67burwood Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Rootes75 said: Saw this and thought of you. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-WOT-6-Truck-Dashboard/114418143997?hash=item1aa3da52fd:g:SD8AAOSwwolehJeB Thank you for keeping an eye out for anything Fordson. It is a bit pricey and it’s been up for sale for months, luckily my dash is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 It is pricey like so many things on ebay these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 The fabricating continues, Instalment number 2 of the engine cover. I thought the passenger side would be easier with no handbrake to work around......I was wrong 😩 This was the only other original panel from the engine cover Unfortunately it just wasn’t going to work with this engine so has been set aside. The problem with the passenger side is that the 4D engine manifold is wider that the original opening for the engine cover, I have purposely not modified any of the original panels just in case it ever get converted back to a V8. New panel starting to take shape End support panel and yes it does look bent, it has to be an extension of the original rear panel to widen the cover. Simple tools often work the best, short scaffold tube to form a curve. Both finished panels, this time it only took half a day!! 🤨 The support panel is designed to be a permanent fix but can be removed if necessary, the side panel will be removable with just a few captive bolts. This section of the original panel won’t be seen when the cover is fitted. Final fitting and everything clears...Just the small job left of making the curve.......................watch this space...I have a swear jar ready😬 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just a quick mid week update. Finished the last side panel for the engine cover in preparation for..... “ The Curve “ I’ve ordered another sheet of steel for the curve, gone for 1.5mm this time, harder to work with but with be a better job when done. Making use of the off cuts and cut some smaller panels that had rotted. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Ok.......” The Curve “ ....... this is how it went, bear with me as I am literally making this up as I go.. The familiar start I has an idea in my head of what I wanted to achieve but wasn’t sure how it would turn out🤔 Measurements taken and the cutting commences The empty gas bottle is ideal for shaping The shape is starting to come together, pity about all my new paint work that now needs touching up 🤨 a few spot welds to hold the shape , cut slots in the curve to allow gentle tapping until it started to form more of a curved shape, time consuming but a sense of achievement when it actually starts to look like the idea in my head🤪 and before you know it , it’s finished plenty of filler required and it may still need a bit of fettling but it sits well and does the trick, I have a set of toggle catches to fit which should be similar to the original style 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Looks good. Bit of filler to hide the welds etc and a shot of green paint will finish it nicely. Is there room for a bit of sound proofing on the inside? You may need it with that 4D lump thundering away 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Sound proofing has been allowed for, plus new ear defenders!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Some fettling, some filler and a few coats of paint. It will look really good and worth the effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 How did they get the V8 in there as it looks kind of snug with the tall four? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Good question, there’s not a lot of room, the original flat head V8 sat lower But it have still been snug!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 At last!! The fabricating for the engine cover and side panels are finished 🎉😬 Every panel except one has been fabricated just to cover the engine and floor, it’s been a marathon to say the least !! All cleaned, prepped and ready for undercoat. Time permitting should hopefully get them all in green this weekend 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Now there all a beautiful shade of green😁 Apologies for the poor pictures, someone didn’t want the Jeep getting wet 🤨 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Looking 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Just a quick update, unfortunately not much has happened recently, work has gotten in the way of life at the moment but you have to take it while it’s there. I decided to add some sound proofing to the new engine panels, the main decision for this was due to the previous owner having left a pair of ear defenders hanging in the cab and a few comments by other forum member about the noise, my thought process was to reduce the risk of going completely deaf inside the Fordson while being able to retain my selective hearing for when the wife was talking ( good job she doesn’t read this 😂 ) Sound proof was purchased from eBay, it’s self adhesive and foil lined, the adhesive appears to very sticky and took really well to the panels, only time and engine heat will tell if it stays stuck but for now very pleased with the performance. Everything got a layer of sound proofing and hopefully it should also reduce any vibrations between panels when there fitted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Finally got a chance between the rain showers to refit all the painted panels. Apologise for the poor pictures, the gazebo works well for keeping the weather out but blocks all the light. It was all going so well !! and then a minor miss calculation 🙄 After being so careful to squeeze everything in a misplaced engine cover catch ruins the day!!! well.....not really ruined , it only catches when the seat is tipped forward to access the battery tray, you still get over 3/4 tilt to access the tray but still annoying 🤨 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Engine cover looks really tidy, you've done a nice job with it. Bit of a bum with that catch, only wants to be a couple of millimetres further over 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 You're doing a really lovely job with it. I've much enjoyed following your thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Just when I though the project was stalling a bit of a push was required Managed to grab a few hours of spare time to start fitting some previously painted parts Steering box refitted with the now working hand throttle, steering wheel still needs a clean and paint but temporary fitted just to check it’s all working, it’s amazing how light the steering really is 🤥 crowning moment when the grill gets refitted, just need to get the touch up brush to paint the bolts. lastly fitted the distinctive cab tray It never ceases to amaze me that after all these years how well it still works 😁 Edited November 13, 2020 by 67burwood 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Its looking really good, when things start being refitted all painted up its such a good feeling. Can I ask what colour paint spec it is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 It’s a synthetic olive drab 15% sheen from war paint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Fantastic job, this is the part that makes all that hard work worth while. Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) Question is, Does the tea stay in the mug when the engine is running? 😁 Edited November 14, 2020 by Zero-Five-Two spellling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Zero-Five-Two said: Question is, Does the tea stay in the mug when the engine is running? 😁 Sounds like a challenge 🤔 if the rain ever stops I’ll give it a go!!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper 3/9 RAAC Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Zero-Five-Two, have been watching from afar, great work, looks fantastic. That mug sitting on there reminds me when I worked at the Chrysler Plant here in Adelaide, the Japanese took it over in the 80's & we produced the Mitsubishi Galant & engine. The main thrust of the advertising was that you could balance a glass of water on the engine & not spill a drop!! 😄 Look forward to the next installment cheers Pierre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) As the end of 2020 fast approach’s ( thank God !! ) I thought I would do a quick update the on progress of the Fordson since my last post..... ZERO!!!!!!!!!! ......... the down side of working on your driveway , bad weather and short winter evenings coupled together with work being busy, lockdowns, COVID and isolation... the project has currently stalled for the moment but will resume when the weather improves or if I win the lotto and buy a massive fully equipped workshop!! I know we’re all in the same boat and it’s been a testing year for everyone but look on the bright side, the evenings are getting lighter ( slowly ) 2021 🤞will be a cracking year for military vehicle shows and hopefully we might get to go on holiday without wearing a Hazmat suit 🤨 Some of you might remember the temporary garage I put up to work on the truck needless to say the wife was less than impressed but it served its purpose. Fast forward a few months and this is how it looked this morning!! Storm Bella clearly sided with my wife and didn’t like it either, despite being tied to the truck and 2 old batteries securing the legs it didn’t stand a chance.... And just to add insult to injury my wife sticks her head out the window, smiles and utters those words “ is it broken “ As you can imagine the reply can’t be posted on this blog 😬 Edited December 27, 2020 by 67burwood 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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