nigel 1,876 #126 Posted March 8, 2015 its getting there norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #127 Posted March 8, 2015 Looking good and great progress, it is really coming together. I'm with Mr Showman, no pictures means that it didn't happen Iain 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #128 Posted March 8, 2015 Oh good, pictures to look at doing well Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #129 Posted March 8, 2015 Good to see your progress Norm. I was getting worried that you'll spend more than 2 years to finish this like me on my C-120 . Black look's good. Would nice to also see the Motor Black and a bit of Silver perhaps?............or polished steel !- Keep up the good work and piccies for Chris . 3 bowtiebutler956, meadowfield and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #130 Posted March 8, 2015 Motor is last on the list, Richard. As for silver... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #131 Posted March 8, 2015 Wow Richard, how did you get that to look that good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #132 Posted March 9, 2015 Wow Richard, how did you get that to look that good I think my problem would be keeping it like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #133 Posted March 9, 2015 I think the challenge is on Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #134 Posted March 9, 2015 I haven't got the patience Richard has, to reach his high standards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #135 Posted March 9, 2015 If my engine looked like that, it would be on my mantlepiece. Can you imagine it down here in the salt air Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #136 Posted March 9, 2015 Wow Richard, how did you get that to look that good I was surprised how easy and quick it was Chris. I scraped/chipped much of the old Black paint off, then used Paint stripper, found very little rust pitting. I had to get it smooth in order to tap out the Hammer damage to the Starter Blister and other dents/distortion. I just used p240 and P400 grade paper by hand............ Was going to Lacquer it, but had too many blemishes............. It's painted Red. I haven't got the patience Richard has, to reach his high standards. Rest assured Norm there are visible Flaws in my paintwork.....sorry to interrupt your thread . I'm sure it will look good when your done. If my engine looked like that, it would be on my mantle piece. Would Pam allow it Chris ?........you'd probably get roped in to clean and polish all the Brassware etc as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #137 Posted March 9, 2015 No problem interrupting, Richard. It's all in put and ideas.. Mine wouldn't polish up fully either, due to pitting in places. So I've got out of that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #138 Posted March 12, 2015 A bit more this morning. First coat on underside of fender. Not the best of photo's. Foot plates cleaned up this morning then underneath primed with red oxide. And a bit of bling.. 5 slf-uk, Triumph66, bowtiebutler956 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #139 Posted March 12, 2015 A bit more is good Norm, at least your going forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #140 Posted March 12, 2015 Looking good Norm, next you will be wanting stickers 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #141 Posted March 12, 2015 Nice work Norm, it must feel good to be at the painting stage.. It won't be long now until it's finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #142 Posted March 12, 2015 You are making great progress, it looks great. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #143 Posted March 12, 2015 Looking good Norm, next you will be wanting stickers I will. It's deciding on the design and colours. And thanks lads for the encouraging words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #144 Posted March 13, 2015 I went to replace the grill on my Massey MF-16, next thing I knew it was in pieces on the floor and it was 2am. Your doing a fantastic job and inspiring others, thanks. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #145 Posted March 15, 2015 I got a second coat of primer on the fender and underneath of foot plates late yesterday. This afternoon, though not the best of days for painting, (rather cold), gave them a first top coat. I'm using Tor tractor enamel, applied with a foam radiator roller. Apologies for poor photo quality. First two without flash. Third with flash. When dry the fender will get a light rub down before second coat. To be honest, I'm wondering what possessed me to use black. It don't half show up imperfections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #146 Posted March 15, 2015 Good progress Norm, black is the worst colour to use I agree, i think if i was doing a Wheelhorse a different colour i would use an off white Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #147 Posted March 15, 2015 It will look great in black once you have finished and the difficulties will soon be forgotten. Great work. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #148 Posted March 16, 2015 I was not happy with the first coat of gloss on the fender. So today I rubbed it down with wet and dry and applied another coat. Still not happy. Going to leave it till the weather gets warmer and concentrate on smaller things. Maybe have a tidy up, make some room and start on the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #149 Posted March 17, 2015 I was not happy with the first coat of gloss on the fender. So today I rubbed it down with wet and dry and applied another coat. Still not happy. Going to leave it till the weather gets warmer and concentrate on smaller things. Maybe have a tidy up, make some room and start on the engine. have you tried polyester spray filler ? It's a high build coat that doesn't sink into any pits etc, great i you have filler in a panel, it also wet sands easily. Or you could shoot it with some black metalflake to hide any minor imperfections Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #150 Posted March 19, 2015 Fitted fender and footplates yesterday. Also drained the engine and lifted off and onto bench. By 'eck it's heavy. Removed tinware, carb, pump and starter motor. Next is to clean it up and decided wether to do the valves or not. It has compression, but is easy to turn by hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
