cfto30570 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 i need to come up with a hood / cowl gasket for the 79 u model it was just rubbin fiberglass against metal when i got it ive heard its available in 20ft roles but i figure i need approx 7 ft so does anyone have any ideas what i could do for a gasket 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution umodelnut Posted November 25, 2013 Solution Share Posted November 25, 2013 The U model is coming along great Charles! More pictures!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-218326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfto30570 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 The U model is coming along great Charles! More pictures!!!thanks j.h & vin i moved the umodel to a different building theres no heat or electric but theres lots of windows and sunlight so ive got a little kerosun heater and a generator . so im just gonna do some little jobs like the headlite buckets hood gasket rewire the new hood ect ect just small jobs .it will be nice to just be able to go down and spend some time with the ole mack im kinda freightlinered out .......does your ole umodel have anything on the cowl to suggest it had a gasket ? im sure somebody around here will come up with some good ideas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 thanks j.h & vin i moved the umodel to a different building theres no heat or electric but theres lots of windows and sunlight so ive got a little kerosun heater and a generator . so im just gonna do some little jobs like the headlite buckets hood gasket rewire the new hood ect ect just small jobs .it will be nice to just be able to go down and spend some time with the ole mack im kinda freightlinered out .......does your ole umodel have anything on the cowl to suggest it had a gasket ? im sure somebody around here will come up with some good ideasAre you talking about where the hood comes to rest on the cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Yeah they had a stick on gasket type stuff where the hood meets the cab. The cloth stuff looks better when you pop rivet it on. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Yeah my truck had a cloth thing riveted on the cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfto30570 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 ok thanks that makes sense that it coulda been a stick on .i like the cloth hood lacing that jh put up i think thats the way im gonna go ...i appreciate the get backs from everyone . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 the woven cloth is nice but you have to melt the ends with a lighter or torch were you cut it or it will fray. also doesn't last too long if the truck is outside. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 the woven cloth is nice but you have to melt the ends with a lighter or torch were you cut it or it will fray. also doesn't last too long if the truck is outside.I pulled mine right off. Turned into dust. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Check with Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Never mind Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfto30570 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 like i said previously i was drawing a blank ...so i appreciate everyones help on this i will probly be back with some more questions thanks guyz Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 like i said previously i was drawing a blank ...so i appreciate everyones help on this i will probly be back with some more questions thanks guyzMe and you are in the same boat restoring a U model. Looks like youre a little ahead of me. So if you need to know something ask. I should know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 A couple recent shots of mine...that turned out sideways. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 You and I Vinny, You and I, not me and you haha 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 You and I Vinny, You and I, not me and you hahaOhhh thank you english teacher Matt. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33627-hood-to-cowl-gasket/#findComment-219151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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