2011 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Rob What are you doing about replacing the captive nut/ caged nuts? Do you have replacements and if so how are you welding them in the pitch welder or plug welding them? Cheers Phil

Hi Phil (or should I say Father Phil?),

For those broken cages that are readily viewable, I replace them with others taken from other donor body panels or parts. Most donors pop off with a few taps of a hammer and chisel. These are cleaned up, drilled and tack welded into position. One of these days I will copy the Ford boys and try metal glue.

For those hidden broken cages found inside galleys and channels on the underside of the truck, a simple nut replaces them. I'll knock a few bucks off the selling price of the HUP if and when I sell it - along with a full disclosure...

So, in some ways I am being true to the design, in others, just plain lazy. I'm not sure what the Church of CMP punishment would be for doing this, but since I am a Protestant, I am not too worried.

OK, Phil. Fess up. What have you been doing with your broken cages?