Too bad i didn’t know about this project. I’ve got a blasting cabinet and a couple CZ to do. Would have blasted for you. How hard was it to strip with the tools you used?
I’ve had good luck with Alumahyde on several AKs, but I’m going with a satin Cerakote on them to try to come close to...
I've done about a dozen builds. I'd say it's over an hour......to set heads pacing and make sure GB and FSB are straight. Then, u gotta drill pin holes.
Most gunsmiths don't work on AKs.
Go to the AKFILES.COM and look for dallas.moore. see if he will take the work. Great builder.
Akfiles.com is where I learned to build.
Chinese stock will fit. You could refinish it and it'll look fine.
Chinese mag should fit....the Yugo is slightly wider, I believe.
Chinese Receiver cover will fit.
Chinese gas tube will fit.
Apex, Numrich, and AIM are out of almost everything. You're going to have to stick with Ebay...