My new DODGE WC-51 '43

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Re: My new DODGE WC-51 '43

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Hello all;

Some more updates on the work on the dodge...

Did some more work on the crossmember :
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Instead of using huckbolts i welded in bolts

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this is how they look in the end...you have to get really close to tell they arent huckbolts :-)
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I also put a welt on them so they don't get loose from shacking of the frame etc...

gave the crossmember an extra anti rust coating :

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crossmember in the frame and frame pieces welded back in place :

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Needs some more grinding here and there :-)


The rivet heads and rivets are finally ready

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The rivet tool works flawless...but my timing and i didn't drill the holes big enough to cope with the expansion of the rivet when it's red hot made the first rivet attempt a bit of a bummer :mrgreen: ...BUT we are getting there and when i have the time i will make a movie of the 2nd attempt


Rear axle is 90% complete and ready for it's layer of OD paint :

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that's all for the moment :-)...

greetz,
davy
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Oh my god - wheel brake cylinders in matching colors??? :shock:
Neverever before seen something like that on a vehicle with brake drums!
- Don't you think that's "a bit to much"? :lol:

Maybe on a vehicle with disc brakes it's a nice "show & shine effect" to paint the brake caliper in some shiny black, red, or yellow...
But if they "disappear" behind a closed brake drum + a wheel?

...Or do you take off the wheels and brake drums lateron for the jury on a vintage vehicle show to make sure that you get the 1st prize for the best restauration in every case? :mrgreen:

What about adding then "fold down mirrors" under the running boards to support the jury? :lol:

Nice job in every case - but don't get "lost in the details" my friend: 6.6.2014 is coming closer each day! :D

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simpel answer my friend...

The brake cilinders were disassembled for a complete overhaul; So i had the chance to spray them with the rest :-) ...one piece less that can rust! :D

greetz;
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That's true. :thumbup:
I only wonder if the paint will last if you have to fit a repair kit in the future (contact with brake fluid) or - as a more common thing - if you use Break-Cleaner to get the dust out?
- Both fluids are quite agressive. :roll:

Anyhow: if your project is finished on that high level your Dodge will be as good as the veeery nice Halftrack last weekend. :thumbup:
And yes: we all will be soooooo jealous. :mrgreen:

Keep on doing, Joakim
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Well to make it even more "too much"... they got a "zinc" based paint as 1st layer;then an epoxy ground layer...and then 2 times an OD layer...i think it will stand the repairs in the future :lol:
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Sounds like you have some Germans hidden in your family tree?! :lol:

Keep on doing on that high level my friend,

Joakim
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Looks like you're making great progress, and nice use of my advice! Glad to see it coming along so well...
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Hello Scott;

Indeed you're advice was priceless ! thank you very much for that :thumbup:

greetz,
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Skyrookie wrote:Hello Scott;

Indeed you're advice was priceless ! thank you very much for that :thumbup:

greetz,
Davy
You're more than welcome- though I must admit(and think I did previously) I believe it was Ray Edsall who gave me the idea for the method... But I am very happy to pass it along to someone who has used it to such great effect!

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Re: My new DODGE WC-51 '43

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Hello fellow dodge owners;

After months of tweaking and trial and error... today i finally managed to put in ALL the rivets for the rear crossmember :

Made a special stand for the hydraulic pump:

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Home made smidt fire from old brakedrum :

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Rivets pressed in :

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Finally i can take the chassis to the sandblaster and give it a anti rust coating etc... and start rebuilding :D

greetz,
Davy

PS: Thanks to everybody for all the information ! couldn't have done this without it :thumbup:
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Nice work. Looking good! :thumbup:
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Damned good job my friend! :-))

I think it's hard to find a WC rebuilt on that high level. :thumbup:

Keep on doing (remember: D-Day is coming closer...),

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great work!
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Excellent job.
Do you do home visits?

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Hello david;

Home visits...no problem ( if it's not too far away)...execpt that i live in Belgium :D

So If anyone in Belgium or the netherlands needs riveting assistance; just contact me

Happy to help out


greetz,
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