Peterbilt 359 Restoration Ep.87 Gimme Some Skin

[@TwinStix]

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[@marysoldeeley2218]

That actually looked much easier than it probably was.... I'm not a mechanic, but my Dad was. He always showed me what a difference motor mounts make. I would most certainly get those bushings and get that done right when you can.

[@mikestobbe4274]

You would be surprised how big of a difference motor mounts make

[@jeffraber4267]

Can't believe it's been six years since I started watching you and I watched you when you first started that truck

[@larryspencer76]

Lbl was the reason I started watching your channel glad I did. Enjoy all your content.

[@fazerainbow5674]

awsome video mark lots of hard work done for a day lol thumbs up and shared

[@logan_v123]

Just stumbled on these videos but I love them. Keep up the great work man.

[@Antonymorris1.6]

Can't wait see the paint go on

[@TwinStix]

Me too 😆

[@montanatrucker2188]

Makes me want to keep looking for that perfect project truck for myself. That truck is incredible.

[@jasonu19]

Check out Clecos. They’re a tool which fit into drilled out rivet holes and hold the two panels together keeping them aligned while you’re putting rivets in.

[@Hunter_Dawso]

As someone learning sheet metal fabrication in an airframe program, Clecos have been a God send! Highly recommend them!

[@flyweldfabricate]

He knows a guy who has a few..

[@alvinpowell6189]

Man you broke out that clutch jack and I thought OMG I could have used that the couple of years I worked on trucks right after I got out of the Navy in ‘73. That thing is amazing!! Yeah, working on those things is no joke, everything is big and heavy and will hurt you before you know it!! But super job on the door skins! And the replacements are fantastic!!! LBL is going to be sweet rollin down the road!!!

[@colincrawford687]

Hey Mark I'm from Australia, I Love watching your Episodes on KZbin every Week and just wanna say Keep up the Great Work you do on those Trucks

[@JamesPretty]

Pretty Kool, takes up a lot of shop space for the twice you'll use it maybe.

[@marcelhollis3137]

Your new episode comes out every Friday afternoon in NZ. Highlight of my evening. Thanks, Mark.

[@bobme2787]

Hi Mark. I know that you have the Patreon deal and the Trans Am is part of the collection. I am glad to see big truck content on you tube.

[@vernfrederick5025]

I enjoy and look forward to seeing your next episode week after week Mark ,love your trucks little by little is my favorite thanks again Mark

[@raymondbradley6788]

Good job, Mark👍👍👍 looks awesome👍👍👍

[@howardjacobs1325]

Mark I watched all of your project snow man videos your work impresses me and this up grade is going to be awesome thanks make I enjoy your project ct

[@1206redpwr]

Might want to put some primer on the huck holes of the skins and the mating surfaces before hucking. I've had paint pop around a grill surround and it is depressing to see. I'm so glad your minor error in the cab ring lead you to doing the cab corners. Thanks for keeping it honest because it helps everyone!!!

[@BobbyT595]

Looking good Mark!

[@patrickratchford7026]

The new door panel's are nice.

[@1one3_Racing]

You could drill out the hucks onnthe cowell, sand it, then replace the hucks.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mark make sure you stick new engine mounts in! I doubt someone had forgot to install them most likely the remains are still in there and they have just deteriorated over time and bits have fallen out! If you leave it as is you will wear the metal mounts out and it has the potential to crack the mounts our even worse lead the frane to break!

[@bobogilvie4472]

YOU are doing a AMAZING JOB.

[@SuperB776]

When drilling the Hucks, Bucks or Blind rivets...you only need to drill the shank size and not the head size...so 3/16 drill at the center is all you need to drill... Very nice attention to detail...b

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

LOL it's amazing how much it makes a difference. I work at a window manufacturer and we used to use a smaller version of that Huckbolt rivitor. I even have one that we stopped using. I'll dig it out at take a picture of it 😅 CHEERS 🍻 Earl

[@meganallensmithjr2670]

LBL BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT!!!🎉 GREAT JOB TWINSTICKS!!! (MARK)

[@leofrac435]

Lbl is looking good you’ve come along way since starting this channel now you need to get yourself a 6 inch D/A air sander and a 8 inch mud hog . Take it from a professional painter you’ll be glad you did . Surface prep will be faster smoother and help provide the proper foundation or substrate for a top quality long lasting paint job . See you next week Mark .

