From: Paul A. Thomas (bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com)
Date: Mon Dec 15 2003 - 14:14:14 PST
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, 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
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