Crisjr14 Posted October 29, 2022 Report Posted October 29, 2022 So need help once again friends so I found a 54 meadowbrook in alot better condition as far as frame and body aside from the driver front door and wanted to ask what would be best tool and where to buy or what to use to take these big Phillip head screws for the brackets also the door latch from door to panel circled in picture please and if anyone would know what the 54 would be called i.e. 1953 D46 what would the 54 be thanks again for any help pictures included Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 29, 2022 Report Posted October 29, 2022 you would be wise to heat these screws a couple cycles with a good torch to help disintegrate the rust and then use an impact driver to break them loose using the proper bit that will fit snugly in the Phillips head of the screw. Numerous companies make these, they are reversible, ensure you have it oriented correctly by twisting and locking the mechanism in the direction you wish to turn the screw. These last a lifetime...still using mine after 45 years. Quote
Crisjr14 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Thank you Plymouthy Adams I will try and see if I can find one to buy but how do I know it will have the correct size bits to use any #s sizes I should be looking for? Edited October 29, 2022 by Crisjr14 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 29, 2022 Report Posted October 29, 2022 Phillips are in many standard sizes and tip profiles...the tip you would use will fill the cross in the Phillips head fully and snugly...this model door screw will use a blunt tip....profile is such as bottom bit...the sharp pointed tip above will be for smaller head screws you can look to e-bay for some models and pictures of these and while I do not push ebay for buying...I do recommend it for see what is out there and available...use this search... 3/8-Inch Drive Manual Hand Impact Driver Set Quote
Crisjr14 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Posted October 29, 2022 Thank you Plymouthy Adams so I found this one right now but was thinking wouldn't 1/2 drive be better for any other screws and other things that might need this tool as well or the 3/8 will work fine? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 29, 2022 Report Posted October 29, 2022 your call........I have never had a screw not come out with the method I described above and using my impact driver that is a 3/8 drive.... Quote
Crisjr14 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Posted October 29, 2022 Cool thanks again and I trust all your guys advise always that is why I come here to ask the wise ones 3/8 drive it is Quote
Crisjr14 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Posted October 29, 2022 So anyone want to help me with this one as well on how to take this latch that holds the door to the inside of cab please Quote
Sniper Posted October 29, 2022 Report Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Not sure what you are referring to, I see part of the hinge and the door stop. I do not see a latch. BTW, I have that same screwdriver, lol. Edited October 29, 2022 by Sniper Quote
Crisjr14 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Posted October 29, 2022 Sorry Sniper I meant the latch on how to take it apart as you can see this one is broke and wanted to see if I could use the one off the 53 for this 54 Quote
Crisjr14 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Report Posted October 30, 2022 DJ yes the latch to stop the door trying to figure how to replace it and tools needed if any please Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 30, 2022 Report Posted October 30, 2022 unfortunately, you will have to either flush grind the roll of the rivet or drill it...with the mount from the body already cut it is ruined so drill or grind. You will go back with a replacement pin...don't expect to find these lying about willy nilly..... Quote
andyd Posted October 30, 2022 Report Posted October 30, 2022 Whilst Plymouthy is correct in the general procedure I have a couple of 1/2" drive impact drivers which being that 1/2" size also means that 1/2" drive sockets will fit.......I've seen more 1/2" drive impact drivers than I have 3/8" ones.........andyd Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 30, 2022 Report Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) So Andy, I now know the area they target to market the larger drive tool....lol In truth, I do not recall ever seeing a 1/2 for sale on the jobber trucks way back in the day when I bought mine, (1975 to be exact). And, even today at flea markets, pawn shops and the swap meets, when I see these, they have been the 3/8 drive. For certain, you should be able to lay down the two pound hammer and get the 8lb sledge out...now if I were still up in the northern snow country, likely they may be in abundance there due to road salts and folks needing to bust larger frame nuts and bolts loose. But, the screwdriver tips are the same sized body on both units per my online search for tips. Either will work for certain. I still believe in using the torch to heat blind screws however. I rarely have used my driver except on door hinges with an occasional use on Brit brake drums where they have the two Phillips head screws in place, these can get a bit nasty to remove some times. Edited October 30, 2022 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
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