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[AndrewJ530]

Wondered why there was no progress in the old thread lol.

[analogue_radio]

First area I decided to attack, the whole bulkhead needs an overhaul but this area just needed a clean up.


Taken back to bare metal.


Etch primed.




Coated in Red Oxide.


Dusted over with High Build primer.


Final coat in High Build.


End result! looking tidy.

I have to admit this took two attempts, first time when I did the last coat in High Build it just ran and looked awful. I decided to take it back to bare metal and try again, this time adding the spot lamps for heat. Much happier!

[mighty mini jack]

Good work, are you using a wire brush drill attachment to take it backto bare metal?

[analogue_radio]

Yep, gonna get through them really quickly actually.. might invest in some knotted drill brushes.

[ScottyBoi]

Looking good mate! Keep us updated on progress!

[mighty mini jack]

Yep you are! Just invested in an adjustable speed grinder from B&Q, i tried my wire knot attachment in my other grinders and the 1st on warped it due to it being about 3000 rpm more.

[analogue_radio]

Another little job done with the help of Dad, hammer and a flat-blade screwdriver! we are picking up a helicoil kit on Friday. Also phoning up John Whiteman Engineering tomorrow to arrange to pick up my subframes and box of bits on Friday as well

[Down&Out]

I love the quality of your pictures .

[analogue_radio]

Another user name?

& cheers, people have commented on how it helps them and it's nice to have some decent quality photos that I can document my build with

[chrisj]

Some nice progress and great pictures as usual.

Did you get the parts blasted and coated at John Whiteman engineering?

Is that melton mowbray way if you dont mind me asking?

[Down&Out]

Another user name?

& cheers, people have commented on how it helps them and it's nice to have some decent quality photos that I can document my build with

Ahaha. Yes, sorry if i've confused . I'm stopping, promise .

[analogue_radio]

Some nice progress and great pictures as usual.

Did you get the parts blasted and coated at John Whiteman engineering?

Is that melton mowbray way if you dont mind me asking?

Cheers mate

He's located in Nottingham, would really recommend him!

[mini_mad69]

Another little job done with the help of Dad, hammer and a flat-blade screwdriver! we are picking up a helicoil kit on Friday. Also phoning up John Whiteman Engineering tomorrow to arrange to pick up my subframes and box of bits on Friday as well

How much is a helicoil kit? would a second hand gearbox casing been a cheaper option?


Ben

[BadgerBaiter]

Very nice Glad to see this thread up and running again! (or rather a new one )

Just about to get a welder myself and start practice myself!

[analogue_radio]

Another little job done with the help of Dad, hammer and a flat-blade screwdriver! we are picking up a helicoil kit on Friday. Also phoning up John Whiteman Engineering tomorrow to arrange to pick up my subframes and box of bits on Friday as well

How much is a helicoil kit? would a second hand gearbox casing been a cheaper option?

Ben

We are actually borrowing a helicoil kit so it'll hopefully be cheap & transferring the internals from one gearbox to another is just unnecessary hassle.

Just rang up John Whiteman Engineering and we are picking the subframes and box of bits up tomorrow

Oh and it's payday