OZM29C Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 The following photographs and comments describe how I repaired the rear float tank. I started work on this tank in June 2014 and finally finished the job in 2018. The first job was to cut out all of the rusted sections of sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I then fabricated a new lower section for the tank. I used zinc annealed mild steel sheet to help preserve the interior of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I then set about repairing the corroded hull/tank mounting sections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I then cutout, rolled and fitted/welded more patch panels into the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I also had to replace the rear of the tank in its entirety. I could not resist test fitting my NOS rudders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 The rear float tank has been finished off by a professional panel beater and is now in primer ready for a final coat of paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Looks great. As you know, the dread of going that far in a restoration is way worse than the work and it usually saves time in the long run. I usually cut in pieces but end up going "all the way" over a series of progressive steps. I like that you just jumped in and got after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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