M29C 7333 Rear Float Tank Repairs

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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.

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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.

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I then set about repairing the corroded hull/tank mounting sections

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I then cutout, rolled and fitted/welded more patch panels into the tank.

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I also had to replace the rear of the tank in its entirety. I could not resist test fitting my NOS rudders.

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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.

[Patrick Tipton]

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.