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07-28-2011, 10:49 PM | #2 |
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Here are a couple of pictures of the hinge bolts that I am questioning. In the first picture you can see I found a thick washer to take up some of the space. I am not sure if I am missing something or if that is just the way it is?
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Those are shoulder bolts and it looks like the shoulder is too large to fit inside the hinge. Where did you get the bolts?
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07-29-2011, 06:04 PM | #5 |
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Looks like you need a bolt with a shoulder about 1/4/1/8" shorter.
I would suggest you go to a stainless bolt. Not much more $ but will look better and longer. I bought a complete set of stainless for the entire truck. However when I need a few items I go to the Bolt Depot. Check them out: http://www.boltdepot.com/dimension.a...67&cs=244&cm=6
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Bernie,
Do you think I need the firewall to radiator support braces ( I'm using a different firewall much like you) Also do you think I would need the inner fender support brace ( the one that the ebarke attached to, etc.) or can I just bolt it like the other side.. Right onto the toe board ( different toe bards than stock style too.) Thanks, Nick Nick Posted via Mobile Device |
08-13-2011, 11:37 AM | #8 |
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just sat here and read the whole thread, can't wait to see it finished, your doing a great job btw.
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If the bolt is bottomed out, can you use a washer (under the hex head) to close the gap where the shoulder of the bolt is showing?
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11-16-2011, 10:51 PM | #12 |
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I have been busy doing everything but the truck for the past couple of months. Now that the weather has gotten a little cooler maybe I can get back on the truck. I mounted the AC unit and was trying to figure out the french head light kit last weekend. Here are a couple of pictures. I think this weekend I am going to try to weld in the buckets and see how they fit....has anyone done one of these before? I had Cajun post a few pictures but if anyone has anymore please post them for me...thanks.
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Very cool Bernie!
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Hey Bernie, everything is look great and its nice to know you are still working on that truck. You've been missing in action, but then again so have I.lol
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Are those a Hagen french kit, they don't look like the kit Hagen sells?
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Rally haven't been doing much fun stuff, welding the headlight buckets in, misc body work and other misc bracket building etc. Not many pictures. However dad did get a few cool goodies for Christmas.
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I have thought about going with the under dash mc, which a/c unit did you go with. Did you run into any trouble fitting it? Also, will you have windshield wipers? I would like to see how all that would fit. Aaron Posted via Mobile Device |
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I just finished installing an Old Air unit in my 51. I chose it because of the option of a vent in the original speaker grill. This eliminates the need for the vent run at the base of the dash. There is plenty of room for a radio (I'm using a modern one that fits in the original setting) and electric wipers.
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Thanks Bernie, I guess I'm running out of reasons for not pulling the trigger on a underdash unit. I thought about goin with Scott's with the clutch. I haven't decided for sure. The truck looks great by the way. Camero is pretty sweet too. Can't wait to see more of your work.
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Thanks Aaron, It has been a long draw out process. I have been pretty much doing most of it by myself here lately, my dad has been down after surgery and can't do to much. I keep plugging away a little at a time. I can only get to his place once a week so it is surprising that I have even gotten this far.
I am only familiar with the Kugel unit so I can't really comment on any others. I see posts form others on here about Scotts and have never seen anything negative, plus he post on here so I am sure his customer service is good. Good luck with your truck and if I can help you with anything else let me know. Bernie |
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So really haven't been doing to much that is picture worthy. Most banging out dent and starting to get the fenders worked out. I also got the passenger door to fit much better and will have to do a little work on the gap but I am not going to get to crazy with it because we plan on driving it and not making a show car...lol. I did play this past weekend with some lead free solder from Eastwood and am starting to get the have of it. It will probably still need a skim coat of plastic but at least I didn't completely mess it up. Here are a couple of pictures of the mess I made Sunday. Enjoy!
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great build. Thanks for the tip on the drivers side ebrake support, I am going to add that to my list of metal.
I have toyed around the idea of leading some of my body work...cool beans. |
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