Reed 204 1/2 restore help

[born lucky]

Restoring my Reed 204 1/2
I am struck! How do you remove the large slotted fastemers to separte the static jaw.
Funny, when I purchased this vise I had no knowledge (26 years ago) of Reed quality. This one has a badge stating it was from GM>

 

[Cope]

I used a drift punch.

 

[born lucky]

Almost done. Next up highlight the letters.
Decided on VHT engine paint. I looked into Hammerrite (only mail order) Rustoleum ( not happy with colors).
This is THE GOLDEN ONE! LOL

 

[born lucky]

Almost done.
Accent on letters next.
The Golden One! LOL

 

[scooternut]

Sweet Reed and resto, but born lucky, we've got to talk about that GM tag.... you really need to "un-restore" that part!

 

[born lucky]

Yes,Yes the GM tag I am waiting for brass rivets.
This should definitely be part of the restore.
Good eye.

 

[notlob]

That's much cooler than a GM tag. It's a Defense Plant Corp. tag, indicating that vise was likely purchased by the US Gov. as part of the industrial build up in support of the WWII war effort.

http://what-when-how.com/the-american-economy/defense-plant-corporation-dpc/