From: JEFF HAIN-MATSON (flmv@flmv.net)
Date: Mon Dec 15 2003 - 14:17:29 PST
"Paul A. Thomas" wrote:
> I took my old Atomic Energy Commission pickup out for a spin today,
> stopping by a couple of body shoppes to get an estimate for repair of the
> left front fender, which was too friendly with a telephone pole a few years
> ago. To my shock I find that most front line body shoppes in this area
> will not work on the truck! They only work on late model ( 1990 and up )
> vehicles and the prefer ( by far ) to replace parts vs repairing them.
>
> I did get the name of a shoppe which does this sort of work and went by:
> looked to be a good place, honest, meticulous work. He said he would pound
> it out, fill and bring back to orig shape for $300 if I brought the fender
> in. I'm game, however he showed me that I need a special allen wrench to
> get the fender off. Turns out this is the same one I need to adjust the
> door lock strike plate ( to keep the door from flying open on the highway
> <g> ) He indicated Snap On,
snap on has a web site that you can order from!!!!
> Matco and others carry this wrench, however I
> never get to visit one of these tool trucks.
>
> Can anyone tell me what the name of this wrench is? Did they come in
> varying sizes in the mid '50's? I can get a photo within a day of the bolt
> heads if it will help, but thought that this might be a known tool ( it is
> also used to bolt the bed together )
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Paul
> MVPA# 24986
> 53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
> 53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
> www.paulathomas.com/images
>
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