[@stansdds]

First! The right tools make all the difference.

[@WindsweptWheelers]

LBL has been an inspiration for my own 359 project, both in motivation and using some of the older videos as a how to. Good stuff 👍🏻

[@thomasaley8839]

Awesome thank you blessings

[@danc7751]

great work Mark, cant wait to see that truck in her new paint, love the channel.

[@mikedowland9949]

So cool to see where you’ve come from to where you are now in the into👍🏻

[@boutoillemichael5095]

Good job man,from France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@alexandershriver284]

I would highly recommend getting the fly wheel resurfaced. Anytime we do a clutch flywheel gets cleaned up, it's usually fairly cheap

[@wadelevan1787]

That’s true, but in this application, it is probably not worth it. Think of the life of the clutch if you resurface it or do not resurface it. The difference it makes will probably never come in to play with this truck. This truck will be lucky to see 50k miles in the next 30years.

[@alexandershriver284]

@wadelevan1787 I agree it won't see much for miles but it's still cheap insurance. I can't quite remember exactly what we charge to do it but it's damn cheap. Honestly if he'd pay to ship it down here to South Dakota I'd do it for free

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Twin Stix Mark P. 👍👌👏 I love the movie with the angel helping his son not to do the same mistakes he did. Nice that you put the piece with the truck at the end of your video. Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.

[@stevencaka]

Always enjoy watching your videos Mark!! Keep up the great work sir! Hope to get a chance to come visit & share a little helping hand 🤚 in your projects.

[@JamesPretty]

I will say one thing Mark, You've got huge ball's when it comes to taking on some of the hardest jobs on these old trucks. I'm scared of body panels and body work, Id rather do engines and transmissions and rear ends than a door skin..

[@tater_relocater]

Now is the time to put a motor mount bushing in . No brainer.

[@Tonkatruck1979]

Yeah I would be putting a bushing in there as well. Regardless, if you're going to put another engine of in it or whatever, it's better to do it now because it needs to be done

[@mikebrien201]

Another great video cant wait for the paint

[@DavidMartin-tp2in]

Looking Good 👍

[@silvioroberti-wt3pl]

Hi mark love today episode and love those new jacks ezy to do the .with not getting hurt.

[@Buildingwithtim]

LBL is really looking good and coming along nicely can’t wait to see what the final results look like. I have been watching your channel since day one and have enjoyed everything you have done to all three trucks. As a child I loved semi trucks and had the opportunity to drive them for 10 years before starting a family and retiring but watching you rebuild these beautiful trucks and the T-A has been a highlight of my Thursday morning routine and I wouldn’t have it and other way. Keep up the great work bud.

[@deandauner3255]

If you used the truck you would want a rubber bushing on the tranny mount. It sroos vibration and noise from going into the truck plus keeps cracks from developing in the trans case. You are really good at showing perfection in doing a job.

[@paulfox3532]

The new door skins look great!

[@bluestreek4784]

The truck is lookin awesome, I can't wait to start the scale model replica of LBL on my channel. Keep up the great work Mark.

[@MyDuckfoot]

"Hucks, bucks and blinds" sounds like a country song 😂

[@MrRSKC]

lookin good Mark ... Movie was Heavenly Kid

[@scottvaughan473]

Get that flywheel turned Driva it’s about 100 bucks including the bearing. It’s like buying new shoes and keeping the old laces. New surface to New surface. You’ve gone that deep. Get it turned

[@PatBarton-v1t]

doing a good job

[@WACRE44]

I’m glad you’re doing the doors and things right you Won’t Regret it Buddy!

