Project "Why Not"

[Ian 2,417]

Paint the diff, Ian. Easier than having to keep polishing it.

 

It's been painted Norm, just not with a colour

 

 

Its pink

 

Oh no it's not

 

 

Looking good Ian I've just bought a cabinet blaster my self

 

Thanks James, your find the blast cabinet very handy

 

 

 

I've got a similar cabinet and have added an additional internal strip light and dust extraction connected to a Henry vacuum cleaner. Wondered why it was fogging up the other day and found that a bit of bubble wrap had got sucked onto the back vent!  The draw back with these table mounted ones seems to be that the blasting medium does not flow back to the suction pipe and I have to keep tipping the cabinet to get it where its needed. Perhaps a central position for the pick up is what's needed ?

 

My cabinet does the same, I just move the suction pipe..

 

 

The black paint for the rear axle and a few other parts turned up I thought I'd get it painted as it was a nice warm day for a change..

 

 

 

 

The ally diff case was clear coated at the same time as the black.. Well, it will save me having to keep polishing it

 

 

 

"Clear Lacquer... For when that bald patch just isn't shiny enough"

 

 

 

The front brakes and steering were fully pulled apart for painting..

 

 

 

 

Some interesting masking opportunity's were presented by the front hubs/brake disks!

 

 

 

Painted and masking tape removed...Any paint on the disks that shouldn't be there will soon get worn off by the brake pads.

 

 

 

Why Not's engine was lifted up onto the bench Thursday, thanks for your help Karl and Matt.

Coils, carbs, wiring and radiator were removed so I could make a start on cleaning the engine up for painting.. Oh, and to sort out a couple of small oil leaks!

 

 

 

 

 

[the showman 4,074]

Cool vid Ian, looking good

[ranger 373]

How about an 'engine turned' effect on the dash, Ian? Then clear coat?

[Ian 2,417]

On 26/03/2016 at 8:21 AM, the showman said:

Cool vid Ian, looking good

 

Thanks Chris

 

 

On 26/03/2016 at 10:36 AM, ranger said:

How about an 'engine turned' effect on the dash, Ian? Then clear coat?

 

I thought about that, but I think I will be going back to the "brushed" look.

 

Well, the paint finally arrived yesterday so here's a kind sneak preview..

The shade is Ford Cardinal red, an 80's shade which looks like it changes shade quite a bit depending on light..

 

 

[Ian 2,417]

Evening all, well the air around the workshop has been red of late... Nope, not people getting angry, chassis painting instead

 

Two coats of Ford Cardinal red and a couple of clear coats..

 

 

 

Even though the engine cradle was painted at the same time, a different light makes it look a different colour!

 

 

 

Out in the sun the red looks quite bright and contrasts well with the black radiator mount.

 

 

 

The engine after 2 of 4 coats of black engine enamel.

 

 

 

4 coats of black done and the engine looks a lot better..  I  didn't see any point in masking up the valve covers as they need to be stripped of silver paint and polished up..

 

 

 

Just so I could say I've started putting WN back together the king pins/spindles and rear axle were bolted on.

 

 

 

 

When the engine and wheels go back on Mnday I will really feel like I'm getting somewhere with the reassembly... Well, until I have to start on the bodywork

[meadowfield 1,900]

Ooooh, me likes!  You can't get it dirty now it's shiny though

[Alan 1,273]

What's Nigel hiding under his sweater in photo 5 Ian.  

[Ian 2,417]

1 hour ago, meadowfield said:

Ooooh, me likes!  You can't get it dirty now it's shiny though

 

It won't take long to get her dirty again Mark

 

10 minutes ago, Alan said:

What's Nigel hiding under his sweater in photo 5 Ian.  

 

You know that kangaroos have those pouch thingys...

[diggerjames 543]

Wow Ian looking well mate I bet your feeling better now your bolting bits back on  keep up the good work mate !

[ranger 373]

Looking too good to use now Ian,

In photo one, is that your new spray gun on the wall behind the chassis? good things they are, Jane uses one to creosote the stables.

[Alan 1,273]

12 hours ago, Ian said:

 

It won't take long to get her dirty again Mark

 

 

You know that kangaroos have those pouch thingys...

Don't think Nigel is the right shape for jumping around like a Kangaroo.  Rolling around maybe.   Better go and now.

[Ian 2,417]

On 03/04/2016 at 7:08 AM, diggerjames said:

Wow Ian looking well mate I bet your feeling better now your bolting bits back on  keep up the good work mate !

 

Thanks mate, yeah it does feel good to get some painted parts bolted back on

 

 

On 03/04/2016 at 10:53 AM, ranger said:

Looking too good to use now Ian,

In photo one, is that your new spray gun on the wall behind the chassis? good things they are, Jane uses one to creosote the stables.

