67burwood Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Still looking for a Wot6 manual if anyone can help, no real rush it would just be handy to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Light at the end of the tunnel... Taking full advantage of the on going lockdown and have nearly finished the welding on the cab 🤥 , well 3/4 done away , had my first noise complaint!! Luckily it was only from the wife so that doesn’t really count😬 Having recently replaced my gas bottle with a hobby weld one I am burning through it like there’s no tomorrow, has anyone else noticed this over the BOC bottles? admittedly it is a smaller capacity but it’s disappearing fast. finished making the last of the body mounts, as the previous 3 it’s not pretty but it’s strong and won’t be seen once fitted. Was very pleased with myself and welded it in place, so pleased that it had extra weld just to make sure, that was a mistake ! Double checked my measurements, lined it up but still made a boo boo.. didn’t re check the height 🤨 small amount of swearing later I had to cut it, move it and re weld ( not showing those pictures ) Lastly, formed the corner panel with the aid of the gas bottle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 PAINT QUESTIONS ?? this is probably a stupid question but what finish would my wot6 have left the factory in? Matt , semi gloss ( satin ) or gloss I’ve spoken to a local paint supplier and quoted BS 381C298 which they are happy to mix to any of the above finishes, also cellulose or 2 pack. they have quoted £153 + vat for 5lt , sounds expensive but I’ve nothing to compare it to. Any advice would be welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Shop around, RR, Marcus Glen, Jawel paints and Arc-rite and others all do mail order paints for around 1/3 of that. I have used all of the above, all are reliable and quick and will provide what you want also spray cans of your chosen paint, handy for later touch ups. Give them a call. Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 The original finsh would have been matt but many will recommend satin for durabilty. Whether it will be green or brown will depend on when the vehicle was manufactured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Satin is probably a good option as I know only too well how the Matt finish easily marks. I will also give the above suppliers a call to get some prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Suggest having a look at 'War Paint' you'll find them on Milweb no connection with them other than a happy customer Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thank you Pete, I will ad them to the list. I used trade paints before and wasn’t impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I use a polyurethane matt, which is in actual fact slightly satin and very hard wearing. The company mix which ever colour you want and it's £57 for 5 litres. https://tools-paint.com/7-511-polyurethane-matt-topcoat-5-litre-18765-p.asp jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thanks Jon, do you know if it can be thinned for spraying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Yes, I only spray with it and it gives a nice finish. Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Welding complete!!! , well.. lower part of the cab anyway, no doubt anyone following this blog will be board senseless with my posts, welding, grinding, welding grinding etc etc... I was beginning to feel the same way. These are the last few pictures of the repairs before I order the industrial size pot of filler that will be required to make it look nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 No, not bored but very impressed with your stamina and commitment. I think that most people would have regarded it as not worth saving. Most of these cabs were rotted out 40 years ago which is why these trucks are so rare now. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 No not bored at all. Welding fresh air is often what serious restoration is all about. keep at it and keep posting progress Pete 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 The only way these vehicles will be saved is by people like yourself putting in all this skill and work. I finished a 10 year restoration of a 1950 Commer last summer, welding/grinding/welding/grinding sounds so familiar. Keep the pics coming, its nice to see how others tackle problems. Kevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thank you for your rallying support, it’s a lonely road welding and grinding 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Have you found a manual for her yet? I have had a look through my books and have one for a WOT8 but not the 6. Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hi Kevin No not yet, I’ve also got a WOT8 manual that covers a lot of the WOT6 and have been offered a parts book but still on the hunts for a WOT6 manual Seamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 On 4/1/2020 at 9:15 AM, 67burwood said: Hi Richard any pictures would be greatly received, the truck is fairly complete, the main item missing is the engine cover, I have the hood bows, rear mud guards and a ton of rotten timber, I will carefully hunt for the chassis number later today. Truck being delivered!! Very novel way of being transported, in a covered truck that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 It was like unwrapping a very big present, plus if it wasn’t covered half of it would have blown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Its a good idea to be covered. I had a lorry brought back from Cambridge down to Somerset on a lowloader a couple of years back. The original wooden dropside body was on the chassis but in such a state the haulier used nets to keep it all together for the 200+ mile trip. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 It was also a nice surprise for the wife 🤨 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duson Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Good job on the cab. Following this thread with great interest as I will be going through that all on my WOT8 project. My cab virtually collapsed and lots of panels will need to be replicated. https://rotanazdar.cz/?p=7815 Keep going your good work! Edited May 25, 2020 by Duson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 WOW!! I’ve just looked at your website and that’s one hell of a project. looking forward to following the rebuild, although it’s in pieces it looks fairly complete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Following with interest ! Patience is a virtue ! Keep going, and well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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