AK Receiver Flat

[LiLBucket]

So I just ordered my parts kit!! A Romanian AK-47 model 1975 from sportsmansguide.com.

I called as opposed to ordering online and asked about the bore condition. They assured me that it would be in good to very good condition, so I feel quite comfortable with my purchase thus far.

Can't wait to start "wrenchin" on the "new" gun! I guess the Jeep will have to be put on hold for a bit!!

Just thought I'd share my joy! Carry on!

[Greentimber]

Rivets only!!

[toy4x4]

Did you receive the kit yet? Was woundering what kind of shape it was in. Waiting for copes to get them in stock again so I could order..

[towerclimber37]

I think this will be neat! I want to see the finished product when ya get done!

[LiLBucket]

For an update....

Edit: Sorry for the length!!

I got the kit about a week ago as well as the random other parts. The kit was in pretty good shape with a nice bore and only minor wear on the metal. I haven't yet ordered my compliance parts, but I will probably do that this week. I'm still trying to decide on how I want the finish to be (evil black plastic foregrip and pistol grip or traditional wood??).

It's coming along nicely and I hope to have it finished by the weekend. I've got the receiver bent and the FCG (fire control group) mocked up. This is the original FCG, but will eventually be replaced by a double hook trigger and FCG from Tapco.

I am very impressed with the Tapco flat! The lower front trunion holes were the only ones that needed to be egged a bit (they didn't line up just right so my friend Dremel had to help out!!). The rest of the holes are perfect so far and have made the assembly quite straight forward. By the way, I didn't use a fancy scmancy bending jig or a press brake or hand brake for the bending. (I bent it by "hand", shhh) I will go more in detail on this once the rifle is complete as I hope to put together a build thread. I know some of you might be gasping at this thought, but believe it or not, it turned out NICE and was actually quite simple. So stay tuned, more detail on this later!!

I've drilled and tapped the front and rear trunions and am now working on the upper and lower rails. Last nights stopping point was getting the bolt and carrier to slide freely on the top rail and determine the location of the lower rails. Hopefully I can get them welded up tonight or tomorrow. I still need to heat treat the lower rails and the FCG holes, but that'll take no time really.

The only other thing that might be a bit of a headache, or worry me a bit, is the final finish. I'll probably do a baked duracoat or rustoleum finish once it's test fired and approved for service. I've considered having the receiver powder coated at work with a black crinkle finish, maybe the whole gun.....I need to look into that!

Again, stay tuned and look for an AK thread. I know it's been beat to death on the internet, but I think our very own build thread would be neat.

Thanks for the interest and let me know if there are any questions!

[Shay VanVlymen]

Great!

Building your own guns is a fun and rewarding hobby. I'm looking forward to seeing some pics.

[toy4x4]

Yea...Take plenty PICS!!!!!

[LiLBucket]

I sure have! I'll be welding up the lower rails today. I may not be able to get in progress pics, but I'll take some afterwards (don't wanna be snappin pics in the weld shop). I mocked it up last night and took some pics on my phone, but they're not good quality and I don't feel like hassling with uploading them right now.

Nonetheless, when I build it, they will come (the pics!!)

[myheartsinTN]

Skip the rustoleum. That AK will get hotter than hell. Rustoleum will not hold up. Good Luck

I'll probably do a baked duracoat or rustoleum finish once it's test fired and approved for service. I've considered having the receiver powder coated at work with a black crinkle finish, maybe the whole gun.....I need to look into that!

[LiLBucket]

Hey, I forgot about this thread!!

I need to do a build thread as I have finished building and firing the AK, but yet to make time to put together said thread.

myheartsinTN: I did in fact do the rustoleum finish. So far it's held up nicely and if it does prove to be no good, it won't be to much trouble to re-do. I used the high temp Rustoleum, like for grills, and baked it at 350 for an hour.

I'll try to take some pis sometime soon and put em up here!!