May-Belle is on the road again!! Only took three years, a few thousand dollars, Many, many hours and a good bit of research and help from Stovebolt and you guys. THANKS!!
Question 1. Something that I had not considered/thought of before getting the big girl on the road . . . the back edge of the hood is only a flat cut edge of steel, it fluctuates while driving. Every other edge of the hood is rolled and crimped or has added pieces to make it stronger. The back edge bounces, rolls like waves and is annoyingly noisy and visually distracting. HOW CAN I FIX THIS? Has anyone else done anything which eliminates this? My only thought so far has been to add strips of that rubber/vinyl door edge bumper material for added strength. Not sure I will like the look!
And a related question . .
Question 2. I did not remove the hood during my work on the truck. I like the patina, she worked as a grain hauler many years in Nebraska and is not being done up as a show truck, I am keeping her "wrinkles and age spots" . . . on the cab anyway. Question is - how does one replace the rubber "hood to cowl seal"? I see no way of getting any of my clutch head tools into at least 2 of those fasteners? Also, will a new seal help eliminate the issue in question 1?
I am attaching a couple progress photos since I'm kinda proud of my work on her . . . and because my wife said I should!
As always, thanks for any help with my question(s) and to all I wish a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a healthy, safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2021 . . . . I hope Santa brings you truck parts!!
