Done! Vert 6 case

[fabes]

Yes signguy, I'm going to sand it down to bare metal (bottom of machine and inside compressor area), treat it and repaint it. Gone this far, might as well take it a little further and make sure it lasts longer....

[SIGNGUY]

Ok
I was just wondering since you where going through all the trouble of Cleaning it, only to sandblast it later? just seems like extra work?
Good luck on the restoration.. .it's hard but rewarding work!
ask questions as there are many knowledgable folks on the site!

[fabes]

Fellas,
Here's my current update. The bottom shelf of the frame was so bad, that I had to replace it too  . I also sanded down the compressor area and bottom, treated it, primed and repainted it. The replacement shelf will be welded in today. I'll hit around the new weld with some POR15 and paint that too.

This has been a long process and I've learned a lot. I would have never paid what I did for this machine had I knew the work that needed to be done. Rookie/Newbie mistake, I guess. Next time I'll know!

[Ken R]

Looks like it's coming along really nice!!!  Great job!

[fabes]

Thanks, Ken. Being a rookie with no products and not many tools, it's become a bit of a "money pit" type project  But at least I'll have all the stuff I need if I do another one  !

[cokecolaman]

It won't be "if".... It will be when. Most people here will tell you that once you do your first machine, it's very addicting...

[Ken R]

Concur!  The search for another machine is half the fun!!!

[rayg]

Pete,

 It may have been somewhat expense, but if you learned something and enjoyed doing it then that's priceless... also you got to buy some new tools, that's a win win situation! 

Ray

[fabes]

New shelf welded in, POR 15 laid down and silcon to help seal it. Getting there....
Prime, paint, wood frame next......

[Ken R]

Great job and coming along nicely!  Thanks for posting your progress, it really helps with what to expect for those of us that haven't gotten into it just yet....into actually restoring one that is.