The headstock was missing several of the components, most of which I recently picked up. The headstock has already been stripped and primed, and the tubes have all been turned on my other SS 520's lathe per other posts found in this forum (used a test plug from HD and a couple of wheels screwed to a piece of scrap to support the other end). Came out great. I will have more pics to post later.
In the meantime, I am trying to figure out how to patch the appx. 3" x 1 1/2" hole in the motor pan (see last 2 pics). I do not have any welding equipment, so would like to know if there is a non welding solution that I could use to patch this up. I have considered fiberglassing or trying to weld a scrap piece of metal on the inside of the pan with JB Weld and then using some kind of filler to smooth out the exterior surface (bondo, etc.?).
Very interested in what you master restorers would suggest?
Also, I haven't settled on a paint scheme yet, but am not that excited about just painting it all up SS gray. I know it's my machine and I can do whatever I want - but is it considered Sacrelig to use a greenie or goldie paint scheme on a non greenie or goldie unit? I find those schemes much more attractive than basic gray.
I plan to modify the unit into a Shorty, and will likely have Bill modify the motor to run in reverse.
Thanks again for your input. Bob
. The vents are pretty inexpensive too - another bonus.
