How to fix this Menards box car?

Take the 4 screws out in the corners and with the body off you should find a c-clip that fell off. Look at the one still attached and attach the truck c- clip the same way on the truck that fell off. 

Dave

Thanks Dave I'll take a look at it after I get off work tonight

Isn't that a rivet?  

Trucks on a lot of their cars are rivets. I used a small nut and screw to fix a hopper.

Looks like the rivet broke.   Like Chuck said,  use a nut and screw to repair the truck.  Good luck,  and keep us posted!

Mitch 

I use a truck rivet to fix them, but I'm spoiled.

Menards would also be likely to make an exchange, if you prefer. If so, start with an email to guest@menard-inc.com.

Could loose truck rivets result in the box cars leaning on curves?  I have two Menard's Army boxcars that lean lean like trees in the wind.  Anyone else seeing this?

That's likely.

FrankfordJunction posted:

Could loose truck rivets result in the box cars leaning on curves?  I have two Menard's Army boxcars that lean lean like trees in the wind.  Anyone else seeing this?

Yes I had a couple cars with this. The cars had too much space between the trucks and the metal bottom of the car. I shimmed it up with a bendable Christmas ornament hook. There are probably better ways to shim but it’s been working fine. 

Khayden don't do anything yet I have what you need. Go to my profile for my email to send your name & address.

Bob

gunrunnerjohn posted:

I use a truck rivet to fix them, but I'm spoiled.

Just don't drink the milk....

BK posted:

Khayden don't do anything yet I have what you need. Go to my profile for my email to send your name & address.

Bob

Thanks Bob ill send a email after I get off work later tonight