71_Bronco 1,072 #1 Posted October 13, 2020 was just curious how the Wheel Hoorse hoods are held together. Specifically the 60's round hoods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,488 #2 Posted October 13, 2020 Fronts are spot welded to the top. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,648 #3 Posted October 13, 2020 Same with the square hoods. Quite a few welds too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,004 #4 Posted October 13, 2020 WHs predate the adhesives in favor now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,204 #5 Posted October 22, 2020 I don’t want to bring up the topic for fear of virtual flogging by @Stormin and friends... but I have pictures in my dump truck life project build... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,204 #6 Posted October 22, 2020 There must have been a machine over the years doing the spot welds as there is a consistent pattern... or the same person had that job for a long time! The spot welder must have been inspired by Al Capone. Weld early and weld often! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #7 Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, pullstart said: I have pictures in my dump truck life project build... Dump truck? Dump truck? Oh yes! Some where in the dim and distant past that rings a bell. Now let me think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #8 Posted October 22, 2020 Thanks all. I was trying to figure out how easy it would be to stretch a round hood. I could use a bit more room on my Wisconsin Lawn Ranger project, and was considering this as an option. After looking at the hood i have, I dont know how viable of an option that would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,137 #9 Posted October 22, 2020 A spot weld cutter is like a 5/16" hole saw. Most use a center punch in the center of the weld to register the cutter center point but that would bend the outer panel. I use a small drill bit to make a small divot for the spring loaded center point. https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=spot+weld+cutter#id=1&vid=a04145ec4240325dae318354cb0f739f&action=click Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,204 #10 Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 7:55 PM, gwest_ca said: A spot weld cutter is like a 5/16" hole saw. Most use a center punch in the center of the weld to register the cutter center point but that would bend the outer panel. I use a small drill bit to make a small divot for the spring loaded center point. https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=spot+weld+cutter#id=1&vid=a04145ec4240325dae318354cb0f739f&action=click Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
