New Hampshire CMP Barn 2011- 2012 HUP Overhaul

[Bob Carriere]

....self etching primer instead of wet sanding.....even body shops use it instead of hours of time consuming hand sanding in areas like rain trough for trunk cover.... and other compound curve areas.

Some Lucas tranny oil additives may ticken you existing oil.....works good on hydraulic system on farm tractors..... or even plain old STP in moderation can work wonders..... a little will do it..... too much and you will not be able to shift during cold weather.... in fact a M 37 overloaded with STP will not start unless the clutch is depressed..... and the engine will stall if the clutch released too fast in neutral......- 30 F and STP is like cement !!!!!!

Bob

[Bob Carriere]

Have you considered using regular gasoline as a thinner in your paint...... this was standard practice to reduce shine when painting M 37 back in the 70's..

Bob

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Bob

Yes, you could do a lot of things with 1970 gas that I'm not sure would work now. As to the paint after going back to the Dupont manual think I know what the problem is, the hardener. It makes the paint set-up very fast and is hard wearing. It also makes for a very high gloss so it is fighting the flattening compound. I forgot for flattened application you use it in the 1st coat not top or last coat.

Besides I've already put some marks in the paint putting on the last little parts.

Are you guys still going to be able to come down to Weare?

Cheers Phil

[Ganmain Tony]

Always enjoy your progress shots and footage. Reassuring to see we dont always have smooth sailing as restorers as well.

Look forward to more pictures and film of the old girl thundering along...