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Posted: 8/10/2021 8:18:27 PM EDT
Like some of you, on the hunt for a 20” pencil barrel
Put everything together today, the color is a Rustoleum grey, we’ll see how well it holds up.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 8:25:46 PM EDT
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The darker coloration on the finish is the oils from my hands while assembling it, later I will put a light coat of oil to see how it affects the finish.
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Posted: 8/10/2021 8:26:33 PM EDT
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She's gonna be beautiful!
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Posted: 8/10/2021 8:29:45 PM EDT
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Nice work! Check out Sarco for the barrel they might still have some. I just ordered mine last week.
Were you able to find the correct detent pin for the upper? |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 8:57:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice work! Check out Sarco for the barrel they might still have some. I just ordered mine last week. Were you able to find the correct detent pin for the upper? Yep, ordered the front pin from Brownells |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 10:10:30 PM EDT
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where did you find the stock and grip?
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Posted: 8/10/2021 10:40:50 PM EDT
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Oh hey, I almost forgot.
Look on gunbroker and spell Sarco backwards=Seller named Ocras2007, and they are selling the same barrels for about $10 more. May be some of those left as well. Good luck! |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 10:42:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: where did you find the stock and grip? I've had those for years in my parts stash, I really like the mottled look on a retro clone. |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 10:44:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh hey, I almost forgot. Look on gunbroker and spell Sarco backwards=Seller named Ocras, and they are selling the same barrels for about $10 more. May be some of those left as well. Good luck! Thank you, will keep that in mind. I just missed some barrels from JSE surplus a few days ago It was a Luth-ar barrel https://www.jsesurplus.com/20.aspx |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 10:48:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: She's gonna be beautiful! She's a looker Bob 
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Posted: 8/10/2021 11:17:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thank you, will keep that in mind. I just missed some barrels from JSE surplus a few days ago It was a Luth-ar barrel https://www.jsesurplus.com/20.aspx Retro Rifles has them, pricey tho' |
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Posted: 8/11/2021 1:13:20 PM EDT
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Quoted: Like some of you, on the hunt for a 20” pencil barrel Put everything together today, the color is a Rustoleum grey, we’ll see how well it holds up. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/F5C63F08-D94C-4AE0-AE1D-5B146E50C44A_jpe-2047991.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/01966866-3F61-4FD5-B0CB-A058AC9BF8FA_jpe-2047993.JPG What did you spray, the upper, the lower, both, everything? |
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Posted: 8/11/2021 5:42:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What did you spray, the upper, the lower, both, everything? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Like some of you, on the hunt for a 20” pencil barrel Put everything together today, the color is a Rustoleum grey, we’ll see how well it holds up. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/F5C63F08-D94C-4AE0-AE1D-5B146E50C44A_jpe-2047991.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/01966866-3F61-4FD5-B0CB-A058AC9BF8FA_jpe-2047993.JPG What did you spray, the upper, the lower, both, everything? Upper, lower, charging handle then baked a couple times in the oven |
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Posted: 8/26/2021 6:21:09 PM EDT
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Del-ton has barrels for sale right now, hope it turns out fine
https://www.del-ton.com/20-inch-ar-barrels-s/34.htm I'ts .750 under the front sight post, I will take pics when I receive it |
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Posted: 8/26/2021 11:13:52 PM EDT
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You wouldn't happen to remember the SKU for the paint would you?
Looks damn good |
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Posted: 8/27/2021 12:48:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You wouldn't happen to remember the SKU for the paint would you? Looks damn good I'll take a pic when I return home later from work  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/1/2021 11:00:17 PM EDT
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Thank you I appreciate the pics
Did the baking even out the finish? Usually that primer drys? Texturized? I am still liking your results, looks damn good. |
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Posted: 9/2/2021 7:54:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thank you I appreciate the pics Did the baking even out the finish? Usually that primer drys? Texturized? I am still liking your results, looks damn good. I experimented by heating the part after applying the primer, the surface is not as smooth in some places. I need to paint a part without baking it to see the results it makes. The nozzle gets clogged easily and needs to be cleaned after each coat. I rubbed petroleum jelly (boy butter) into it yesterday and it made it a little darker, wanted to help even out the finish. The paint is holding up well to having oil applied to it and doesn't chip easily. My barrel also arrived yesterday and I assembled the rifle, will take pics when I get a chance. |
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Posted: 9/3/2021 5:47:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/4/2021 12:42:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Barrel installed, ordered front sight parts and sling swivel https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/9C6390DE-603D-4862-87E9-E03B1FA572EF_jpe-2076907.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/DF0A1733-683F-47CD-8282-0DD2414D5C49_jpe-2076908.JPG You really need a 3 prong on that rifle, that chrome carrier and early furniture are screaming please add a 3 prong! Nice Build though...  |
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Posted: 9/4/2021 1:22:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You really need a 3 prong on that rifle, that chrome carrier and early furniture are screaming please add a 3 prong! Nice Build though... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Barrel installed, ordered front sight parts and sling swivel https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/9C6390DE-603D-4862-87E9-E03B1FA572EF_jpe-2076907.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/DF0A1733-683F-47CD-8282-0DD2414D5C49_jpe-2076908.JPG You really need a 3 prong on that rifle, that chrome carrier and early furniture are screaming please add a 3 prong! Nice Build though... I should swap that flash hider with my other rifle  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/4/2021 1:59:36 AM EDT
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What year(s) are you going for with your build. It looks good so far.
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Posted: 9/4/2021 2:50:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/4/2021 3:07:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What year(s) are you going for with your build. It looks good so far. For this recent build I just wanted to build a slick side (model 604/SP1) clone. |
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Posted: 9/4/2021 7:09:12 AM EDT
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Your early 604 looks great. Especially with that almost perfect motting! I agree that your early flat side lower 604 would look better with a 3 prong FH. But in your defense if you choose to keep the bird cage, the USAF M16's were mix matched as the years went on so anything could be correct. Nice job!
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Posted: 9/5/2021 11:18:43 PM EDT
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Congrats! Turned out great.
I am searching for that color locally. My project is a bit different lol. |
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Posted: 9/6/2021 6:45:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats! Turned out great. I am searching for that color locally. My project is a bit different lol. Thank you, I hope your project turns out great as well. Let me know if you need anything. |
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Posted: 9/6/2021 12:38:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For this recent build I just wanted to build a slick side (model 604/SP1) clone. 604’s had a partial fence the slick sides were 601’s and 602’s and as you mentioned SP1’s |
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Posted: 9/11/2021 1:33:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thank you, I hope your project turns out great as well. Let me know if you need anything. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Congrats! Turned out great. I am searching for that color locally. My project is a bit different lol. Thank you, I hope your project turns out great as well. Let me know if you need anything. might start a new thread on it here, but not what you guys might expect. been so busy with work havnt much time for my projects.  
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Posted: 9/11/2021 9:47:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/11/2021 11:59:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Changed out flash hider https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/118284/7A3A472E-7C0C-451D-BB32-9B4FAEBA8269_jpe-2087349.JPG Nice, can we get a full length shot of the rifle with new 3 prong installed? |
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Posted: 9/12/2021 9:31:37 AM EDT
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Very nice !!
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