Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

Andy Cusworth · #1 31-07-11, 13:23

Tony, as an ex painter you will prob know this but I asked the Peninsula paint boys how best to keep paint leftovers or like us remaining paint as we paint bits and bobs as we go, he said the main thing is keep air to a minimum in the container so as the paint is used keep the remainder in a smaller container and smaller as the paint quantity diminishes....... learn something new every day !

Private_collector · #2 31-07-11, 13:51

Warren,

I think you will be quite satisfied with this paint. It was great to use, and if you do get it for your truck, be sure to post photos for us. I will be popping into my local paint shop some time next week to place an order for another 4lt. Thankyou for your kind words & here's the full set of products I used:
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Andy,

I gave leftover paint to the customer, but if I were hanging onto it I would use original container, knock lid on firmly, and then invert the can for a few moments. This would be done several times in consecutive days. That formed a small film of paint in the lid grooves which sealed the can. Air inside would become so saturated by paint fumes it didn't cause a problem. More effective with 2 pack & enamel as opposed to acrylic. But, that was paint of 20+ years ago. Don't know about now. Also, be aware that once hardener is mixed, that paint is doomed to be a solid jell mass within 12hrs (ish). That's why painters quite use seperate mixing pots & not the original can even if there is space!

Private_collector · #3 12-08-11, 12:52

I bought this "Service Bulletins, Mechanical" manual on ebay recently. Covers 1939-1949 & lots of DND stuff inside. Nice embossed cover with metal edging for protection.

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Auction listing stated expected "serious bidding on this item". This should have actually been the case too, but NOBODY BID but me.

Keith Webb · #4 12-08-11, 13:16

Nice buy Tony!

c dressel · #5 12-08-11, 19:35

Wonderful find Tony, great shape

Andy Cusworth · #6 13-08-11, 13:15

Hey Tony,

did you pick up your replacement engine today ?

Private_collector · #7 13-08-11, 16:13

Things did NOT go as planned today.

The engine I had expected to bring home turned out to be incompatable with the Blitz. Seller steadfastly stated the heads with water outlet at front would be easily replaced with the type I needed, having outlet at top middle. Some quick inspection showed this was simply untrue. The heads as they were, are designed for water pump to bolt onto head NOT block as needed.

I had to virtually prove this was the case, with the seller asserting he knew better. Must have felt pretty foolish when I challenged him to show me where the 'correct' water pump would bolt onto the block!!!!!

He even tried to tell me that the block could be drilled & threads tapped to make the water pump fit correctly. Would take a BLOODY BIG hole for the impeller to fit through.

Honestly..........!?!?!?

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #8 14-08-11, 01:22

Hi Tony - there is a possibility I may be able to get my hands on two or three flatheads in the near future. I haven't had a good look at them yet but they could be good candidates for rebuilding. I will keep you posted.

Bob