Thread: Shorty - my 1952 80' Series 1

This is the place that sells the Red-Kote petrol tank sealer in powder form

http://www.ftrs.com.au/fueltanks/red_kote.php

I have nothing to do with this company.. just found the ad in Restored Cars mag.

Mike

Hello Troy and others,

One dedicated restorer you are, my 53 is still waiting for me to get enthused enough now that the weather is a bit warmer to work outside.

Derusting using electrolisis worked well for me. I used lectric soda crystal as used in the bath, not toxic and you can put your hands in it.

The rubber connector for the air cleaner carby elbow I picked up at cooma from a young bloke I think his name is Alex and he flogs stuff via ebay from Bendigo. From memory I think I paid $30-40.

I have yet to repair a fuel tank and petrol is such a pain. You can use a soldering iron (big one and no flame) to sweat some solder and place some patches.

Always good to see others progress it tends to inspire the less motivated like me.

I finished the carby and remainder of the fuel line today. All back together now and waiting to get the tank fixed so I can give her another run to confirm all work. Will have to wait a couple of weeks until I have the waterpump on and radiator hooked up; so its onto the front prop shaft and some welding in prep for the bumper

My plan is to cut a section out of my front cross member and weld in a replacement section of steel - allowing the prop shaft the room it needs. From initial inspection it doesn't need a lot cut out but I shall have another look tomorrow and compare measurements with what olmate has.

Outside of this, I am thinking of work to be done to the brakes..... like getting some pressure. I have no idea what is needed yet but I shall rip off the wheels, drums etc over the next few weeks and have a look. I have a heap of time to get this done because it sounds like I shall be waiting a while to take a look at the few front guards that I have found that may be good enough for replacements. No drama tho as I am in no real hurry to start painting at this stage (must remember I said that)

From poking around the country side over the last few weeks I may have found a rear PTO that will be available for me. This needs to be confirmed yet but fingers are being crossed.

For everyone who has provided me with info and options etc for repairing my fuel tank - Thanks. I shall be doing some research and ringing around during the next week to sort things out.

Originally Posted by olmate

For everyone who has provided me with info and options etc for repairing my fuel tank - Thanks. I shall be doing some research and ringing around during the next week to sort things out.

Well its the Red-Kote that gets the thumbs up easy as pie; even a bloke like me can seal the tank

Looking at Ian's work - do I paint the engine or not Need to think about that as I probably have the time....

Hi there Troy

do I paint the engine or not Need to think about that as I probably have the time....

If you have the time - it does look terrific when finished......doesnt take much - as you already have the front guards off.

Take some time give the engine a good clean (I personaly like the high pressure water cleaner with degreaser) and armed with a couple of cans of engine paint from you local auto store the job is done.

All the best

Wayne

PS Thanks for you efforts with the 3pl.....

Originally Posted by olmate

Looking at Ian's work - do I paint the engine or not Need to think about that as I probably have the time....

I found that kill rust stuff is great on dubious ill-prepared surfaces ... has very good adhesion . It only comes in a few colours however..and you cannot mix other paint with it to tint it. No matter what you use.. the motor will become dirty again.

Thanks fellas,

I shall probably find an appropriate colour that is close enough to being acceptable and tidy the old girl up a bit. Would be silly not to do it with the guards off.

Wayne - I shall try Doug again tomorrow.

Troy
if you get on bended knee I will send enough paint (if I can find a tin) for you to paint several engines.
If you do not go over board 2 laps around the engine with the gun is enough
cheers
Ian

p.s. I must be getting OLD, giving away good Enamel, far better than acrylic
get a good finish off the gun, stands up to grease dirt, washes clean
That's a spray gun not a smooth bore shot gun!! (grunt)