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| | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 366 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 366 | I cant seem to find the rod that goes thru the center of the hood hinge on my 38 1.5 ton.. does anyone sell that or go to hardware store? What size is it?
'38 1.5ton; "The stuff is as tough as woodpecker lips"
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Other pro's may have the answer but I would not hesitate to go to Lowes or Ace Hardware, or such, and buy a rod. you may want to try "size" it using wooden dowels or do some measuring if you have a set of dial indicators. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Probably .250” which is common, easy to measure. My local hardware store has that, or can order it. SS is handy, doesn’t rust, however, it can gall, so make sure it is not too tight fit, lube with anti sieze upon assembly which will make a mess. Grind a bullet shape on the end inserting first to line up each hinge piece.
Others have used Teflon rod with success, no lube required.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | I used stainless steel rod. Been a while but I am thinking 3/16” | | |
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