ggdad1951 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 So the weekend found some time to putz with the latches and linkages more. I measured for some bushings to solidify things up at the joints and make things more reliable and am waiting for my buddy to get those back to me, but yah...I might be putting a few access holes in strategically to get these installed. Luckily the interior will be covered in a big removable panel. ALSO I got....an NOS hood ornament in perfect condition! I see zero pits and plan on just dropping it on with no repairs. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Fancy pants! lol Where's the jealous icon??? 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ggdad1951 said: ALSO I got....an NOS hood ornament in perfect condition! I see zero pits and plan on just dropping it on with no repairs. I don't think ANY font can express the amount of jealousy I am experiencing right now! All I can say is WOW! Does the box have a part number visible? Edited July 12, 2021 by bkahler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Man 02 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 its looking fantastic! i need to make time to stop over and check it out in person, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, bkahler said: I don't think ANY font can express the amount of jealousy I am experiencing right now! All I can say is WOW! Does the box have a part number visible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 53 minutes ago, ggdad1951 said: Have you looked at the bottom side of the ornament to see if the number matches the box? From what I've read Dodge changed the part number in their catalog but all of the ornaments had the same number cast inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, bkahler said: Have you looked at the bottom side of the ornament to see if the number matches the box? From what I've read Dodge changed the part number in their catalog but all of the ornaments had the same number cast inside. I think I can FINALLY put that rumor to test...and rest... number on box is: 1280002 number on ornament is: 1097255 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, ggdad1951 said: I think I can FINALLY put that rumor to test...and rest... number on box is: 1280002 number on ornament is: 1097255 I for one will sleep easier tonight knowing this ? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 When you first posted the picture of the box I was reading the post on my phone in the sunlight and couldn't make out the lettering on the box. Now that I'm looking at the picture on my computer I see that the number was easily visible. I guess these old eyes just don't function as well as they used to...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 17 hours ago, bkahler said: When you first posted the picture of the box I was reading the post on my phone in the sunlight and couldn't make out the lettering on the box. Now that I'm looking at the picture on my computer I see that the number was easily visible. I guess these old eyes just don't function as well as they used to...... these things happen....my arms are CURRENTLY the perfect length....talk to me in 2 years... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 On 7/13/2021 at 5:51 AM, ggdad1951 said: these things happen....my arms are CURRENTLY the perfect length....talk to me in 2 years... ? Yeah, I'm dealing with that problem as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 4:49 AM, ggdad1951 said: So the weekend found some time to putz with the latches and linkages more. I measured for some bushings to solidify things up at the joints and make things more reliable and am waiting for my buddy to get those back to me, but yah...I might be putting a few access holes in strategically to get these installed. Luckily the interior will be covered in a big removable panel. ALSO I got....an NOS hood ornament in perfect condition! I see zero pits and plan on just dropping it on with no repairs. Knowing your luck, you probably got a two-pack and the other one is going on your "achievement wall".... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 12 hours ago, John-T-53 said: Knowing your luck, you probably got a two-pack and the other one is going on your "achievement wall".... well, my luck still hasn't found the ONE piece I need for a SS grill set yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 4 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: well, my luck still hasn't found the ONE piece I need for a SS grill set yet.... LOL, ? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 19 hours ago, Brent B3B said: LOL, ? I can show YOU the opposite one if you want! ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, ggdad1951 said: I can show YOU the opposite one if you want! ? So...between the two of you, y'all have a complete truck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 hours ago, bkahler said: So...between the two of you, y'all have a complete truck yes....and both are too stubborn to budge! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 How hard would it be to make a set of dies and press your own? Could you use a press on the weekend with permission at CAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 12 hours ago, John-T-53 said: How hard would it be to make a set of dies and press your own? Could you use a press on the weekend with permission at CAT? Honestly, I've been in conversations with several vendors over this exact process to make these parts as repops....the tooling involved could easily run to $25k (or more) and SS is way more PITA factor than carbon steel...likely sales don't justify the tooling in general. Why would I have access at CAT? I know at CUMMINS we can't use company tooling AT ALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Here ya go Brent. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, ggdad1951 said: Here ya go Brent. ? Well, isn’t that peculiar?.....I apologize for taking this off topic. notice the mounting holes on the one I’m holding versus the one that you’re holding. I don’t think mine would work for you after all. Go ahead and send me yours and I’ll take a closer look ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Send them both to me and then the two of you play Rock Paper Scissors, best two of of three...... I'll send both of them to the winner 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, bkahler said: Send them both to me and then the two of you play Rock Paper Scissors, best two of of three...... I'll send both of them to the winner Lol, perfect send me your address ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 4:56 AM, ggdad1951 said: Honestly, I've been in conversations with several vendors over this exact process to make these parts as repops....the tooling involved could easily run to $25k (or more) and SS is way more PITA factor than carbon steel...likely sales don't justify the tooling in general. Why would I have access at CAT? I know at CUMMINS we can't use company tooling AT ALL. Ah that's right.... Cummins, Cat, got them mixed up....funk. I don't know much about tool and die making but have heard that they look down at machinists. Would a SS die be different than for carbon steel? One-step stamp or several for this part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 9:41 PM, Brent B3B said: Lol, perfect send me your address ? Ahh, the old bait and switch routine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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