1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

[sparkywig]

I don't think my back will thank me tomorrow, but the engine is finally out of the bus and on a stand.

 

[sparkywig]

All ready for it's trip out tomorrow.
Cover packed, tyres overinflated and a coat of Owatrol oil for a bit of weatherproofing.

 

[sparkywig]

And it needed it's weatherproofing. The only rain we've had today was when the deluxe was on the trailer.

 

[70-CA-Panel]

Where’s it off to? What are you doing with it? Thought it was going to get all of Ol sow’s parts

 

[sparkywig]

It's destination will be revealed this week.
Tbh, there's not much being swapped other than the suspension, rear brakes and gearbox. A lot of RHD parts won't fit a LHD.

 

[Bundy]

Loving the tow Fender

 

[sparkywig]

Well, Nick & Co don't hang around.





Investigation hole



Battery tray gone



Plenty of parts to keep them busy

 

[sparkywig]

Told you they don't hang around.....
N/S dogleg







O/S dogleg





N/S front valance





Battery tray and air filter stand

 

[sparkywig]

Another update, they're certainly cracking on with it.
Tub(s) in.









Repair section at the rear of the front arch done as well.



And a cab floor repair fabricated.

 

[Clem]

You retired Si?

Anyway, great to see progress.

 

[sparkywig]

From welding, yes.
Teddy's a much better fabricator and welder at 19 than I ever was.
I'll take over when the metalwork's done.

 

[sparkywig]

Another update, N/S tub. This one needed a touch of fettling to fit down the dogleg.





Cab floor repair



and rear of arch repair




Neptune Blue tub repairs, anyone?

 

[sparkywig]

Teddy's cab floor repair panel



Front view

 

[ozziedog]

That Teddy makes it look so easy too.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,Fantastic work for sure

 

[Camperdan]

That's some fast work! Cracking quality of metal fabrication too!

 

[Graham L]

Looking good @sparkywig, Teddy has definitely got skills. What are you/they putting on to protect it?

 

[sparkywig]

Looking good @sparkywig, Teddy has definitely got skills. What are you/they putting on to protect it?

They’re just priming and seam sealing the underside repairs, but painting/blending the Neptune Blue on the bodywork.
I’m hopefully borrowing a rollover jig and going to clean and paint, maybe Raptor, the underside when it comes back.

 

[sparkywig]

Front notches





and modified T25 rear access hatch

 

[sparkywig]

Big boy rear notches, look away now if you're faint-hearted.....

 

[sparkywig]

Been working away all week, here's a photo dump.