48Dodger Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) I don't know if anything has been done like this before, but I thought since I had "The Three Sisters" laying around in parts around the shop, I'd take a moment to make a few videos on how I take my trucks apart. I have no prior skill in narrating, so please, be kind. lol. I'm sure I made a few mistakes, so please help me make any needed corrections. 48D [/img] [/img] Edited June 22, 2009 by 48dodger Quote
Merle Coggins Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Good job Tim. The only correction that I could make is in regards to the hood bolts. The hoods that I've removed had two more bolts into the radiator shield. If you look at the hood in your videos you can see the two sloted holes just past the curved part in front, where it straightens out. There were bolts through these two holes into matching holes on the top edge of the radiator shield. At least that's whet I've found on two of three hoods that I've removed. However one of the hoods removed was on my truck and it had been disassembled prior to my aquisition and everything up front was held on with a couple of bolts and wire. Merle Quote
Mario Loya B1B Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I really want to view your video's but my website guardian at work seems to think your videos contain p0rn0graphy. I know the time and money we spend on our hobby can be obscene but his is rediculous:D Quote
48Dodger Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Posted June 22, 2009 I really want to view your video's but my website guardian at work seems to think your videos contain p0rn0graphy. I know the time and money we spend on our hobby can be obscene but his is rediculous:D Well...it IS one of The Three Sisters...and I am showing how to strip them down.....lol. Maybe your computer program is smarter than you think. Thanks for the kind words Bob and Merle.....I'm gonna look into the 2 other bolts and do an addendum if I can find an example. 48D Quote
Allan Parkhurst Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Tim I enjoyed the videos. It would help me if one could be on how to dis-assemble, check and re-assemble a 3 speed transmission. Great idea and keep up the good work. Allan Quote
Allen I. Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I just watched a little of the first one at work without sound and it creeped out a coworker a little. All she saw was your gloved hand holding the hood strap. ~evil voice~ "If only he strap had not failed" :p They all know of my truck and it was easily explained. Quote
carl b51 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I would have liked to see a video like this when I first got my PH it could have helped a lot ! Keep doin the videos . Carl Quote
48Dodger Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Posted June 23, 2009 I'm working on the cab removal now....hopfully it helps members who are completely new to these trucks, and maybe it'll help get some involved. And maybe my narrations will get better too, gotta learn to relax a little when talkin'. I'll keep the transmission video in mind. I don't want to spead myself to thin right now....got a bunch going on. I have 3 different type of trannys laying around here and I think I could put together a pretty good presentation with those. You're right Merle, 2 more bolts to mention. I'll try to edit what I have and update the first post. Again, thanks for the kind words everyone. 48D Quote
Bradley S. Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Excellent video! I am going to remove the hood on mine for the first time this weekend so your video was just in time! Brad Quote
48Dodger Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Posted June 25, 2009 Cool. When you lift the hood off, I found that 2 guys lifting from the center section works best. Lifter one gets a grip from the very back of the center section, and lifter two grabs from the front. Let the side sections of the hood "hang" and go along for the ride. Why's the hood coming off ? good luck Brad. 48D Quote
48Dodger Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Not fair....that's a 46-47 style front without the radiator. I leave the radiator in to make it an easy removal. Removing the raditor alone is unnessisary if the whole front is being removed. Lifting the front end off the frame for the first time in 60 years, requires a little bit of finesse and force....as far as my mention of 2 guys in the last post, I was refering to the handling of the floppiness of the 3 piece hood. Personally I can pick up my whole truck and throw it across the yard when I get mad. lol. 48D Edited June 26, 2009 by 48dodger Quote
buds truck Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 I'm working on the cab removal now....hopfully it helps members who are completely new to these trucks, and maybe it'll help get some involved. And maybe my narrations will get better too, gotta learn to relax a little when talkin'. I'll keep the transmission video in mind. I don't want to spead myself to thin right now....got a bunch going on. I have 3 different type of trannys laying around here and I think I could put together a pretty good presentation with those. You're right Merle, 2 more bolts to mention. I'll try to edit what I have and update the first post. Again, thanks for the kind words everyone. 48D Tim, here is some pics of how I removed my cab, the idea came from Tom. I had it on this forum, but it disappeared. here is the link on the hamb. Bud http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302730 Quote
48Dodger Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Posted June 26, 2009 I remember those pictures.....didn't realize that was you Bud. lol. Looks like it works great. I have a Crane and winch to remove the cab with, but I know that's not possible with most guys. My son and I were talking about the best way to do a removal with the most common tools, ie floor jack, jack stands and engine hoist. The main part of the cab removal video was going to deal with prep for removal. Maybe you could post your hoist idea again and we can put it in with the video. 48D Quote
Guest Kuster13 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 The very next dry weekend (possibly this one) I will be removing my cab and using the same method I showed Bud. I will keep the camera handy. Tom Quote
Shifty Trick Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) personally i can pick up my whole truck and throw it across the yard when i get mad. Lol.48d :D:D:D:D Edited June 26, 2009 by Shifty Trick Quote
Guest Kuster13 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 Would be more stable with a better hoist but it works. Quote
buds truck Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 that works soooo gooooood. I have taken my cab off by myself numerous times, although I have to do the lifting thru the front windshield as the cab is sooooo looooooow. Bud Quote
Jim Shepard Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 I used a friend's BIG forklift. Worked great. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/shephatchery/Picture948.jpg Quote
Bradley S. Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 Worked great! Thanks for the advice. Hood's coming off so I can remove components for refurbishing and painting. Degrease and pressure wash engine and inner fenders, etc. Tore out the interior too. Somebody threw out the bench seat and installed bucket seats. Also tore out headliner, door panels and rear window panel. All vacuumed and pressure washed now. How do you include a quote in a response like I see often? Brad Quote
Merle Coggins Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 How do you include a quote in a response like I see often?Brad Click on the "Quote" button in the lower right corner of a message that you want to "quote". It will open up the message editing window with the "quoted" message already there in quote codes. Or you could copy and paste the text from a post that you want to include. Once you paste it into your message you can then select it and click the little icon in the upper tool bar that looks like a cartoon speech balloon. That will add the quote code to the text. I'll look like ...[/quote ] Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 Worked great! Thanks for the advice.Hood's coming off so I can remove components for refurbishing and painting. Degrease and pressure wash engine and inner fenders, etc. Tore out the interior too. Somebody threw out the bench seat and installed bucket seats. Also tore out headliner, door panels and rear window panel. All vacuumed and pressure washed now. How do you include a quote in a response like I see often? Brad Cloick on the quote link at the bottom right corner of this response. If you want to quote multiple responses click on the (") link for each response you want to show up as a quote. If you do multiple quotes the (") will turn red for each one. When you are ready to respond click on the respond link and all quotes will show up in your dialog box. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 When it comes to cab removal, I cheat. When you have access to the right equipment it's a piece of cake. I was working on stripping down my parts truck yesterday, so I borrowed one of our spare service trucks from work. The crane makes easy work of things. Merle Quote
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