The rover I'm working on saw heavy farm work for about 16 years and then sat for 30 years in a field in Tennessee. Frame has some dings from work but very little rust as it has never been exposed to road salt. The only frame corrosion is just a small spot under the battery tray and a small crack in reinforcement on the inside of the rear crossmember. Otherwise it is remarkably solid (only the bulkhead shows some signs of age). Anglegrinder with wire brush removes dirt and surface rust revealling 'beautiful steel and patina' on frame and axles..........
If this vehicle is now to see periodic work in woodlot pulling trailers of firewood in summer and the occasional trip to town, but is to never, never be driven on road salt, is it to crazy to consider not painting the frame? This is a new thought that arrises as I clean the frame and marvel at it's condition. I am just taken with the quality of the machine as it exists now. Want to preserve it without giving it a facelift. Is that a crazy idea?
If this vehicle is now to see periodic work in woodlot pulling trailers of firewood in summer and the occasional trip to town, but is to never, never be driven on road salt, is it to crazy to consider not painting the frame? This is a new thought that arrises as I clean the frame and marvel at it's condition. I am just taken with the quality of the machine as it exists now. Want to preserve it without giving it a facelift. Is that a crazy idea?
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