The parts look in very good condition. No marks on the swivel bearing cups.1967 Softop Project "Robin"
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
The parts look in very good condition. No marks on the swivel bearing cups.Owner of the same Patrol since 1967
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Thanks! They really do all around.
Awesome moment tonight. Out and about taking my daughter to a beach here near home. I was walking across the parking lot and had to do a double take as a Patrol pulled in.
We got to check it out and chat with the owner. I believe he is on here. Nice meeting you Matt!
Interestingly enough I also came across another locally tucked behind a fence at a mechanics lot.
It looked pretty clean and complete. Had AZ tags and a palm tree leaf looking camo paint job. Does anyone recognize this patrol?
Awesome moment tonight. Out and about taking my daughter to a beach here near home. I was walking across the parking lot and had to do a double take as a Patrol pulled in.
We got to check it out and chat with the owner. I believe he is on here. Nice meeting you Matt!
Interestingly enough I also came across another locally tucked behind a fence at a mechanics lot.
It looked pretty clean and complete. Had AZ tags and a palm tree leaf looking camo paint job. Does anyone recognize this patrol?
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Very cool sightings! I think I recall seeing the camp one for sale a while ago.
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Today I started blasting the axles with the help of a friend.
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I was able to finish blasting the axles today (ran out of glass media last time. Got a nice coat of paint on them tonight and I am smiling ear to ear looking at some fresh clean axles!
I have one axle mount that has some rot in the middle. I’ll need to go back and replace or patch this.
I have one axle mount that has some rot in the middle. I’ll need to go back and replace or patch this.
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Getting some disc brake components painted up. This steel it paint is spendy but it’s very durable.
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Now that temps are workable in the garage again I got some additional paint on the axles.
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Truly a great approach on the frame treatment.
Was your frame "hot dipped" or "flame sprayed". It appears like a high quality hot dip to me from the pictures. Don't forget it can be painted with the right primer. Will your Patrol ever be driven off road?
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Was your frame "hot dipped" or "flame sprayed". It appears like a high quality hot dip to me from the pictures. Don't forget it can be painted with the right primer. Will your Patrol ever be driven off road?
Roling and Patrolling,
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
The frame was hot dipped. The original thinking behind this was that I wanted superior rust prevention as well as I simply loved the look of the galvanized frames you see on many old rovers. I lean more towards painting the frame black now if I can find the right paint and process. I see in Europe the rover guys all use Mordant t wash as a primer of sorts. my understanding is this kills the reactions happening on the galv surface which will cause paint to flake off if not treated properly.L60Boerne wrote: ↑Tue Apr 01, 2025 7:29 am Truly a great approach on the frame treatment.
Was your frame "hot dipped" or "flame sprayed". It appears like a high quality hot dip to me from the pictures. Don't forget it can be painted with the right primer. Will your Patrol ever be driven off road?
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The galv finish is OK. It is more dull gray than that shiny variety you might see on a new boat trailer.
Another option is adding a beauty coat of galv paint on top from a company local to me. https://store.zrcworldwide.com
The patrol will see light forest roads across New England and likely even some beach driving here in Massachusetts. The offoading and beach driving has me wondering how far I will take the restoration. Mechanically I want it to be spotless and new. On the body I am torn between going for showroom or simply doing it budget minded and trying to patch what needs to be patched and blend in to the patina.