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Old 20-06-15, 12:58
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Rick Cove
 
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The bulkhead between the engine compartment and the crew consists of two metal panels with ¾ inch plywood sandwiched between them.

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Crew cab side.

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Engine bay side.

Both metal panels were badly rusted and had to be replicated. First I had to remove all the fittings including the choke and hand throttle cables as well as the rubber grommets and numerous other small things.

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The plywood between the two metal plates was completely shot and was only good for a fire starter.

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A sheet metal shop in Bairnsdale cut out the shapes and I drilled all the holes. There is an inner and an outer as well as a small removable cover to get to the gearbox. Fortunately for me, the rust was no where the holes were and I was able to use each old panels as a template for the new ones. All the holes were able to be positioned correctly and the end product was very satisfactory. (I don't think I have photos of them as supplied from the sheet metal shop.)

Rick.
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