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Repairing a Lionel Alco apron .. using part from the train tender

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I got this shell pretty cheap and order the apron repair part from Jeff  @The Train Tender. I clamped the ends with clamps and used super glue .

I did not want to shave off any of the insides to keep it strong

I test fitted it for me the shell did not slide in the apron well So I shaved off what I thought  was necessary

JB welded the body ,sanded and painted..

even though it does not look original no mater what was done this still to me makes a decent modification  as to

what can be done ...   daniel

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I brought it home..... its goes with my orbiter set...

in case anybody asks I used Santa fe red for the match! it was

glossy but a wet sand and  polish got it pretty close to the original red

I got the part from Jeff from The Train Tender it was cheaper to buy them in bulk!

Ill probably  find more projects...lol.....daniel

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@GeoPeg posted:

Hey @DanssuperO I have the exact same shell with the exact same issue, and I have the exact same 204-RP replacement plastic pilot for Alco from the same exact Train Tender. Mine has a large, round weight riveted to the back door on the shell. So what color (and manufacturer) of the Red Paint did you get to match  yours so well?

George

Many years ago I got this paint I , the new guy I think  took over  ,

Someone here should know or google it.

This was glossy paint that I had to  wet sanded it to get the satin finish ...

This paint take a long time to dry! its close not perfect  pretty close to most ..good luck ...daniel

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@DanssuperO posted:

Many years ago I got this paint I , the new guy I think  took over  ,

Someone here should know or google it.

This was glossy paint that I had to  wet sanded it to get the satin finish ...

This paint take a long time to dry! its close not perfect  pretty close to most ..good luck ...daniel

Thanks Daniel, found it on the Train Enamel site, right off!

George

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