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Used a pair of those to swap out the tranny and rear end in my 36 in 65.

I also remember them used for grinding stands and vise stands. Youth, ain't it wonderful? Got a case of it the other day when one of the Mustang Boys was driving one of our old delivery trucks, called and said it was flooding and would not run. Told him the choke gets stuck sometimes and he should just prop it open. Mustang boy is in his late 30's and had no idea what I was talking about since he has never had a carburetor before. I sure felt old.

Another step forward.

Another painted part back on the frame.

Very nice! Did you start on that old plane yet?

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Very nice! Did you start on that old plane yet?

Here's a few pics of the plane. It was to be a rebuild but its really a total new build so far.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

Here's a few pics of the plane. It was to be a rebuild but its really a total new build so far.

That, Sir, looks like a total and absolute Blast to work on! I would dearly love a project such as that! Please keep posting pictures.

Got the cab blasted and sealed with epoxy primer this weekend. Should have done a few months ago the heat inside my blasting suit was body melting if that's possible . One thing it sure show up a lot more little dents.

Now to do some body filler.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

Now to do some body filler.

My least favorite task on the planet - except for root canals.

Nice work!

1st attempt at body filler and block sanding. Still needs more sanding and filler but its a start.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

1st attempt at body filler and block sanding. Still needs more sanding and filler but its a start.

Wow! Didn't see that many lows in the base picture! Looks like you're doing OK.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

1st attempt at body filler and block sanding. Still needs more sanding and filler but its a start.

What filler are you using? When you need to cover a large area, I'd try U-pol flyweight. It sands easier than anything I've ever used. U-pol gold glaze is great too, and they can be mixed. If you're getting close enough to "straight", Evercoat superbuild or fiberfill sprayable filler/primer sand easily. With any luck you can sand it down until the first high area shows and quit. Then you're ready for the final primer ( epoxy, urethane, or evercoat slick sand). I've been using it on many of my large areas, like trunk lid and door sides.

U-Pol UP0745 Flyweight Gold Lightweight Body Filler

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/u-po...0-p-17024.aspx

Evercoat Super Build 4:1

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/ever...9-p-11007.aspx

Originally Posted by daveS53

What filler are you using? When you need to cover a large area, I'd try U-pol flyweight. It sands easier than anything I've ever used. U-pol gold glaze is great too, and they can be mixed. If you're getting close enough to "straight", Evercoat superbuild or fiberfill sprayable filler/primer sand easily. With any luck you can sand it down until the first high area shows and quit. Then you're ready for the final primer ( epoxy, urethane, or evercoat slick sand). I've been using it on many of my large areas, like trunk lid and door sides.

U-Pol UP0745 Flyweight Gold Lightweight Body Filler

U-Pol Liquid Gold Pourable Glazing Putty

Evercoat Super Build 4:1

Evercoat 709 Slick Sand Polyester Primer Surfacer - Gray

Using 3m platinum body filler.

Stick and paper model in a 1:1 scale!

It just doesn't get any cooler than that.