 

Looking to good to use???  Nah, I can't wait to drive her again

Ah yes the spray gun..  As you can see it works well on Nigel's mower wash bay

 

 

On 03/04/2016 at 11:10 AM, Alan said:

Don't think Nigel is the right shape for jumping around like a Kangaroo.  Rolling around maybe.   Better go and now.

 

I'm saying nowt

 

 

A big moment was reached yesterday... With the help of Nigel, Matt, Dennis and Dennis's engine hoist (thanks guys) the engine went back in with only the minimum of paint damage..

 

 

To add a bit of detail the GL500 badges were cleaned up an repainted..

 

 

 

Have a bonus photo just plucked from the video footage..  The engine in mid flight

 

[meadowfield 1,900]

looking real smart now!

[Ian 2,417]

Thanks Mark

[meadowfield 1,900]

Just now, Ian said:

Thanks Mark

 

guess I need to get my sticker thinking cap on this one soon...

 

Would be great if you could get Nigel to fetch it up to Newby Hall - you could really open it up there

[Ian 2,417]

24 minutes ago, meadowfield said:

 

guess I need to get my sticker thinking cap on this one soon...

 

Would be great if you could get Nigel to fetch it up to Newby Hall - you could really open it up there

 

I do have some ideas on decals, I just need to decide on exactly what

Taking WN to Newby would be cool, it's just the distance that's the problem..

[C-101plowerpower 548]

Just now, Ian said:

 

I do have some ideas on decals, I just need to decide on exactly what

Taking WN to Newby would be cool, it's just the distance that's the problem..

 

WN should be fast enough to make the drive

[Ian 2,417]

On 06/04/2016 at 9:17 AM, C-101plowerpower said:

 

WN should be fast enough to make the drive

 

Fast enough for sure, but it would need a much bigger fuel tank!

 

Not much to show really other than lot's of parts being painted red or black..

 

 

And of course the latest WN video

 

And of course the latest Wn video

[Ian 2,417]

Not a great deal to report, lot's of painted parts have been bolted back on...

 

 

 

The valve covers were swapped for the one off my spare CX engine as furry is easier to clean...

 

 

 

Lot's of polishing later...

 

 

 

 

 

More Ford Cardinal red paint has been ordered, so next week the body panels get the treatment

[Ian 2,417]

Well... Everything I need to finish off the bodywork has arrived, filler, primer, topcoat etc but I found a slight problem!

 

As I started to clean up the fender pan I kept finding more and more stress cracks! I'm not surprised as WN has had a huge amount of being thrashing about and the arch bits of the fender pan were not as strong as they could of been..

 

The hard part was coming up with a way of adding strength that didn't change the look of the fender pan... Until...

 

A few welding burn marks!

 

 

 

I need to tidy up a few welds but you won't see the strengthening frame unless you on your hands and knees looking under the arch..   Oh, and it's added a huge amount of strength that should stop things from flexing

 

 

[diggerjames 543]

More brilliant progress mate

[Ian 2,417]

On 20/04/2016 at 10:28 AM, diggerjames said:

More brilliant progress mate

 

Thanks James, shame it's such slow progress..

 

The underside of the fender pan has been cleaned up and red oxided..

 

 

 

Filler on, filler off!     I hate fillering but it's got to be done..

 

 

 

 

The bonnet got a light skim of filler too..

 

 

 

The extra cooling slot I cut in the front were made wider so they match the originals, a new bit of "grill mesh" was fitted behind as well..

 

 

 

[the showman 4,074]

Looking good Ian, you'll be glad you did it when the colour goes on

[Ian 2,417]

28 minutes ago, the showman said:

Looking good Ian, you'll be glad you did it when the colour goes on

 

Your right there mate, the fender pan was a bit "up and down" in places.. I'm aiming for my best bit of bodywork/paint job yet with WN..

[Ian 2,417]

Just a quick update as I'm off to the workshop shortly..

 

The fillering continues, the fender pan is still a way off yet but is getting there..

 

 

 

The top of the bonnet/hood had got to the point where it looked good and felt smooth..

 

 

 

 

Only one way to find out, hit it with primer.. Which I did and left it to dry overnight.

 

 

 

Much to my shock the next day (yesterday) I found only a couple of high spots, a small low spot and a few pin holes in the filler..

 

So... More sanding, 3 good coats of primer, flatten back the primer and hit iot with 3 more good coats..... A bit of wet and dry work today will leave a very nice smooth finish for the top coats

 

 

 

I have been working on the smaller panels as well, a bit of sun to help dry them..

 

 

 

Quite fun as I had to keep moving bits inside to avoid rain/hail/snow showers!   Here's the next shower approaching!