My 60 HT restoration is about ready for paint. It is completely disassembled, but the front and rear suspension have been redone and the steering is installed so it can be rolled around.
The question is should I install the brakes, motor, driveline, radiator etc. before or after painting? I can see pros and cons either way:
Paint now and reassemble later: Stripping and painting are less likely to mess up installed parts, easy to access everything.
Install drivetrain now, paint afterwords: Make sure that everything is working and avoid damaging new paint job putting in the engine and working around the fenders. Worst case if there is trouble, the engine and trans might have to go in and out more than once.
PS - I'm on the members web pages but that is somewhat out of date. I just posted recent photos on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/orwin/s...7632251140309/
Opinions from the members and from any pros out there?
John
The question is should I install the brakes, motor, driveline, radiator etc. before or after painting? I can see pros and cons either way:
Paint now and reassemble later: Stripping and painting are less likely to mess up installed parts, easy to access everything.
Install drivetrain now, paint afterwords: Make sure that everything is working and avoid damaging new paint job putting in the engine and working around the fenders. Worst case if there is trouble, the engine and trans might have to go in and out more than once.
PS - I'm on the members web pages but that is somewhat out of date. I just posted recent photos on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/orwin/s...7632251140309/
Opinions from the members and from any pros out there?
John
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