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23-03-16, 03:27
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Been a little bit since my last post but life got in the way for a while. I have just finished up on the gas tanks as that was a big job as they were quite rusted out where the felt was and I had to cut all of the rusted bits out and make new metal up for the patches. After I had them tacked I tig welded them as I wanted full penetration so the less likely of having a pin hole afterwards. For extra insurance I coated the insides of the tank with a sealer that a local antique ford parts dealer sells as well as putting a coat of the por15 on the outside where the newly made patches were. I did the filled them up with gas and let them sit for 1/2 a day and no leaks
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23-03-16, 03:30
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The sealer I used and the finished tanks. If there was any more work that had to be done with those tanks I would have looked into making new ones as it was around a weeks work in total
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23-03-16, 03:34
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Also got my seat cushions back from the upholstery shop and overall I am satisfied with the results. I just have to install the lift the dot fasteners and they will be ready to install.
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23-03-16, 04:31
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23-03-16, 23:11
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i agree most would have had new tanks fabricated, maybe you will start a trend for repair.
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25-03-16, 05:16
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Well I just finished up fabricating new sand shields as the ones I got with the carrier were not that great of shape. Getting closer to getting another paint session in and then things will go a lot faster again
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06-04-16, 07:15
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A few updates to post, Finally finished up with the gas tanks painted and installed with the rest of the fuel system. Was also able to obtain a NOS set of the gas tank straps with the turnbuckles, Just have to finish up on the vent tubes for the full finish. It now is running on its own fuel system
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06-04-16, 07:20
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With the fuel tanks installed I could finally put on the tracks and the first time in 51 years I'm told it moves under its own power, Oh what a feeling. Still a ways to go but the future looks bright
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06-04-16, 07:50
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Very nice Dave, you have done a very nice job. How come you decided to join the track at the front? It's traditionally done between the sprocket and the back bogie wheel.
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06-04-16, 17:25
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