Bumper Bracket - Help!

[roadrunnerh]

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Wasn't difficult at all, took my time with the tap backing it out and then back in over and over.
I had to purchase the right angle 1/2" drive drill for $250........ouch.

 

[69hemibeep]

Way to go Tools are always good to have.

 

[Big John]

Well.. at least you spent your hard earned $250 on an American made power tool...... er.... um..... never mind.

 

[69hemibeep]

Well.. at least you spent your hard earned $250 on an American made power tool...... er.... um..... never mind.

OH Boy :facepalm:

 

[roadrunnerh]

Welcome to china......... :brickwall:

 

[sixgunrunner68]

250, ouch is right. I might have just run a bead on the bracket and been done with it.
Just kiddin' nice job.

 

[Roadcuda]

That is a lot to spend on a tool that you need for a job. Sometimes when I've needed a tool that would make doing a particular job easier I've wondered if it was worth buying it when I may or may not need it again.

 

[69hemibeep]

That is a lot to spend on a tool that you need for a job. Sometimes when I've needed a tool that would make doing a particular job easier I've wondered if it was worth buying it when I may or may not need it again.

Its called renting :cheers:

 

[Big John]

That is a lot to spend on a tool that you need for a job. Sometimes when I've needed a tool that would make doing a particular job easier I've wondered if it was worth buying it when I may or may not need it again.

I have two answers for that. First is Harbor Freight. Cheap tools that are (sometimes) good enough for what I need to do. You have to be selective though and understand that some stuff isn't worth dragging home. The other option is renting tools. I'm fortunate to have a well stocked rental place near me. Autozone also rents some tools too. By the way... never buy folding tables and chairs for a party!

Of course, there's always flea markets and garage sales too... but I haven't really seen any deals in a long time. Most people seem to know what they have.... and the real deals go fast. When you are at Carlisle... there's a group of guys with a trailer full of KD tools. You know.. those odd pullers and stuff like that... About 1/3 the price or less. I bought a spark plug thread cleaner there for a buck or two... tossed it in the toolbox. I never used it until the other day and had to clean the threads out of my flathead head. Paid for itself and then some.

 

[ACME A12]

Good job, Harry. Glad to see that you got it fixed.

Just curious - what led you to this discovery anyway? Was the bumper sagging and you decided to tighten it up or what?

 

[69hemibeep]

Good job, Harry. Glad to see that you got it fixed.

Just curious - what led you to this discovery anyway? Was the bumper sagging and you decided to tighten it up or what?

He got his bumper blown off by a Nash :basketcase:

 

[roadrunnerh]

Well, I knew it needed help a couple years ago when I replaced the bumper. The front bolt wouldn't tighten all the way.
A couple weeks ago I was changing the oil - and noticed no more front bolt! Gonzo.