FUEL TANK

The tank looked nice on the outside but it had a couple of leaks along the front edge (usual spot). Looking inside with a borescope I could see the rust and decided to do a seal job on it. I chose the KBS brand sealer kit and it looks like it worked just great. Took 3 days to do the cleaning, etching and sealing with waiting to dry time. The sealer takes 4 days to dry so it's a week long job.

BONNET FINISHED

A big day today. I got the bonnet all buffed up and installed.

WINGS MOUNTED

Finally mounted the wings for the last time. Lucas 1130 sidelamps installed. I used rubber fender welting between the wing and inner wood panel.

WHEELS AND TIRES

I had the wheels sandblasted and then I painted them with VHT silver wheel paint. New Metzeler Block K Sidecar tires are mounted and we are back on our feet. I corrected the paint where it dripped and now for color sanding and buffing.

RADIATOR MOUNT

The rad is now bolted up with can installed so time for a little inspiration shot. The left wing and bonnet are just tacked in place but it is looking good!!! The wheels are back from the sand blaster and will get painted over the weekend and have tires mounted next week. I found more fuel tank leaks and signs of rust along the front edge so I'll have to do a tank seal inside.

COOLING FAN

I've added a 10" electric fan (thanks Bob L.). The mount is just some alum flat and U bolts to the crosstube. I added a bolt the holds the bottom of the flat at a distance from the X member to keep it from rotating. Seems to be a firm mount. I made a shroud from thin alum flashing sheet.

CHAIN LUBRICATOR

The parts for this build came with a chain lubricator. This is a cylinder with a leather cup piston pump with a cable/lever actuator and two check valves to control the flow. I did an overhaul on it and got it working so it is now installed. I have a 1/4" tube that will be fixed over the tranny sprocket.

DASH INSTALL

I had to make a glove box and finally figured out a way to do it. A simple donut cut from 1/2" plywood forms the opening and the plug removed is the front end. The wall is just thin alum sheet. Some vinyl for the inside and Bob's your Uncle.

The donut is then screwed to the back of the dash with 3 screws. The Dash is a piece of African Paduka and is a beautiful piece of wood. It was quite orange so I used some brown stain and an oil finish. now installing the steering.

 

THE MARRIAGE

This is a BIG event. Fitting the body to the chassis for the final time (I hope). I've started sanding the dust specs and run repairs.