts he said use Silicon and seal it up first But My Powder coating Guye advised me aginst that  Because He said it will just Peal off
He told me that He use a Product called Peasole to treat the rust first
Right now I have to stick to a Budget and and I can only afford to get a couple of Items Powder Coated each week
after owning an other Moke Befor as a practice Project There are things I would do diferant on this one
as a Keeper   

[Halfpint]

Hi Fred
One thing with powder coat is that it uses an electric charge which creates a fariday type field on some internal angles or corners  spokes are one such place.
See if your powder coater can give you some powder, mix a little bit with a good quality thinner and use a small artist brush to touch up where it was missed.
Leave it laying flat. It will take a few days to set hard, but should work better than an acid cure selastic
HP

[Fred flinstone]

Hi its Been a while since I have poasted
Had  a set back last week  I was driving the Moke to the RWC inspector and the engine stopped and crank Jamed up