Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

Wanted to paint inside my cab roof today, but only got the seam sealer applied to applicable drip channels.
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So it doesn't shrink back when paint is applied, it should be left undisturbed for a couple of days. In my scenario, it will get at least a week. Horrible stuff it is too. Gets everywhere and doesn't come off easily, but has exceptional flexability and lasts long enough to see me out! I used Sikaflex Auto+. It is sandable when dry, and will take top coat paint without need for priming (though I will apply primer x1 coat. Thats just my paranoia talking, because I waht to be absolutely sure it doesn't bleed black through the green finishing coats. Product usage specs say it won't do that, but lots of things happen that shouldn't, right!
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Unable to do anything further on the roof today, I painted the panel that holds the canvas cover to front of the roof. Needed to file some/most of the edges of this piece. Several areas were surprisingly sharp, and bearing in mind the canvas will be tightly pulled against the front edge of this panel, I wanted to avoid damage to the canvas when taut. Perhaps paranoia again, but you gotta avoid as many potential threats as practical.
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My attempt at using solid copper rivets to secure the tabs on my rear window, were laughable. I don't have the correct size rivet setter, and without the correct tool I would just butcher the job. What you see above is the compromise method of fixing the lower corner tabs that hold the curtain from flapping. More about them once they are in place.