Body and exterior tips
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*To hold nuts in a socket while assembling hard-to-reach body and exterior components, use masking tape stuffed in the socket -- sticky side out. Similarly, bearing grease can be placed on a washer to hold it to a socket for re-assembling parts. | *To hold nuts in a socket while assembling hard-to-reach body and exterior components, use masking tape stuffed in the socket -- sticky side out. Similarly, bearing grease can be placed on a washer to hold it to a socket for re-assembling parts. | ||
*When disassembling small hard-to-reach parts, use grease in the socket to prevent losing fasteners. | *When disassembling small hard-to-reach parts, use grease in the socket to prevent losing fasteners. | ||
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*Use caution when installing hood springs. For more information, and a diagram, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-28-hood-spring-installation-74269.html Hood Spring Installation]. | *Use caution when installing hood springs. For more information, and a diagram, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-28-hood-spring-installation-74269.html Hood Spring Installation]. | ||
*Be creative when sourcing patch metal. Potential sources include: | *Be creative when sourcing patch metal. Potential sources include: | ||
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*The shell of an oil filter can be used for making recessed tail lights. They come in many different sizes, and the larger ones for commercial trucks may be especially useful. | *The shell of an oil filter can be used for making recessed tail lights. They come in many different sizes, and the larger ones for commercial trucks may be especially useful. | ||
*Socket sets with plastic inserts may be useful for protecting bolt heads. However, they are reported to strip out easily. | *Socket sets with plastic inserts may be useful for protecting bolt heads. However, they are reported to strip out easily. | ||
| + | *Use a squirt can for dispensing small amounts of lacquer thinner. | ||
*For careful application of penetrating oil, put the oil in a hand spray bottle, and set the nozzle to a stream. | *For careful application of penetrating oil, put the oil in a hand spray bottle, and set the nozzle to a stream. | ||
*To make a custom body grommet, use a section of vacuum hose that's been split down the middle with a razor or similar tool. A photo of this can be seen here: [http://hotrodders.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17678/size/big/cat/500/page/ Hotrodders Photo Gallery]. | *To make a custom body grommet, use a section of vacuum hose that's been split down the middle with a razor or similar tool. A photo of this can be seen here: [http://hotrodders.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17678/size/big/cat/500/page/ Hotrodders Photo Gallery]. | ||
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*Save old magnets that are being thrown away (from old car speakers, or refrigerator/freezer sealing strips, computer hard drives, etc.) They have many uses: | *Save old magnets that are being thrown away (from old car speakers, or refrigerator/freezer sealing strips, computer hard drives, etc.) They have many uses: | ||
#Place magnets over masking material to keep from blowing around. | #Place magnets over masking material to keep from blowing around. | ||
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