I wanted to save a couple rusty transmissions from the dump. There may be some good parts there if I can get them apart. This week I spent building a pan that fits the profile so not as much penetrant will be needed. In this case I'm using ATF and lacquer thinner.
Some leftover 22 Ga. galvanized sheet has been taking up space so I cut out shapes and bent corners for soldering. Some plywood from another project made good forms. It took 4 days to make the pan assembly.
I used water to leak test and only 3 small leaks showed up. I added solder there. The next step was to make a stand for it. I was gifted some oak that also has been taking up space. It worked well using some slotted flat head screws to hold it together. Some old turpentine had turned brown and I mixed it with the dirt, oil and grease I had scraped off my '22 Coupe engine. It was as black as India ink and went on he oak very nicely. It seemed appropriate for this stand which looks a little like a potty chair to me now.
Everything I needed was on hand except the ATF and lacquer thinner. I left clearance for the transmission to slide in. 8 quarts of fluid and it isn't full. With the lid I can let this soak for months until I'm ready to try and break things loose.
It was good to put some stuff I've picked up to good use and kept me out of mischief for a week or so. I might have cleaned the shop otherwise.
Rich