Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

Tac bracket.jpg TAC finished 1.jpg Tac finished 2.jpg
I'm sick of talking about these, so here's the photos. Whoopdy do!
Engine hatch 6.jpg
Would you have a look at the color difference between the two parts of engine cover! They are from same paint can, and painted on same day with same pot full of paint. Only difference is the variation of finish. Lower part was previously painted and only got an additional 'final' coat when painted second time (with large part). You can't actually SEE any variation with your own eyes, but the camera makes it look completely different color. Matt VS 'lustreless' finish is the culprit. With that in mind, I tried an experiment with the TAC plate bracket I made today. I used some of the 'old' paint I had from the painting of nose panel, which I had kept for brushing onto new bolts and scratches. It was getting a bit 'cheesy' but OK for this little project. Sprayed it REALLY dry on final coat, and YEP, have a look at the color when photographed. Looks nothing like that with the eye. Bloody smart arse digital cameras.

I also found that there is a slight difference between the catches of bonnet and engine cover. Engine cover has a slightly longer travel length. I found this when attempting to install the catches I thought were for bonnet, and found I had painted the wrong ones. Ran out of day for rectifying this...........and apathy took hold .

I have been offered a Sunshine Roof for virtually nothing, and would like to install this on my vehicle. The big question is..........did Ford CMPs have these originally?

P.S: The plate bracket isn't finished yet. You won't see it from in front when it's done. I just wanted to get some paint on it today.