[RichardT10829]

Well thought i would pop up a few more pictures just to maintain peoples interest (if there is any) i have started to mount the front fenders and the odd bits and bobs, i got a large quantity of base paint which i spent ages with period swatches at the Chromadex factory in Gateshead, luckily for me the girl who served me is severely hot ! needless to say it took just over an hour, got her number too shame i cant ring it though the paint code nearest (ie one tint off) to the 1943 "Light Stone" is RAL1002 in 10% matt, the new NATO version of Light Stone is miles away from the 1940's version. the paint costs £30 for 5 ltrs and they do it whilst you are there. i have quickly flashed over the front of the hull then i pushed it out into the sun to make sure i was happy, and it is very vry close indeed. i have ni on finished my dash pannel which has its NOS speedo in, i was the first person to look into the gauge since 1943 as the box had been sealed, almost a shame to open it ! same goes for the switch pannel which had been sealled up in 1942 at the ford factory to be opened by me over 60 years later.
still got the visors to put onto the plates but will do this with a mag drill once it is all buttoned up. center bulkhead is back in and sides are on, going to make the rear plate removeable i think for ease of engine removal, not fully decided on it yet though.