Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

While awaiting 25 pounder parts from several recent purchases, I have returned to working on the truck. More specifically, repairing the small dents on my Sunshine Cab roof. Most of the holes were very simple to remedy, and I even managed to file finish two of them. The others, they required a skim coat of filler. Now I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I HATE PANELBEATING! I'm not good at it, and I don't enjoy the process. That is partly why this particular task has been delayed for a long time. I knew it would annoy me, and I was right in expecting so.
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Urgh, ghastly work! At least it's done now. Before priming, I had to remove the remains of snapped off bolts and the caged nuts that they go into. Most came away willingly, but two had to be enticed off with either grinder or cold chisel. Not every hole contained a caged nut and bolt. Ther are at least 3, possibly 5 holes that just have a plain piece of steel rod. Those would be to assist in aligning the roof with the windscreen frame upper section. I hope all the holes align OK!
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This is only the first application of primer and spray putty. It gets dry sanded smooth, then further primer is applied. Any remaining low spots get another load of spray putty and/or wiping/hand putty. I already know two areas which will require a second splatter of putty.

Next weekend the inside should get painted.