[@jerryberryhill3619]

Awesome installation

[@Nathan93Baker]

Finally some truck content.😊

[@michaelguglielmo2749]

Hi Mark , the lock / key assembly is riveted on also. That should be installed prior to painting , just something to think about. Nice installation so far !

[@jeffgoswick7660]

One day when you get the money I would build me a toolroom off the back or side of the building... Thanks for the video

[@Thegoobmancometh]

All the panels fit perfect! No made in China crap here!

[@bradlegg3025]

Thank you Mark we're keeping the old iron still on the road my dad Grove and old W 900 and A K 100 E

[@jeffsmith350]

I think it would be cool, if you had a hood ornament made like twin sticks.

[@ddyodaman5515]

Another adventure mark!

[@lucasdobson5957]

I love your peterbilt man i wish i could have it

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job Mark, getting both door skins-off, clean-up the frame and putting-on the top part.

[@SemiErnie]

Never disappoint , tks for the video

[@robertwhitmore3606]

So glad it is LBL this episode.

[@spottedhoss1920]

Mornin Mark I learn so much about truck parts from you that I never knew before, we made door skins for a Kenworth C500 once out of aluminum sheeting, I suppose there had to be a place to buy new ones but the kinda cheap skates we worked for didn't shop there, That transmission jack and clutch jack are premo pieces of work I'll bet that tranny and clutch are going back in easier than they came out. Have a great week my friend say hello to Mrs. Twin stix for us

[@1chish]

Just an idea; I would get some body seal between the new outer skin and the door frame becasue even with the Bucks and Rivets water will get in. But those new panels seem to be a very good fit. Quality always pays off.

[@TwinStix]

Missed adding sealant ... will fix before I finish riveting

[@carlthor91]

Mark, please talk to Blake, and see if you can borrow some Cleco fasteners and pliers. They temporarily hold the aluminum panels in place, so that you don't build in any distortion when fastening panels, to frames/structure. Best wishes from Northern Manitoba.

[@TwinStix]

Haha he’s already loaned me his set 👍

[@kingdougie80]

Fun fact you should never lay your glass flat. You always want to stand the glass up. My buddy at budget glass told me.

[@robertfrancis6967]

A little squirt of some panel bond I think would have been helpful would have cut way down on any rattling later on and eliminated the need for the weld at the top

[@TwinStix]

Plan to add before I finish riveting 👍

[@mattlyle455]

Good Mornin Mark!! The Rubber Duck from Lima, Ohio Checking in!! Another great video and those new jacks look awesome! You can NEVER be too safe!! Keep on Truckin' Brother!!

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

i took off the fifthwheel assembly, and rear suspension out of a 87 today by lunch, rust galore, owner is big holing it, glad i dont have to do the body work,

[@richardrineer771]

Enjoy watching your videos every Thursday morning, watch it on the large TV

[@briansmith9720]

Now's the time for transmission mount bushings it'll never be easier than now. That's probably what got your shift linkage all buggered up in the 1st place since there's nothing to absorb all the twisting your trannie does when you come off and on with the throttle. Good time to pull the flywheel and get it resurfaced for that new clutch. And while you're at it you can check the rear main seal since it'll be wide open too. See how these projects can get out of control in a hurry lol?

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Mark & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Mark & Friends Randy

[@andybaker5787]

Keep up the good work

[@Ralph94967]

Mark every day is a school day

[@TruckHaulinTalks]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@DieselRelapse]

When you paint the truck you should paint the old door skins and put little by littles logo on it to hang in your shop

[@DieselRelapse]

Plus it gives you something to dial the spray gun in with

[@karlmcnamee7620]

You need to replace the trans mounts to help take some of the vibration and noise that comes true the frame from the motor

[@sodapop8408]

The Heavenly Kid 1985

[@charles-k2q8l]

great job mark save the video will show it to my buddy I will be running with tonight that drive the kenwortht600 I guess you record on Saturday and I don,t see the video till thursday keep up the great work looking good

