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Suggested tools?
I am still in the planning stages and will likely be ordering my kit for pick up next spring. I have all the usual hand tools. I was wondering if any of the experienced builders could let me know about any tools that they think made life easier and would be beneficial to pick up prior to building? This post was inspired by rsw81's post about bench grinder vs bench sander.
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Seasoned Citizen
Two most important pieces of equipment are a good radio to blast your favorite tunes and a refrigerator full of adult beverages.
Dart Little M 406" SBC 800 HP N/A & 1,100 HP on nitrous, 2-spd Powerglide with trans brake, 6,000 RPM stall converter, narrowed Moser 88 3.90:1 spool with 35-spline gun-drilled axles & Torino bearings, custom parallel four-link, custom tube chassis & roll cage NHRA certified for 8.5-sec (only two FFR Hot Rods have this cert).
33 Hot Rod Super Pro Drag Racer Build:
33 HR NHRA Cert Roll Cage Build
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Senior Member
Band-Aids are good to have handy..
Been more than one build, christened in blood. As proof, I have a nice scar in the shape of a "C", (for Cobra?), on the back of my right hand...
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Originally Posted by
NAZ
Two most important pieces of equipment are a good radio to blast your favorite tunes and a refrigerator full of adult beverages.
+1 on the above. An AC to keep the garage below 80º F would be nice, some heat in the winter.
Also a belt sander for setting the door, hood, trunk gaps.
'33 Hotrod, #1047 Gen 1, delivered on 2/27/18, go cart on 9/24/18.
LS3 w/Gearstar Level 3 4L65e Tranny, Yank converter, Lokar shifter, Electric PS, Vintage AC/Heat/Def, 8.8" 3.55
TorqThrust II Wheels w/Toyo Proxy T1 Sport Tires, F 235/45ZR17 R 295/35ZR18
Garage Built, Driveway Painted.
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Originally Posted by
Papa
I guess I'm not to good with the search function on here as I tried a few searches and didn't come up with what you provided. Thank you
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Originally Posted by
Drezx6r
I guess I'm not to good with the search function on here as I tried a few searches and didn't come up with what you provided. Thank you
Not a problem at all. I just wanted to give you the benefit of the previous discussions. The search tools on the forum are not exactly the best I've seen, but the advanced search works well and in a pinch, use Google and search "Factory Five Forum <+ your key words>"; example: Factory Five Forum Tools
You'll get descent results that way in most cases.
Dave
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Originally Posted by
NAZ
Two most important pieces of equipment are a good radio to blast your favorite tunes and a refrigerator full of adult beverages.
Another choice versus the radio... I have a 50" HD TV with a Firestick plugged into it and a sound bar. It is however setting on top of the refrigerator that is full of adult beverages.
Originally Posted by
AC Bill
Band-Aids are good to have handy..
Been more than one build, christened in blood. As proof, I have a nice scar in the shape of a "C", (for Cobra?), on the back of my right hand...
Baind-aids... Phfff Real men use paper towels and electrical tape. (SWMBO got tired of buying me Band-aids.)
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Seasoned Citizen
Tim, I like your style. A TV would be a great addition on those weekends when NHRA is on.
Dart Little M 406" SBC 800 HP N/A & 1,100 HP on nitrous, 2-spd Powerglide with trans brake, 6,000 RPM stall converter, narrowed Moser 88 3.90:1 spool with 35-spline gun-drilled axles & Torino bearings, custom parallel four-link, custom tube chassis & roll cage NHRA certified for 8.5-sec (only two FFR Hot Rods have this cert).
33 Hot Rod Super Pro Drag Racer Build:
33 HR NHRA Cert Roll Cage Build
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For searching try Googling site:thefactoryfiveforum.com tools
Use that format for any search word.
site:thefactoryfiveforum.com <search word>
Mark
Mk1, Frame #1929 Complete restoration/upgrade. BP 347 with Edelbrock PF4 439/420. 4 link with coilovers. 8.8 3.55, 15” Halibrand, New beefed up T5 w/short throw shifter, Power 4 wheel disc brakes, Custom original style steering wheel, shaft and boss, Heat/AC, Heated seats, PPW wipers w/washers, Forte’s throttle linkage, RT trunk hoop mod, Pusher cooling fans, full LED lighting, custom headrests, 5 point seat belts with sub pass through, Speedhut GPS gauges, battery drop box in trunk, LED courtesy lights, Breeze trunk cubby kit.
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