Sounds like a nice, organized approach. I am working hard on my mindset to reprogram the idea that time spent organizing stuff is time well spent....I mostly learn by doing....so tripping over stuff is slowly but surely convincing me!

I did not forget your very generous offer Robert. I really appreciate that. This ended up being a really, really good deal based on our last conversation. I would appreciate the information on the differences. If they are minor enough, I will likely make the changes. I think I read that I could get a correct data plate too? All fun stuff. Again - always appreciate your comments and the support.

Quality problem my friend!

I have a couple of helmets. The 3M is called a Speedglas. It was my first good helmet. I broke the lens and then replaced it with an "upgraded" and larger viewing lens. I swear I am getting sunburned...bought the replacement lens off of Ebay from a supposed 3M dealer...wondering if I got duped. So I tried it again and my eyes hurt. The Miller is a cheaper model, but it works so I think I need to chuck the 3m. You can get into an inexpensive TIG now pretty easily.....or do what I do and get a used one so you can add to the project list :-) Hope all is well!

Thank you Howard .... and for being patient with the jeep deep dive. I am absolutely itching to get the T24 finished. I am going to rebuild the engine in October, plus I have a take-out that I need to see if I can get running to replace the engine in the M29 that is starting to knock - otherwise that one needs a rebuild too.

Thanks Nick! Almost time to get to work on that G506!

Thank you Stephan! I find this work so very rewarding!

Greetings Joe and thank you for the comments. I am not a professional painter by any stretch of the imagination. I sincerely appreciate the suggestions. The red oxide we are using has zinc phosphate...which is a typical "etcher" in self-etching primers so I think we are more or less doing what you suggest with respect to the first step. As for the fill primer - the only issue is covering up spot welds - which probably doesn't matter, but ...on some of these vehicles it does look different if you can't see the spot welds. In areas that need to be blocked, I end up spraying heavy and blocking anyway so again... probably more or less following your procedure, just not doing it for the entire vehicle. I have stayed away from seam sealers with the jeeps out of historical accuracy. I did use them on the last Weasel we worked on. I used a 3m product - impressive. My biggest concern with the jeep is that there is already some rust in the seams....not sure whether we add to the problem if we seal everything in? I probably could have used a seam sealer on the hat channels and been better off on this tub. Good suggestions - thank you.