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- 1973 Convertible H Code, 351C 2V FMX
As I travel down this seemingly never-ending path of replacing my front suspension, I disassemble many parts and would like to spiff up, and extend the lifetime of many small and not-so-small parts (everything from bolts and nuts to the splash guards for the front disc brakes) without having to buy new ones. Most are just a little rusty and mostly need a wire brush, but others are caked with grease and grime collected since 1973.
What are some good ways to restore these parts? I don't have a parts cleaner, and for safety reasons I'm very hesitant to fill a bucket up with gasoline and soak them in it. Should I invest in a semi-pro parts cleaner tank for a couple hundred bucks, or can I get by with a few different wire brushes for my drill and some spray-on cleaner and rattle cans? Again, I'm not looking to build a show car, but I'll probably want to take it to a few small shows and show it off around town.
The previous owner must have garaged it most of the time, because there is very little rust and the convertible top and interior are in great shape.
Thanks for any recommendations. It'll give me something to do during the coming winter. Remember, cheaper is better whenever possible.
Doc
What are some good ways to restore these parts? I don't have a parts cleaner, and for safety reasons I'm very hesitant to fill a bucket up with gasoline and soak them in it. Should I invest in a semi-pro parts cleaner tank for a couple hundred bucks, or can I get by with a few different wire brushes for my drill and some spray-on cleaner and rattle cans? Again, I'm not looking to build a show car, but I'll probably want to take it to a few small shows and show it off around town.
The previous owner must have garaged it most of the time, because there is very little rust and the convertible top and interior are in great shape.
Thanks for any recommendations. It'll give me something to do during the coming winter. Remember, cheaper is better whenever possible.
Doc