M38a1 CDN2 - Winter Project

[Frank v R]

the other problem with them welding them is they warp the hell out of those areas on the tub, I also see you have 1 53' fender,

[Wayne Hingley]

That fender is actually off this CDN2, but due to patch damage I removed the original reinforcement plate. I have a new reinforcement plate that I will install.

[Wayne Hingley]

What is the black coating inside the battery box? Is the product (or something similar) available on the market? The only product I have found on line so far is for aircraft http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lkfloatbtm.php

I don't really need to re-do the coating in my battery box, but it would be nice to apply a fresh coat of sealant while it is apart.

[rob love]

The army used coal tar epoxy for the battery boxes. You can use POR-15 instead, you just won't get the jello look of the coal tar epoxy.

[Wayne Hingley]

Thanks Rob. It is good to know what product was used. It looks like coal tar epoxy is available from a few different manufacturers including Rustoleum http://www.rustoleum.com/product-cat...coal-tar-epoxy

However, it is only available in 1 gallon cans and larger. The coating in my battery box is still quite good, so I will not redo it at this time. I was kind of hoping to find something in a spray can that I could do a minor touch-up with.

Ill save the complete recoating job for a future time.

[rob love]

It is a 2 part paint, so there will be no spray can.

It will also be a bugger to sandblast or remove.

[chris vickery]

Rubberized rocker guard looks the same..... spray can black