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.

PAINT-FINALLY

After much trial and tribulation I finally got some paint on the body bits. First attempts were poor with drips and sags and wrong mixed paint. After more primer/sealer, much sanding and practicing my French I finally got  a usable paint job. Still needs a bit of sanding and buffing to clear the dust particles but I'm on my way.

Tomorrow I'll start painting the wood frame and get ready to assemble the body. I'll do the body finishing in place since it will be more stable. The fun stuff begins.

LITTLE PROJECTS

I laid out some 1/8" peal n stick rubber strip on the upper flange of the chassis and cut out the bolt holes for mounting the body SOON.

I had ordered an 18 tooth sprocket for the '35 Sports but never installed it. Glad I didn't so it is now on the F Super. I found a use for my huge Monkey wrench.