Sure it counts! I'll bet you waxed 'em too!Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
I've got 3 Kubotas and none needs a block heater! A few seconds with the glow plugs and they fire right off! Of course the 1970 Cub Cadet at the house is gasoline power.:LOL: Diesels STINK! **):D
The springs - 3 coats, the tough part of the clean up was the cross member:LOL::LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
This little ISEKI diesel will start with just the glow plugs, it's easier with the block heater
The springs - 3 coats, the tough part of the clean up was the cross member:LOL::LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
This little ISEKI diesel will start with just the glow plugs, it's easier with the block heater.
Got the rears ordered and will have to wax the rear end as well
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Originally Posted by IC2
Hmmmm....I could say so many things....but I think I'll just leave that one alone....:LOL::LOL::eek:
I pulled out a front fender over the weekend and started removing the undercoating that I slathered on there 20+ years ago. It was a tar based stuff in a big vat. It's held up pretty well but I think I need to take if off and start over. Any of you guys have a great method of undercoat removal that you would recommend?
I`ve never undercoated mine, let alone wax the rear end.....! ??? :eek:
As far as waxing, I always wax my rear end, errrr differential along with all that chrome and stainless that I probably should have saved my bucks and put against a 351 rather then the 302/5.0Quote:
Originally Posted by 406Rich
Randy - can you chip that stuff off? I did the '31 sedan I had that way. If not, maybe a heat gun on the shiny side (not too hot to blister the existing paint) then scrape, and afterwards mineral spirits to remove the rest. I used a few cans of spray bed liner to do my fenders - and it is plenty tough enough to withstand the CA climate. Just don't get the overspray on anything including the floor - it doesn't come off easily
Well, Dave, I hope you get your rear end waxed....especially before bikini season starts....:LOL::LOL::whacked:Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
As for my undercoating issue, I tried a heat gun on the rear fender when I was modifying the fuel door area. It worked ok but was pretty slow. Another post suggested placing one of those halogen work lights on the back side. They heat up really fast and it supposedly scrapes right off. I read somewhere else about using oven cleaner on it and let it sit over night. Someone also recommend Jasco Adhesive Remover but I haven't tried that either. Oh, I don't care about the existing paint. It's coming off anyway....
I think the biggest reasons for undercoating these cars that probably aren't going to experience much inclement weather is to try to prevent gravel starring on the fenders and for sound deadening purposes. It does help curb some road noise.
I do have to give you a warning about oven cleaner - that stuff can be downright dangerous. I used it for cleaning when I rebuilt a tranny some years ago - about 0200 I asked my wife to take me to the emergency room - could hardly breathe and had chest pains. Couple hours on O2, $50 from me and about $1500 from my med insurance later - no further problems and I will NEVER use oven cleaner again. A lady we knew lost most of her speaking ability after burning her vocal cords using it actually cleaning an oven.
I really like the idea of heat and scraping:3dSMILE:
I had a partial can of oven cleaner I tried yesterday but I was too impatient and it did choke me up a bit so I stopped using it. Thanks for the extra warning.Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
I don't really like the idea of heat & scraping so much but I do like the idea of living & breathing......so I guess I'll heat & scrape! :)
I take a few hours away and look where the conversation heads off to! :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
I was going to use the roll on bed liner under my fenders / running boards to help prevent stone damage as Randy mentions. I used a dynamat type product around the whole interior, wasn't cheap but seems to work very well!:):)
Mike - ya gotta stay "in touch" with the situation:whacked:Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
UHhhhh.. I DO NOT think I'll try that! **):D:whacked:Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
You can stay in touch with your own... um.. differential....:D
Now I have to go run the snowthrower again! :(:(:(
What brand did you use for the interior? Dynamat and Hushmat seem more expensive than Damplifier. I was going to give Damplifier a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
I used the summit version of dynamat/hushmat... Even made my own roller in about 5 minutes on the lathe. I did purchase some foil tape to go over the larger seams from a local hvac house. I was very happy with the results, really gives the body that "solid" sound. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe
Hey Robert, I've heard some other guys talking about a product called B-Quiet Ultimate as a less expensive alternative to Dynamat. Here's a link to check them out http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe
Randy