1961 Ford F500 project.

[Eugen]

So the covers are soaking and the search is on for a reasonably priced 2 3/8 socket to fit them.

When you work on big stuff you suddenly realize there's a whole universe out there of big tools. This is how I felt when I started working on the big backhoe. Then I found a whole bunch of big sockets on clearance at a local store, for prices like 1.99 and up to 3.99. Except the 1-7/8 which I really needed! Got that at regular price.

I hate having old tires laying around, we were trying to think of something useful to do with them before I take them to the dump. My wife suggested we get goats and let them climb on the tires!

I like how your wife thinks Jeff! Get goats!

[Spike188]

Line your yard with them half buried vertical and paint white.

Present them to your spouse as a Christmas present.

[JSinMO]

So the covers are soaking and the search is on for a reasonably priced 2 3/8 socket to fit them.

When you work on big stuff you suddenly realize there's a whole universe out there of big tools. This is how I felt when I started working on the big backhoe. Then I found a whole bunch of big sockets on clearance at a local store, for prices like 1.99 and up to 3.99. Except the 1-7/8 which I really needed! Got that at regular price.

I hate having old tires laying around, we were trying to think of something useful to do with them before I take them to the dump. My wife suggested we get goats and let them climb on the tires!

I like how your wife thinks Jeff! Get goats!

I know what you mean about a universe of big tools out there. I knew they existed but I don’t want to have to buy them!

My wife has always wanted goats. I can probably think of a dozen reasons why it’s not a good idea, but the biggest one is she only see livestock as pets. We’re trying to work towards getting some cattle…someday. I told her she’s only allowed to name them Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!

@Spike188 i like that tire coffee table!

[Gordy]

We’re trying to work towards getting some cattle…someday. I told her she’s only allowed to name them Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!

My buddy names his T- Bone, Roast, Hamburger, Steak....

For the tires, I do what you are not supposed to, hang them on fence posts and keep them full of water OH I also put mosquito dunks (intended for bird baths and small fish ponds) in them, mama mosquito lays her eggs in the tires and the young don't make it out alive


Gordy

[JSinMO]

After looking around and pricing sockets to fit the front hubs I decided in the long run it was more cost effective and handier to have a large socket set. Harbor Freight to the rescue!

This is a 1” set and for those of us who don’t use this size often, they’re rather large! Here a picture of a 1/2” drive ratchet next to a 1”

On another note if I ever get into a project where I need a 3 1/2” socket would one of you be kind enough to try and talk me down off the ledge as I may have gotten in over my head!

Now then, with a little heat, a little penetrating oil, some tapping, and a wrench that fits, the hub caps came off!

The next step as time allows will be to get the front drums off the truck, re grease the bearings and at least inspect the brakes.

Since it was a nice day I got my trusty work platform out and cleaned up one of the 19.5 rims that will be going on the truck.

Here’s a question for the group. What temperature is too cold to paint in? I’m not going for a showroom finish, these are old rims going on an even older truck. The criteria is the paint has to stick and they have to be black. I usually try to plan painting for spring or summer but I’m not sure I can wait to mount up the tires! What are your thoughts on painting in cold weather?

[thebuildist]

It's all about sprayability and drying time. The rattle cans recommend 50°. And if that temperature it will easily spray and fairly quickly dry.

But you can get away with down near freezing. It will take three or four times longer to dry, but for something like this it should be fine.

But as you get down below freezing, it just doesn't spray very well.

If you're talking about brush painting oil based paint, I'm afraid I can't help. I don't have much experience with that in colder temperatures.

Bob

[DavidBarkey]

That 3 1/2 socket would make a great cup holder . As for painting in the winter . Here is a trick for small parts . For a sunny day have a small tent made out of what ever clear plastic . Paint parts , close up tent and leave in the sun for the day .

[Eugen]

that is mighty impressive Jeff! Oh, and a set like that would cost an arm and a leg up here, I think.


Well, guess what. I painted a few parts for the basket case 644 the last few days, in subzero temperatures. Not for looks, but protection. I decided that I can always paint it better later. So I wire wheeled the parts, applied some rust treatment, let it dry well, then spray painted. The paint dried up to touch in about 18 hours, maybe faster but I didn't check. I'll show pics when I get home. Note that it was very late at night and had no patience to do multiple thin coats, so it was pretty runny.

[propane1]

My thoughts. 50 degrees. Even above that this is what I do. But some times I forget. But I normally heat the part I’m going to paint by a propane torch or hair dryer. I don’t mean to get it hot or warm to the touch, just to heat it to get the moisture off it. Have the paint ready as soon as you stop heating. Helps paint to set up a little quicker so lessen the chance of runs. Just what I do. Sometimes.

There now, there’s a uneducated painting ramble.

Noel

[Eugen]

My thoughts. 50 degrees. Even above that this is what I do. But some times I forget. But I normally heat the part I’m going to paint by a propane torch or hair dryer. I don’t mean to get it hot or warm to the touch, just to heat it to get the moisture off it. Have the paint ready as soon as you stop heating. Helps paint to set up a little quicker so lessen the chance of runs. Just what I do. Sometimes.

There now, there’s a uneducated painting ramble.

Noel

That's a good tip Noel, thanks. I will apply this next time.