37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[34_40]

I set the height with my new springs, checked the camber plus reinstalled the tires and raised the license plate an inch - does that count?

My tractor - runs great. It only needs the block heater to be plugged in for 30 minutes before starting the diesel.

Sure it counts! I'll bet you waxed 'em too!

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. Diesels STINK!

[IC2]

Sure it counts! I'll bet you waxed 'em too!

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. Diesels STINK!

The springs - 3 coats, the tough part of the clean up was the cross member

This little ISEKI diesel will start with just the glow plugs, it's easier with the block heater

[IC2]

Sure it counts! I'll bet you waxed 'em too!

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. Diesels STINK!

The springs - 3 coats, the tough part of the clean up was the cross member

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

[randyr]

will have to wax the rear end as well

Hmmmm....I could say so many things....but I think I'll just leave that one alone....


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?

[406Rich]

I`ve never undercoated mine, let alone wax the rear end.....! ???

[IC2]

I`ve never undercoated mine, let alone wax the rear end.....! ???

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 302/5.0

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

[randyr]

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....

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.

[IC2]

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

[34_40]

Well, Dave, I hope you get your rear end waxed....especially before bikini season starts....

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 take a few hours away and look where the conversation heads off to!

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!