[@carlcarlamos9055]

OK. The reason for this transmission exercise is that it comes out of gear on occasion according to episode #86. The shifting mechanism has been redone and tightened up previously. The shifting mechanism is mounted by bracket to the frame rail. The bushing, pad, softener, whatever you want to call it, for the right rear engine mount is missing. This engine mount is right in front of the bracket for the shifting mechanism. The missing bushing allows extra movement of the engine and the transmission, which is bolted solidly to the engine. The transmission will move more than the engine because it is out there farther towards the end of the stick. Probably replacing that right side bushing, and maybe even the left one, should have been the first job you did, and not something you might do later if the whim overtakes you. Take care. And good luck. I better edit this. What I’m saying is the transmission is shifting itself out of gear, because the shifting linkage is tight, but the transmission is moving all around. Hopefully the trans is fine as frog hair, but collateral damage is a possibility due to the lack of maintenance.

[@ginobiondi2722]

Howdy Mark from BC. Ideally it would have been better to pin the door skin with clecos before installing the rivets to keep all the holes lined up. Hopefully all the rest of the rivet holes still line with little or no drilling, although I doubt Blake would have any the right size for your door he will be mostly using 1/8 and 3/32 sizes for his RV. As always enjoy your journey with your truck projects, looking forward to the one.

[@kevinbelcher8490]

I don't know if you are but I highly recommend that you get the flywheel resurfaced and make sure you count the teeth as sometimes they might make a mistake and give you a flywheel that is either too small or too big by mistake

[@chadlidstone2110]

Great job! you should use some of that black acoustic goop you used on the big hole opening. I cant see why you wouldnt I guess

[@cliffsanders9676]

That is great looking.

[@markcrowley7489]

Dirks classic track in Minnesota makes a new window track setup air operated

[@TwinStix]

I actually found them on Amazon 👀

[@albertanderson2601]

If you take the door off and remove the hinge you can use all the correct rivets

[@TwinStix]

No the inside track is behind the inner frame so no way to get behind

[@albertanderson2601]

You should watch Berry Trucking videos on building the dump truck he does it that way. Replaced right door skin

[@robertwilbert1317]

Awesome work …..all the projects are looking good

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

nice job mark, loved the vid m.

[@duncanosinchuk5053]

Put some kind of insulation in those doors while you have it apart. Canadians cab, California doors.

[@joesmith1926]

Wouldn’t you paint the insides/mating faces? Little by little!👌

[@cogboy302]

A twist drill. A tool designed to spin rivet heads qround in their holes until you die of old age. I believe the film is Heavenly Kid.

[@rosshall641]

Mark you are going to be like Me! More tools than a Mechanic has

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

i am about 350k in, 36 years mechanic?

[@timmangosphotography]

Are you going to get the flywheel machined/surfaced? That is standard procedure when installing a new clutch to ensure it has a good mating surface. Although there are no heat spots the clutch usage over time creates a glaze much like brakes on a car. With that glaze the clutch won't operate as effectively.

[@bryancostlow8508]

Nice job Mark. I'm interested to see how many of the sanded old Huck bolts get replaced by the end of this build. I predict the ones you can access will all be replaced.

[@rickorr2181]

Great episode! Always like to leave comments for the 'Tube algorithm...

[@randykoenig6155]

Should probably get the flywheel turned

[@lbzmx213]

Just a suggestion if you are going to be doing a lot of additional panel work……..invest in some cleco pins and a wrench……I used them when I had to replace some major brackets on my snowmobile and they were a lifesaver and everything lined back up perfectly in the end

[@TwinStix]

Yeah Blake actually just loaned me his set to help me line it up for the bucks 👍

[@rtsfarms8186]

Do your motor mounts now. It will be well worth your time. Make it a totally different truck.

[@vernonfarrior3894]

The Heavenly Kid