inline for resto, chas parker 973 1/2

[gilbo]

well here is my next vise inline slated for a resto, its a chas parker 973 1/2.

vise jaws has some issue with pins that was replaced, i'll get a better idea once it goes through electrolysis

here area few pics of it

Chas Parker 973 1/2 Gallery

 

[whelenfan]

very nice! I think that a you **** is in order! How much did you pay for it? Does it have 3 and 1/2" jaws?

 

[spongerich]

I wouldn't even bother with putting that one in the ****** tank. There's so little rust, I'd just blast or wire wheel it and get some new paint on her.

 

[Packard V8]

Nice find. You'll enjoy using it. I just did a 433-1/2
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88437

jack vines

 

[trout]

how much are the 973 1/2s worth in that condition?

 

[v7guy]

That looks in good shape, congrats on the find

 

[gilbo]

very nice! I think that a you **** is in order! How much did you pay for it? Does it have 3 and 1/2" jaws?

no where close to a YOU ****, vise was $50, even though it weight like 45-47 lbs is my guess

I wouldn't even bother with putting that one in the ****** tank. There's so little rust, I'd just blast or wire wheel it and get some new paint on her.

the swivel base has more rust on it, so for sure that will go in the electrolysis

Nice find. You'll enjoy using it. I just did a 433-1/2
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88437

jack vines

hey thanks for the link, i luv your idea with the brass bushing

That looks in good shape, congrats on the find

thanks, well see how good a shape its in for sure after the cleanup

 

[spongerich]

$50 is a very good price for that. I've seen them sell for twice that.

 

[gilbo]

well i finally got around and started the electrolysis on the vise, so far just the swivel base is all, i think it came out good so far

here are some b4 & after pics of swivel base, and shot 1st coat of primer

i have the static jaw in the electrolysis now, we'll see how that piece turns out, that one had i blieve 5 different colors of paint on it

 

[gilbo]

update on the static jaw, had one little boo boo, forgot to tape the jaws, b4 i shot a coat of primer, so i will have to grind it off, and tape up b4 i shoot another coat of primer

 

[gilbo]

Finally got the chas parker 973 1/2 finished

here are a couple pics of b4 and after enjoy:

Chas. Parker 973 1/2

 

[Flatland Dave]

Dang that is nice!

 

[SweetD]

Nice job!

 

[gilbo]

Dang that is nice!

Nice job!

thanks, i have the mrs. painting the lettering right now, she even told me go get a certain paint brush, script one to be exact

 

[48James]

Nice job!

 

[whelenfan]

wow, that looks great! I will rescind the you **** from before but I still think that you got a really good deal on that vise!

 

[gilbo]

Nice job!

wow, that looks great! I will rescind the you **** from before but I still think that you got a really good deal on that vise!

thanks folks, only thing i still need to work on is replacing the pins in the dynamic jaws, some where down the line b4 i got the vise many moons ago, the pins were replaced with 2 nails, yep two nails, u see in the 2nd picture of the nails

here are two pics of the end acme screw cap with the white lettering

Here are a couple of d sides with d white lettering

 

[Catalyze]

Great work! It's nice to see a hard working vise given
a Spring refresh.
Craig

 

[midnightcruise]

Another piece of "functional art"... beautiful!

I have that exact vise on a mobile stand in my shop... It is my favorite vise... I really like how the jaws are sloped away from the workpiece. Makes it sou you can clamp closer to the actual work.

 

[gilbo]

it came out better than i thought it would

what amazes me is how the handle can get so beat up on some of these vises

 

[north]

That one came out dang beautiful. Very nice job gilbo.

 

[123Go]

Old post so Im sure it no longer looks quite this nice anymore but very nice job on it for sure.
I have a question?
What are the specs on these 973 1/2 vises? Can't find out how tall they are or length while open/closed either?
Thanks

 

[charliemoose]

Just picked up a 973 today at a yard sale $4.00 jaws look brand new and very little rust I all most fell over when he said $4.oo