umodelnut Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I sanded my hood hinge hook things as best as I could. Then Papa grinded down where a big crack is so we can fill it. Then, we had to go get something in the barn so we took the Ford dump out there, Papa drove out I drove back. That truck is fun to drive!!! 4 speed, its fun!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Good to see you working on it everyday. It may not seem much, but even if you do some little thing, it all helps you get it finished.A guy that buys my aluminum scrap always says: "If you save a dime here and a dime there, it will add up to a new Cadillac" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I used to keep change from the junks I used to bring to the scrap yard. at the end of the year, I had another $96. Not bad for picking up change on the floors and ashtrays. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I used to keep change from the junks I used to bring to the scrap yard. at the end of the year, I had another $96. Not bad for picking up change on the floors and ashtrays.My dad lets me keep the stuff I find in junk cars so I get lots of cool stuff. A lot of money too.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Good to see you working on it everyday. It may not seem much, but even if you do some little thing, it all helps you get it finished.A guy that buys my aluminum scrap always says: "If you save a dime here and a dime there, it will add up to a new Cadillac"Your right Olive, I gotta go home tomarrow, so Papa will have to work on the U hi,self if he works on it. I know where all the money is stashed in the Ford.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I would take the hooks off so you can paint under them and reinstall with new stainless steel bolts,just my two cents! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I would take the hooks off so you can paint under them and reinstall with new stainless steel bolts,just my two cents!We would, Ive tried to get them out but they wont come out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm not a ford guy but I like that style ford truck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm not a ford guy but I like that style ford truckMe too, its the only Ford I like. I love to drive it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 soak those catches up and heat the nut a little with a small torch and use a phillips but for a 3/8 ratchet instead of a screwdriver, they have more bite Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Drill them out or grind of the nuts from underneath,it will be worth the time and effort... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 ... and fit them with new stainless bolts.And send them better when they'll be free. And paint separately Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yup, drill em out or cut the nuts with a grinding wheel. I'm kinda surprised Papa didnt have you do that to begin with. You have to remove everything to properly paint the hood Vinnster...... Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Chrome hood latches would look sharp... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 yup, stainless bolts to re attach! i tried to usie stainless bolts on everything i could on my b model when i out it back together. fender bolts and everything you see. think i spent over a grand just in hardware Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 yup, stainless bolts to re attach! i tried to usie stainless bolts on everything i could on my b model when i out it back together. fender bolts and everything you see. think i spent over a grand just in hardwareVery easy to do with stainless hardware. Main problem with stainless is that it's much weaker in composition than carbon steel for the same size. Type 316 is a better stainless to use than 304 when corrosion resitance, or strength is required, but it doesn't polish up like 304 does.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 When we scrap commercial kitchen equipment, I save the stainless fasteners to use for cattle pens where it sits in the manure and for truck beds. Nice to have around! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yes Vinny you will want to take off those hinges and paint under them. You will see latter it will be a good choice. These guys are telling you correct.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I think we made up his mind for him..lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I think we made up his mind for him..lolMaybe we will soon see when uncle and nephew kiss up.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Those latch kits for the hood are less than $35.00 per side brand new and include the raggedy assed rusty looking part the photo depicts. I'd replace them before the internal spring lets go in the original latches; but that is just the way I'd do it. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26153-stuff-i-did-today/#findComment-128829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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