Beading, grit blasting and a bit of paint!

 A month has passed and the beading for the back of the bunker has been formed ready for riveting. A bit of heat and the corner bend was perfect. All the holes were drilled on the bunker so we are ready to go! The hatch on the cab roof has been welded in place by John Bratchell-Hunt. Watching the weather forecast for a dry day finally produced the goods and on Thursday 4th December we grit blasted both the bunker and the cab roof. These were quickly taken into the shed and both the cab roof the bunker were primed. Some repair work is needed on the locker and the base was cut out using the plasma cutter. Brian Warrender put a first coat of Midnight Blue on the front left hand running board and Nathan and Tyler put the injector on the same side. Riveting next, lots of protective painting, and cab and bunker back on. Thank again for all the help in the restoration of No 9!

Beading ready for the corner bend. Some heat applied and a gentle push - done.

 

Alan holding the beading in place to check.

The hatch ready in place for welding. The dogs hold it and are removed when finished.

John B-H working on the hatch.

The hatch (sunroof) welded in place. Lovely job!

 

Grit blasting the bunker. It looks worse than it is! Well protected from the detritus.

 

Nick blasting the cab roof.

Alan on the inside of the cab roof.

Bunker primed. Edges left clean for welding to the frame.

Cab roof welded inside and primed. Wooden gauge plate removed.

Cab roof primed.

Base of locker cut away - corrosion.

1st coat of Midnight Blue on the running boards by Brian W.

Left hand injector in place by Nathan and Tyler.