@@gunnerhendrickson7943 Well I tried a spot weld cutter with limited success. That got some of them. For the rest I used a 5/16 drill bit. Going right thru both the panel and cab lip. In this case the cab is junk so I wasn’t worried about the lip. The roof panel has the 5/16 holes that will be welded up again anyway. Plus seam sealed anyway. It will still be an adventure to install the panel but a good challenge. Some people use panel adhesive. I’m liking that option. Thank for checking out the channel.
@@builderpaul geez if I had known , at the time I didn’t need it so it went down the road. Now I need it back for a new project and can’t find one. Sorry man. Thanks for checking out the video !
Looking good! Now you have a lot more experiance with this type of work in paractice than I do, but if potential leaking is a concern, and using the gasket maker, you might want to tighten those bolts progressively in a star pattern. Mostly because it will help compress the liquid gasket down and avoid pushing it around the seal and or inward as you tighten. Kinda the opposite of what you'd do to get toothpaste out of the bottom of the tube. Again though, you aren't new to this stuff so maybe I'm just being a pedantic know-it-all 🤪. Keep up the great work!
I'm looking to pick up a power hacksaw. Tired of replacing blades when trying to cut semi-hardened steel with my horizontal band saw. Thinking of something like this with the same setup 1hp 3 phase motor and a VFD like I have on my grinders and buffers.
Yah this was a cool piece I picked up years ago. At the time I didn’t have a use for it so it went. But I would have liked to have it now for a shop toy.
I feel your passion for restoring these trucks. I restored 3 of this era back to original. 60, 64, and a 66. I sold them as fast as I could build them. They are nice trucks to drive and simple to work on. My last one is a 59 Apache that’s still original not restored. I drive it every day 6 months a year for 8 years now. It’s not as smooth a ride as the 60 - 66 but still enjoyable. I can’t decide how to rebuild this one as of yet. Anyways just wanted to say I see what you like about these trucks. Carry on…
Thanks for commenting. I had a 65 stepside long box back in the seventies as my first truck. Unfortunately it got wrote off but I never forgot about that truck and vowed to get another one. Took about 40 years but finally it did happen. Your 59 is serving you well. I’m trying to keep mine mostly original except maybe wheels and exhaust and the luxury of power steering someday. Good luck with your project !
@@OldManInFesserton I’m enjoying your channel since you have the same interests. If you want to see my 59 I have a few videos on my channel if you sift through them. I’m from Canada but live in Mexico for the winter. We have a place there and that’s where I work on my trucks. All of my projects are from Canada and I drove them south 4000 kms so far 5 of them and never an issue. As I sell them I drive them back to their new owners in the US or Canada and that’s part of my adventures. I love keeping these old trucks on the road.
Looks like youve got that one working well. I have a similar machine. But after the cut is done it falls hard. The pump is lifting the blade as it cuts, but i am not sure of why it drops at the end. Any idea.
Well it could be that there is too much distance to fall after the cut is completed . Not sure if that is adjustable or not . The pump should lift the blade on the back stroke but not sure if it is supposed to keep it from falling hard .
That saw is not so old, is a Taiwanese design that is still available today. I have one as well, the dashpot works great. Try removing and flushing the dashpot and adding new oil. Worth a try.
