Calling all PRO's.... I got questions.

[dodge2500]

I will see how easy it is to disassemble and reassemble before I take it apart. If it is easy i will probably do what collecture recommened (by the way collecture that was me who called the other day. I have a few more things to do before I send those mechs out). To hard I will do what RC recommended. I appreciate it guys.
What about the sprockets and other exposed moving parts though? Just paint it on or dissasemble everything and hammertone it?

[collecture]

I think it was the 51G model that sported the chrome trim. You don't see too many original G's. The chrome trim was thin - very similar to the V-44 trim.

[dodge2500]

This 51 is a Super, not sure if that is the G or not.

[magcag01]

I recently restored a c-51. What I decided to do before pulling the ammo belt apart was to try to polish it. I bought some 2" polishing
wheels from Mcmaster Carr. These are kind of like scotch brite. They have a 1/4" stem. I put it in my drill motor, got some aluminum and
stainless steel polishing compound, and got started. I laid the belt out on a table and polished the outside first. Then went and did the inside.
There were black oxidation spots and some pitting. On these areas I had to get more aggressive and use sandpaper to get underneath it.
Then I went back over it with the polishing compound. I must say they now look brand new. It just took some time and elbow grease. I may
eventually clear coat them. The machine is all together  so I am watching for any signs of oxidation starting again before clear coating.Also my ammo belt sprockets used the black plastic bushings to roll on. Mine were froze up/cracked. So I bought some black delrin round stock and machined
some new ones. The whole belt assembly looks and works good as new. Hope this helps.

[magcag01]

heres a pic

[dodge2500]

thanks for the tip. I will be getting to the ammo belt soon. That looks really good. All you used was a polishing wheel? Where yours similar to mine before you started? The pic may be on page one.

[magcag01]

Yes, mine did look similar. What you need to do is try polishing some certain spots that you think are the worst. If this does not work, then you
may have to go the the other route. I just try to find ways to do stuff myself to save money, knowing I have the time to do it. You just
have to figure out how much and money you want to spend, or how much time and work you want to spend.  I guess I prefer a lot of work LOL.

[johnieG]

heres a pic

Magcag01, I think your pic' is too small to see any real detail     sounds like your hard work paid off though .. (hint-hint for a bigger picture)

[magcag01]

Sorry, I'm having problems figuring out how to put pics on here the right way. This is a link to some better pictures of
my machine.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/30838-cavalier-c-51-restoration

[johnieG]

I loaded them up for you, & your link to the pic's works too!   It's Very Very nice machine!