Just started reloading cleaned up my grandfather's old press RCBS Rock chucker-II that was in similar condition. Thank for videoing your work it was helpful making an easy process easier.
Great job! I just scored a RCBS A2 Pre-rock chucker around 25lbs of cast steel not cast iron & the ram is 3× thicker than a normal press. I can't wait to restore it!
I have a old Rock Chucker that's probably about the same age and condition as yours was. I'm going to try and restore mine as you did. You did a beautiful job I will say for sure. I'll be using it for depriming only. I have been using Lee presses for loading purposes
Awesome turn-out! I have the same one, except black ball on handle. I figured you'd go with the original RCBS green, but that looks fine too. Great job.
You did a really nice job it looks great... But the two wave washers should have gone down on the bottom on the piece for the handle connects to the part that holds the ram..
I just did one of these yesterday took me 2 hours. 3-in wire wheel some 220 sandpaper and the scotch pad. Looks and works like brand new. No harmful chemicals involved. Don't use Grease it dries out and gets sicky. I use light oil
i just restored an 1979 and found rust-oleum satin moss green to be an exact match for the color. i like the shiny green but wanted to keep the oringinal look.
..I bought a Rockchucker 50 years ago when l was stationed in Germany ..still have it, and except for bring a bit dirty it looks like it did 5pnyears ago...
The footage didn't save. I put tape over the threads and stuck it in the chuck of the drill and spun it like a lathe. Then I use sandpaper and steel wool to clean it up.
If it does not say Aircraft stripper on the can, I do not use it. On a hot summer day, it works in minutes. On a cold winter day, it will take a while.
I liked/upvoted and applaude you for your effort but shame on you for letting your Dad's 70s era Rockchucker get in that kind of shape in the first place. If my Son allows any of my Grandfather's or mine stuff, (which is everything from 50s-Present Day), ... reloading stuff to get in that kind of shape when I'm gone then I'll come back and haunt him. BTW, a sandblasting would have been easier ... maybe? Also, steel wool and WD40 on the press handle and the ram would have gotten rid of the pitting. The cam arms were supposed to be black, amirite?
What a comment. Who says he “let” it get in that condition? His Dad left it in the barn, and he just restored it on video. And the cam arms are whatever color he chooses to paint them.
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I just completed a total rehab of my Dads Rock Chucker Jr. So satisfying to bring these pieces back to life!
Who does not love a good old RCBS, good job
Just started reloading cleaned up my grandfather's old press RCBS Rock chucker-II that was in similar condition. Thank for videoing your work it was helpful making an easy process easier.
Great job! I just scored a RCBS A2 Pre-rock chucker around 25lbs of cast steel not cast iron & the ram is 3× thicker than a normal press. I can't wait to restore it!
I have a old Rock Chucker that's probably about the same age and condition as yours was. I'm going to try and restore mine as you did. You did a beautiful job I will say for sure. I'll be using it for depriming only. I have been using Lee presses for loading purposes
Looks like a brand new press!
Nice job! I really like that hammered green color, super nice finish. 👍
Real nice job!!! My RCII is looking pretty rough and could use a face lift. You Inspired me.
Beautifu! Truly a work of love. Thanks for sharing
Awesome turn-out! I have the same one, except black ball on handle. I figured you'd go with the original RCBS green, but that looks fine too. Great job.
How satisfying. Well done buddy.
excellent job !
You did a really nice job it looks great... But the two wave washers should have gone down on the bottom on the piece for the handle connects to the part that holds the ram..
Good job! I have a Recargamatic press from Brazil. Very good!
Nice job! Looks like new c. Rinehart
Nice job!
I just did one of these yesterday took me 2 hours. 3-in wire wheel some 220 sandpaper and the scotch pad. Looks and works like brand new. No harmful chemicals involved. Don't use Grease it dries out and gets sicky. I use light oil
i just restored an 1979 and found rust-oleum satin moss green to be an exact match for the color. i like the shiny green but wanted to keep the oringinal look.
Still using 1978 vintage Rockchucker. Still running fine.
Looks like you installed the ram backwards.
Soaking rusty parts in white vinegar always does the trick
Super Job will do the same on a RC II
..I bought a Rockchucker 50 years ago when l was stationed in Germany ..still have it, and except for bring a bit dirty it looks like it did 5pnyears ago...
Got my dad's rock chucker 1 & 2 presses that will get the same treatment.
Awesome. I like having tools with a story behind them. Good luck on the restore.
Muy bueno
Hi, I have one of these press, got as a gift but it's missing the handle. Where can I find parts for them? Do they still make them?
Contact RCBS.
@@George-tz1cv will do, thank you
what do you lube the ram bar with I’m new to reloading and don’t want to grease it due to dust and dirt in my garage.
So I have a press that got burned in a fire and I want to do the same thing. What did you do to the spring that holds the shell holder in place?
How did you get all the paint off of the press body? Did you wire wheel it all off?
Wire wheel to just about the whole thing.
What kind of grease did you use?
I didn't see how you polished the ram. Did the vinegar just remove everything and you just wiped it down?
The footage didn't save. I put tape over the threads and stuck it in the chuck of the drill and spun it like a lathe. Then I use sandpaper and steel wool to clean it up.
@@madeinthemidwest7812 i might need to try this. I just got a lyman spartan that may need a tune up.
If it does not say Aircraft stripper on the can, I do not use it. On a hot summer day, it works in minutes. On a cold winter day, it will take a while.
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I liked/upvoted and applaude you for your effort but shame on you for letting your Dad's 70s era Rockchucker get in that kind of shape in the first place. If my Son allows any of my Grandfather's or mine stuff, (which is everything from 50s-Present Day), ... reloading stuff to get in that kind of shape when I'm gone then I'll come back and haunt him. BTW, a sandblasting would have been easier ... maybe? Also, steel wool and WD40 on the press handle and the ram would have gotten rid of the pitting. The cam arms were supposed to be black, amirite?
What a comment. Who says he “let” it get in that condition? His Dad left it in the barn, and he just restored it on video. And the cam arms are whatever color he chooses to paint them.