Flotation: We laminated a layer of 7-1/2 ounce fiberglass cloth to the topside of each billet
1. We laminated a layer of 7-1/2 ounce fiberglass cloth to the topside of each billet. In an effort to cut costs, we switched to polyester resin. Overall, we might have saved a few dollars over the more expensive epoxy resin, but we didn't save any time. It didn't stick too well to the foam so the fiberglass cloth kept lifting and creating air bubbles.. Once cured, we applied 2 coats of resin, sanded the billets and applied several rounds of polyester autobody filler. We sprayed two medium wet coats of Feather-Fill polyester primer-surfacer.
2. The billet in the foreground was blocked with 100 grit alumide paper. A round of polyester finishing putty was applied to the low or blemished spots.
While we're waiting for the last wood order to arrive (Douglas Fir for the carlings and intermediate deck beams), we pre
1. While we're waiting for the last wood order to arrive (Douglas Fir for the carlings and intermediate deck beams), we prepped and painted the Velvet Drive transmission.
2. The transmission was stripped of old paint, sanded to bare metal, metal conditionned, degreased with DuPont Wash & Wipe, primed with DuPont DTM Urethane Primer and topcoated with Dupont Imron urethane.
Welded joints were silver-soldered and the oil pan was tested for leaks
1. Welded joints were silver-soldered and the oil pan was tested for leaks. Several rounds of aluminized body filler (Evercoat Metal-2-Metal) were applied and smoothed out. The pan was prepped and shot with two coats of DuPont 2580CR DTM primer.
2. The two plugs at the top of the pan will be used to insert a hose into each sump. A rotary drill pump will make short work of oil changes. Several rounds of primer surfacer and block-sanding will be needed to get the substrate ready for paint. We're thinking of going with Corvette Yellow...
3. Pan interior will be chemically cleaned and have all seams sealed with multiple coats of DTM primer.
Custom oil pan: Welded joints were silver-soldered and the oil pan was tested for leaks
Welded joints were silver-soldered and the oil pan was tested for leaks. Several rounds of aluminized body filler (Evercoat Metal-2-Metal) were applied and smoothed out. The pan was prepped and shot with two coats of DuPont 2580CR DTM primer.
The two plugs at the top of the pan will be used to insert a hose into each sump. A rotary drill pump will make short work of oil changes. Several rounds of primer surfacer and block-sanding will be needed to get the substrate ready for paint. We're thinking of going with Corvette Yellow . . .
Pan interior will be chemically cleaned and have all seams sealed with multiple coats of DTM primer.
1. At last ! The finished product... Pan was shot with Dupont Uro-Prime primer-surfacer, block-sanded with 100 grit, reprimed, puttied, blocked with 180/220/320 grit, sealed, topcoated with white basecoat followed by Corvette Yellow basecoat and finished with several rounds of two-part Urethane Clear.
2. Pan interior was previously sealed with multiple coats of Dupont DTM primer.
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