Rob

If you are getting smoke from the stack when trying to fire the heater quite possibly the igniter is bad. These are usually a spark plug or one similar to a salamander, or torpedo type heater. It also could be a hot surface type but they don't like vibration much. A clogged fuel filter can also cause intermittent firing too. Rob

I understood your question as you meant it from the front. Damn, I still can't quit chuckling over the reaction from Paul. I knew you meant no harm or foul when you posed the question, but I've taught people the skill of paint work for over 35 years and seen basically the same questions asked many times. How can one obtain a respectable answer if those trying to help you understand do not have a photo to look at? I think the party that owns that green B model would get a kick out of the question and not be insulted if they knew the basis and innocence of the inquiry. You don't need to hide in a corner. All is well. Carry on as usual. Rob

Very true and once that "trust" is built, there is usually never another problem. Rob

Works for me!! Rob

Never heard the term "ABO" David. What is this? Rob

By all means the young man needs to grow into his tools. I've seen a lot of guys that are way upside down with the tool guy for stuff they never use. Kind of a bravado type thing in the shops. Example: a $10,000.00 toolbox???? I too used to purchase a lot from pawn shops, and the tool trucks by paying off, (repossession actually) tool bills in arrears and then reselling the same at a profit. Many times I would negotiate the price on an outright purchase, pay the balance off, then resell the same tools to the former owner for 15% markup. This was much less expensive to the former and new owner for the duration. I say this because if the Snap man, (for instance) doesn't want to deal on a cash purchase, run his ass off the property cause he don't need your business. A tool truck dealer makes a minimum of 50% markup on the tools themselves, and then interest charges on anyone's outstanding balance. This is why it is so profitable and why they want you to carry a balance. Slow and steady is the key. Usually for a start up individual, "journeyman" status technicians don't mind loaning a tool if it comes back clean, and timely. Rob

I was thinking that was correct but couldn't remember for certain. Certainly would like Herb to participate more; lots of knowlege there. Rob

Your opinion is appreciated as is everyone elses. To be fair to all, opposing opinions are also welcome. Rob

Shit, I can't quit laughing over this one Paul. I don't think the question was asked with malicious intent, nor a lot of thought put to the subject, but maybe it was in poor taste and you are correct. I thank you for your support and standing up for the hobby we all share. Back to the original subject: I see the paint on the fenders is doing what is called "dye back". This is usually caused by laying on the coating thickness too heavy, too wet, painting with two coats instead of three, (for instance), or not enough flash time between the coats. I can't tell you how it was painted from the photos but it doesn't much matter as this type of paint failure can happen with any type application. It is started by solvent entrapment within the prior coat by the next coat. Sometimes you will see "pock marks", or "crow's feet" type paint failures which usually start from the same type of detriment. Other times the paint starts coming of the panel in sheets. I've been to shows and seen both trucks and cars painted to a much lesser degree than what is possible but I admire them just the same. If I don't own it I don't have to be happy with it but hopefully the owner is. Still wouldn't be my place to voice a negative opinion of it no matter what I thought personally. Ernie talks about seeing strange things and that reminds me of a pickup I painted in the front yard with "Momma", and the neighbor lady holding up drop lights while I painted the truck in the front yard at 10:30 pm with my gasoline powered air compressor running in the back of my truck! It turned out good too using "Farmall Red" from Tractor Supply Co. I had to scrape the paint off the windows next morning cause the solvent based paint soaked through the newspaper we had masked the truck up with. I finished up about 10:00 the next morning, and the purchaser picked up that stinkin piece of shit by noon! I have no idea how long the paint stayed on that truck but it was five different colors before we made it red. Thanks for the laugh!! Rob

I almost think this truck is a "kissing cousin" to my B67. It has the same tires on the rt. rear mine did, is identified on the air cleaner like mine is, and has the same paint scheme including the red bumper, and shutters with black hubs. Mine is a tandem and this is not. The do have the same 5th wheel also. Mine was purchased new by J&L Steel out of Chicago. They owned it till 1967 when it was sold to the gent that gave it to me. Rob

Midland compressor? Rob

I found the heater tonight. I'll try to get a photo posted of it. Still has the tags. Rob

I've always ground a "divot" into the side of a wrench, socket, driver, etc. All the stuff at work is painted orange. You are correct about the paint but a bucket of stripper does wonders at removing it. Rob

No argument outta me! Rob

That's what I thought you meant. Another edition of "FIX THAT POST"! Rob

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2773373388.html Rob

Biggest problem is as you deplete the product in the can, you loose atomization pressure at the spray cap. It is hard to paint complete large panels and them come out right due to this. Also the dry rate is not controlled and optimized for rapid flash. Rob

If he is going to stay light duty stuff then mostly what you mention is fine. If going to work on tractors, implements, or large trucks, he will need that and a good 3/4" drive socket set also. Probably will want to go with open box wrenches to about 1.5" also. Purchase good stuff and mark indelibly so it doesn't get stolen so easily. I still have tools I purchased on the early to mid 1970's and they are just as good now, as then. Good tools in my opinion are worth the extra cost even if only used occasionally. Rob

But did it make you start dripping? If not, you didn't want it bad enough. Rob

Had my "high waders" on that day too. Rob

Still does mean "New Old Stock". NS1 is a Ford term for the same thing in their parts distribution network. Rob

No, that is the "customized" engine cover that is original to the truck. The strap you see is original but they were plain and dashboard color in appearance. Somebody has "dolled" this one up. Rob

I remember those days quite well out in a cold parking lot. A pesticide sprayer worked very well to regulate the flame by the amount of fuel so you didn't burn the truck down. Rob

The hood for certain but the frame, and the steering gear mounting was different. The Superliner 1 used a steering axle mounted steering gear. The Superliner II used a frame mounted steering gear along with rectangular headlamps. Rob

Usually what I did in high school right before Ms. Jeske's biology class just after lunch, "pretrip", but it was usually in the parking lot...... Rob