Dan:
As you remove each item, try to restore/refurbish it enough so it is ready to
be installed. Keep the fasteners with the item. Place the item in clear
sealable plastic bags and place inside the bag a note stating what the item is,
its location, and any special features that need to be identified to install it
exactly as it was removed. Put up a series of shelves on the wall and place
each
item on the shelf.
Years ago, I did a TD. I placed most items in paper sandwich bags, (pre zip
lock days), wrote on the outside
of the bag the information I needed, and placed the items on a several wooden
shelves I had on the wall. Because the description was on the outside of the
bag, I could easily scan the shelf to find a part/item.
A few years later, I rebuilt and assembled a completely striped TD for someone.
It came in big boxes and pieces, and looked more like an oversized Monogram
model. It was a real headache as nothing was labeled and small pieces/parts
were lost. I had to constantly consult my own TD to verify things. This always
wasn't helpful as early TDs have many differences from the later ones.
I am currently working on an MGA. As I removed the parts, I labeled and
bagged in plastic. AS I didn't have the shelf space, I placed them in several
large
boxes. This isn't as convenient as the paper bags on the shelf, as I can never
remember which box the part went in. For me, the paper bags on the shelf worked
alot better. If I can find space on the wall, I intend to put up some shelves
and drop all of the plastic bags into paper ones with descriptions written on
the outside.
I'd also get a copy of the factory parts manual as PO's may have changed items.
Blake
> 1 Any advice from other long-termers out there on how
> to store parts that are removed? Just looking
> for overall guidance on how NOT to lose things over
> time. I plan to take a lot of pix (still and video)
> of the before and during states but would appreciate
> any additional advice.
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