Thread: Shonky's '58 Series II SWB

Well I have changed my mind yet again and now want a 2.25 as it will be easier to live with and work on. I have also decided that the Sals rear will be unneccesary and I'm still undecided about 11" brakes. Ahh the joys of being spoilt for choice!

PROGRESS:

My mum kindly dropped in on Saturday morning with a present for me - the right wing off Gus! I haven't been up to the farm in a few weeks and can't make it up there any time soon either so I have been suffering landy withdrawals...

Monday and Tuesday were spent stripping the paint back to clean shiny Birmabright. I got a tad carried away though. Most of the bolts had rusted solid and some were starting to corrode the aluminium so I ended up dismantling the wing completely...

Someone had obviously been fiddling there previously, as some of the heads were stripped and the bolts holding the front panel to the wing top were 2" long phillips head with square nuts. These had to be grinderated as they were frozen rock solid.

I will put pics up tomorrow. It is exciting to make progress even if it is something minor like this.

Pics as promised.

To strip the paint I started off using TommyK's method: use a paint scraper on the top 50% of paint and then remove the remainder with a wire brush held on it's side.



After a while though I started just using the wire brush full on and giving it a good scrub. I personally found that it removed the paint a lot quicker and while it did leave swirl marks in the Aly, I don't imagine that they will be visible at all after primer, base coat and paint.



I removed the front panel too the next day and stripped the back of the panels too.

Noice.
Very shiny! They look pretty straight too.

I was almost tempted to just clearcoat the bare aly! ...almost!

They are fairly straight, but there are a few little dings which will need some work and a little bit of filler. I am currently researching how best to do that.

Originally Posted by Shonky

I was almost tempted to just clearcoat the bare aly! ...almost!

They are fairly straight, but there are a few little dings which will need some work and a little bit of filler. I am currently researching how best to do that.

I know a good panel beater who may be able to give you some guidance. His name is Gavin from G&S Prestige Panel beaters he's always happy to give advice, his number is (02) 9542 3723. Tell him I suggested you call him.

BTW you did a great job removing all the paint, they look good. You could go the polished ally route like the old aircraft used to be.

Cheers

Josh

Originally Posted by XSiV

I know a good panel beater who may be able to give you some guidance. His name is Gavin from G&S Prestige Panel beaters he's always happy to give advice, his number is (02) 9542 3723. Tell him I suggested you call him.

BTW you did a great job removing all the paint, they look good. You could go the polished ally route like the old aircraft used to be.

Cheers

Josh

Cheers Josh. I might give him a call!

I believe it has been done before - but can you imagine the glare!

I have my heart set on sage green too. I think it would be easier to spray than bronze green being a lighter shade, and after seeing the 2A on RoverHaul I was sold!

Have you found a 2 Ltr engine yet? I may have one here. Was going to put in the 49 Ser 1 but now don't see the point as not original at time of build. Tony

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Have you found a 2 Ltr engine yet? I may have one here. Was going to put in the 49 Ser 1 but now don't see the point as not original at time of build. Tony

Hey Tony.

Nah mate haven't found a 2L yet. I have decided to put a 2.25 in it instead, but if you decide to sell your engine I may be interested for future projects...

Cheers.