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Posted on June 2, 2015
Anyone know what the original color for a Berg was? I have one I rescued from a scrap pile following a barn fire. Its in pretty good shape but it has that red oxide from being in a fire and I was thinking of having it blasted and painting it.
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Kenny, Berg doesn’t come to mind. Can you post a photo? Is this a private branded product?
Dan
It is the same as the 7″ sheave myers Ok except for the markings are Berg equipment of Marshfield WI
color is a little off in the photo
Kenny
Kenny, great that helps. This is a “branded” trolley originally made by Myers. They did not do a great deal of this and I think I saw this one at the meeting as well. The most typical example we see of Myers private labeling is a Cross Draft heavy weight marked as the “Right Angle.” Now that we know what we are talking about, the answer to your question is “aluminized silver” which is the typical bright Myers paint for all the Myers. I would think the spring would be effected by the high heat of the fire as well. Be careful below this rig. quick note, that track is hung upside down. The “L” should rise up as a means of protecting the rail wheels from chipping.
Dan
It is sitting on the track from the strickler I salvaged out of the barn we tore down actually. The springs are indeed bad, but I have another junk myers that I bought for parts. Is there a way to remove those pins and reuse them, they are almost like rivets or is there a source of new ones?. Although its not a problem on this model, Is there a way to remove the wheels on other trolleys that are not adjustable?
Kenny
Kenny, no grind off the head (or hand drill) and dump the pins. When the time comes to put it all back together use long fine bolts or threaded rod with nuts on either end (fancy displays use acorn nuts). I get square nuts locally. Removing wheels that have been peened/staked is done all the time, but it takes some skill and has some consequences. Many can be worked out if torch heated and struck out carefully with brass rod. Almost anything is possible on these chassis, but it takes time and practice. Most cracked/chipped wheels can be made perfect right in place with skillful welding.
Dan
Color is a gold color Mine has some original gold paint on it and a Berg Sling carrier N.O.S that Isaw hadthe same gold paint on it. Thanks
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