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11-23-2018, 01:40 PM
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11-23-2018, 05:18 AM
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“gentleman’s club”.
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1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner. 1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, completed 68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth 2016 Porsche Carerra Cab and 2021 C63S AMG ,modern fun. www.vancouverclassiccars.com
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12-03-2018, 11:49 AM
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Very cool! Looking awesome!
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Dave Dykstra 1968 Camaro Palomino Ivory/Ivy Gold interior -Delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet, Los Angeles, CA 2013 Corvette Grand Sport 60th Anniversary Edition Arctic White/Diamond Blue interior -Delivered to Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet, IL NCRS#66003 Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson. Dykstra Motorsports
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02-10-2019, 03:44 AM
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Latest piece of shop equipment arrived on Thursday. Haven been smitten by the beautiful results of vapor blasting, we took the plunge and ordered a system in November. A 6 week build wait and our unit shipped late January. Got the machine to our shop And did the setup and test today. Results are amazing. Will be posting more before and after shots.
 Lots of cool plumbing.  Nos disc brake pad with some surface rust  And after Vapor blasting. 
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02-10-2019, 09:39 PM
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He're Paul on the maiden voyage of the VHT VH800P FL Closed Loop vapor blaster, it does produce some impressive results. The machine was made in Lincolnton, NC and was in transit for about a week during its 2,900 mile trek to Blaine, WA.. It must have encountered some cold temperatures along the way because it arrived with freeze damage. It is tested at the factory and wasn't fully drained prior to shipping so the hose nozzle split and one of the pressure T-fittings also cracked and spewed water on startup.
 Freeze Damaged T-Fitting   Freeze Damaged Nozzle 
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02-10-2019, 10:30 PM
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Wow, unbelievable results. Congrats on the new toy!
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02-11-2019, 03:34 PM
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The vapor blaster produces a very clean, sealed surface on cast iron and steel leaving a burnished-like sheen. For most applications this is fine however with cast iron its a brighter finish than I prefer so IMO cast parts need to be treated to dial-in that brown-gray fresh casting color range. Following vapor blasting I use a semi-solid oil and, in the case of spindles and steering arms, bake them at 400 degrees for about 90 minutes to achieve the fresh cast look. As the oil bakes into the cast it heat seasons the metal and also serves as a natural rust inhibitor.
Freshly vapor blasted spindles and steering arms.  Baking in the "Easy-Bake" oven  Before and after heat seasoning (The seasoned spindle appears much darker in the photo than it does in person)  Heat seasoned steering arms 
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02-11-2019, 04:28 PM
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I hope Sherrie was out when you used the ovens for your baking party?
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1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner. 1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, completed 68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth 2016 Porsche Carerra Cab and 2021 C63S AMG ,modern fun. www.vancouverclassiccars.com
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02-11-2019, 06:07 PM
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Last edited by Edgemontvillage; 02-11-2019 at 06:34 PM.
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