Forte's

Visit our community sponsor

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: What big machines do I need?

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    23
    Post Thanks / Like

    What big machines do I need?

    Well me and my daughter have the GTM manual but what fabercation machines have people ran into that they needed. I used to be a fabercator and I am going to be setting up my shop any suggestions would be great. Me and my daughter also wanted to wish you all happy holidays and rember there is an old Navy saying, "the only easy day was yesterday". Remeber that and you will live a good life.

  2. #2
    LCD Gauges's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Toronto, Ontario
    Posts
    1,545
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    3
    Engine crane to install the motor, and transmission.

    I just picked up a welder to tack the exhaust, and add some material for the seat rails, as well as the transmission mount. It will also come in handy for the spoiler
    mounting, and diffuser mods that many owners end up doing.

    A decent floor jack, and jack stands...if not a hoist would be beneficial.

    Everything else depends on your tool box content. Torque wrench, and multi-meter should be within. Also grab a fuel pressure tester for engine start-up troublehooting.

    Lastly, a copy of HP Tuners will round out the "nice to have" list.
    Custom LCD Gauges , Data Loggers, Control Touch Screens
    www.LCDdash.com \\ 647-522-9953 \\ Voice & Text
    Proud new owner of GTM Gen 1., #105 - 08/27/11
    LQ9 Powered, G96.00 6 speed transaxle

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Houston TX
    Posts
    374
    Post Thanks / Like
    The floor jack needs to be low profile with a decent reach.
    Heat Gun for heat shrink
    Cleko's
    Cheers,
    Dave

    GTM # 294 Build Start Date 10/12/2009,
    2000 C5 Donor, LS-1 Twin Turbo, AC/Heat, G50-20.02 6 speed, Brandwood Cable shifter
    Build site. http://s679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/dfraser/

  4. #4
    Master Builder
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Long Island, NY
    Posts
    724
    Post Thanks / Like
    If your like me, whatever you can fit in your shop and budget .
    Kenny

  5. #5
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    23
    Post Thanks / Like
    Thank you for all the advise I will be going shopping soon I pulled some favors to get some used stuff for building. Again thank you for the help folks.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Breeze

Visit our community sponsor