A great video. You're making a very simple component but the knowledge, attention to detail and craftmanship that are combined to produce it is commendable and very educational. Thank you.
Superb video Steve! The only way I can think of protecting that area as best as possible is etch primer,etc, topcoat, then maybe plenty of waxoil or something similar.An additional idea would possibly be a mud shield made from sheet rubber to prevent road debris from collecting there, similar to ones on Rover P6 rear wings.As you say thats one hell of a rust trap. A theory I have as to why Ford went to the trouble of those clips, is I wondered if the wing was prefitted with the bolts and clips then handed to the production line to make fitting the wings quicker and easier, then all the fella fitting the wing needed to do was put it into place and put on the washers and nuts. As you rightly pointed out aswell, if it was that way round rather than a bolt into a caged nut, then no chance of damaging the wing.I really admire your care and attention to detail Steve. Your Consul is going to end up a superb example!❤👍
I have has some luck against rust and mud. On my jeep fenders i first painted, then oiled and finally filled the space with spray foam. It keeps the debris and chipping down, though it requires refreshing depending on use of the vehicle. I enjoyed the clip building, Thank you. PS, I remember coming across an old, junked car which had been painted inside the fenders with a tar like coating. Still sticky after decades and shiny metal when scraped off.
Very good metal work. However, you could use a thin piece of plastic with a tight-fitting hole that may work as well. and it will not rust. This clip is just for positioning the bolt. The clip you made, which is very well done, is time consuming.
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A great video. You're making a very simple component but the knowledge, attention to detail and craftmanship that are combined to produce it is commendable and very educational. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
What he said!👍
I just discovered your channel and love your great teachings.
Welcome!
You may want to paint it, then use Cosmoline. The military used it for decades to prevent rust.
Thanks for the tip.
Superb video Steve! The only way I can think of protecting that area as best as possible is etch primer,etc, topcoat, then maybe plenty of waxoil or something similar.An additional idea would possibly be a mud shield made from sheet rubber to prevent road debris from collecting there, similar to ones on Rover P6 rear wings.As you say thats one hell of a rust trap.
A theory I have as to why Ford went to the trouble of those clips, is I wondered if the wing was prefitted with the bolts and clips then handed to the production line to make fitting the wings quicker and easier, then all the fella fitting the wing needed to do was put it into place and put on the washers and nuts. As you rightly pointed out aswell, if it was that way round rather than a bolt into a caged nut, then no chance of damaging the wing.I really admire your care and attention to detail Steve. Your Consul is going to end up a superb example!❤👍
Hi David thank you for the nice comment I agree with every thing you say.
I have has some luck against rust and mud. On my jeep fenders i first painted, then oiled and finally filled the space with spray foam. It keeps the debris and chipping down, though it requires refreshing depending on use of the vehicle. I enjoyed the clip building, Thank you. PS, I remember coming across an old, junked car which had been painted inside the fenders with a tar like coating. Still sticky after decades and shiny metal when scraped off.
Great tip!
Not only are you a great craftsman, Steve, you are one heck of a good ventriloquist too .... 1:12 😀
LOL yes I need to do a new intro.
nice one,
panel beater and armourer
Thank you for your comment I will look at that
Add stonechip all over the clip that should protect it.
A stonechip that can be painted over rather than the underseal one.
Hope that helps.
Good idea.
Great video great channel
Thanks for the visit
Very good metal work. However, you could use a thin piece of plastic with a tight-fitting hole that may work as well. and it will not rust. This clip is just for positioning the bolt. The clip you made, which is very well done, is time consuming.
Thats a good idea thanks for sharing.
Cold galvanizing compound would do wonders to mitigate future rusting in trapped areas. It’s rated for 3-5 years direct marine submersion. 🤓
I will look at that thanks.
Your editing and camera work really has moved up a notch, another great video, Steve. Can I ask what thickness of spring steel did you use?
Hi thank you for your comment. I used 0.7mm spring steel for those.
Watched 90 seconds and subscribed. I did materials and processes course in 1965.
Steve is spot on !
Melt bees wax on clip and panel areas to be rust protected.
Good idea.
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Very interesting
Glad you like.