Chubby SR Teardown. RESIZED TO 640 X 800 but Still HUGE.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Tue. Jul. 27, 2010 12:42 pm

Thanks for reminding me. I have to call him today to order the rest of my parts.

captcaper · Post by **captcaper** » Wed. Jul. 28, 2010 6:04 am

If you find an old one he'll buy it back to get rebuilt. He gave me $100 for it. I payed $50.. I'm glad I knocked down the price from the guy I bought it from.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Wed. Jul. 28, 2010 8:54 am

Yeah, when I talked to him the first time he tried to get me to send it back to him. But I told him no, I was going to restore it and use it myself.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Thu. Jul. 29, 2010 8:36 pm

Made a little more progress with it tonight. Its tough working on it when I can. I wish I had the time to spend a full day on it. But, that is what sucks about work. You spend 90% of your time working and the other 10% trying to catch up on stuff that you should've done but couldn't.

At any rate. Here's some pics.

Take note of the comments, I have questions. I'm trying to get the stove done so I can install it, I also need to get moving on my coal bin. I should probably get ready to place an order of coal.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Thu. Jul. 29, 2010 8:44 pm

Here are a few more. Again, I have questions in some of the notes.

What I was thinking of doing with the door is getting as much of the old paint off of it and taping the outer edges off then painting the center section the Mahogany Red and polishing the outer edge of the door. Not sure if it'd look alright though. And I'd hate to do it only to decide it looks bad and end up stripping it again.

ceccil · Post by **ceccil** » Fri. Jul. 30, 2010 12:28 am

I wouldn't use a stone of any kind. I would just get a small wire wheel for it and use that. Any stone will grind metal right off the stove.

JB Sparks · Post by **JB Sparks** » Fri. Jul. 30, 2010 5:10 am

IOF, I agree with Ceccil, don't use a stone wheel on the cast parts. I used a wire wheel in my Dremel tool to get in the nooks and crannies, it is a real small wheel.

The stove black polish will make the cast parts a pewter color not a black color, the more coats of polish you use the darker it gets. I applied the polish with a paint brush using a swirling motion to work it in, let dry and buffed with a nylon bristle brush. I suppose you could use an old shoe polish brush if you had one.

That "McCarthy" signature could be the company name of the casting company...just a guess. Ask Larry the next time you talk to him, would be interesting to know.

The wire handle I believe is a press fit, Be careful using any type of pliers taking it off as you could leave teeth marks in the metal. Don't know off hand what to do with them, hopefully somebody else will chime in with an answer.

Looking good so far. I know what you mean about the job getting in the way of your project time. such is life in the fast lane.

JB

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Fri. Jul. 30, 2010 10:44 am

Yeah, I knew I'd run the risk of gouging the metal with the stone, just figured I'd throw it out there. Looks like I'll be swinging by Lowes tonight to pick up some more wire wheels for my Dremel tonight.

Ok, I thought I had applied the polish incorrectly. I just used a cloth to apply it then another one to take it off. I only applied two coats of polish to it, maybe I'll put a few more on and see what it looks like.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Fri. Jul. 30, 2010 8:51 pm

Talked to Larry this afternoon. My ash pan came in and he will be shipping it along with my fire view door, 7" lid and new shaker rod assembly out this upcoming Monday. I can't wait to get this thing done.

I'm going to pick-up my new truck tomorrow then I'm going to be working on the stove. Hopefully I can get the ash door and lid finished.

JB Sparks · Post by **JB Sparks** » Sat. Jul. 31, 2010 5:15 am

That's good news IOF. If you don't mind me asking, how much is Larry charging for the fire view door? Also, don't forget to post a pic of the new truck too.

JB

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Sat. Jul. 31, 2010 8:44 am

He is charging $139 for the fire view door. I'll definitely post a pic of the truck when I get it home.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Sat. Jul. 31, 2010 7:16 pm

I just got home, don't really have time to work on my stove but I do have pics of my new truck.

1999 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab V6 Magnum. Its actually the same year as my Neon. I unfortunately did not manage to make it to MVC today to get it registered but I'll go during the week.

JB Sparks · Post by **JB Sparks** » Sat. Jul. 31, 2010 8:10 pm

Nice looking truck. $139 seems fair. Thanks

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Mon. Aug. 02, 2010 2:42 pm

Thanks. I'm happy with it. Its kind of nice to have a truck that will start up when you want it to and have the 4wd to work when you want it to.

On a thread related note. Just spoke to Larry he sent out the rest of my parts today. So, in a few days I will get the ash pan, fire view door, shaker rod, and the 7" lid.

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Mon. Aug. 02, 2010 10:41 pm

So we'll get to see it all together and painted up pretty soon, huh?

Chubby SR Teardown. RESIZED TO 640 X 800 but Still HUGE.

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