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Rsanter got a reaction from Grabber70Mach in New tool......er, toy
I have been wanting a belt grinder, ok I have a belt grinder but I have wanted a specific type of belt grinder.
so I finally broke down and built one.
the vac base was a $40 swap meet find.
all the steel was free, salvaged from other stuff. I can’t allow new or slightly used steel tubing go to scrap if I see it’s usable.
the motor was free.
the paint I already had.
the wheels I bought, was planning to make them but I wanted to move this along.
still need to buy the VFD
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Rsanter got a reaction from Caseyrhe in New tool......er, toy
I have been wanting a belt grinder, ok I have a belt grinder but I have wanted a specific type of belt grinder.
so I finally broke down and built one.
the vac base was a $40 swap meet find.
all the steel was free, salvaged from other stuff. I can’t allow new or slightly used steel tubing go to scrap if I see it’s usable.
the motor was free.
the paint I already had.
the wheels I bought, was planning to make them but I wanted to move this along.
still need to buy the VFD
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Rsanter got a reaction from 69RavenConv in New tool......er, toy
I have been wanting a belt grinder, ok I have a belt grinder but I have wanted a specific type of belt grinder.
so I finally broke down and built one.
the vac base was a $40 swap meet find.
all the steel was free, salvaged from other stuff. I can’t allow new or slightly used steel tubing go to scrap if I see it’s usable.
the motor was free.
the paint I already had.
the wheels I bought, was planning to make them but I wanted to move this along.
still need to buy the VFD
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Rsanter got a reaction from Mach1 Driver in New tool......er, toy
I have been wanting a belt grinder, ok I have a belt grinder but I have wanted a specific type of belt grinder.
so I finally broke down and built one.
the vac base was a $40 swap meet find.
all the steel was free, salvaged from other stuff. I can’t allow new or slightly used steel tubing go to scrap if I see it’s usable.
the motor was free.
the paint I already had.
the wheels I bought, was planning to make them but I wanted to move this along.
still need to buy the VFD
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Rsanter got a reaction from kblagron in New tool......er, toy
I have been wanting a belt grinder, ok I have a belt grinder but I have wanted a specific type of belt grinder.
so I finally broke down and built one.
the vac base was a $40 swap meet find.
all the steel was free, salvaged from other stuff. I can’t allow new or slightly used steel tubing go to scrap if I see it’s usable.
the motor was free.
the paint I already had.
the wheels I bought, was planning to make them but I wanted to move this along.
still need to buy the VFD
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Rsanter got a reaction from Ridge Runner in New tool......er, toy
I have been wanting a belt grinder, ok I have a belt grinder but I have wanted a specific type of belt grinder.
so I finally broke down and built one.
the vac base was a $40 swap meet find.
all the steel was free, salvaged from other stuff. I can’t allow new or slightly used steel tubing go to scrap if I see it’s usable.
the motor was free.
the paint I already had.
the wheels I bought, was planning to make them but I wanted to move this along.
still need to buy the VFD
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Rsanter got a reaction from RPM in Seat Pan Replacement Idea
I don’t think that is going to be strong enough, the flat metal does not have the dimension to add the strength needed for safety.
so if we take your base idea, and add some material under the car. Think about on the convertable they add that lower pan.
i think you could add the convertable lower pans or you could add box tubing under the seat location
Bob
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Rsanter got a reaction from kblagron in Seat Pan Replacement Idea
I don’t think that is going to be strong enough, the flat metal does not have the dimension to add the strength needed for safety.
so if we take your base idea, and add some material under the car. Think about on the convertable they add that lower pan.
i think you could add the convertable lower pans or you could add box tubing under the seat location
Bob
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Rsanter got a reaction from RPM in Is a bone stock 429 an upgrade to a mildly built small block?
True, there is no replacement for displacement.
there is also no replacement for shedding a few pounds. If you want a drag car then that 429 is a good start.
if you want a car that will handle well then that’s a step backwards.
for me I would take what it would cost me and put that in the small block
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Rsanter got a reaction from RPM in 1970 Mustang Rear wheel well
The wheel tub is wider at the back than it is in the front.
when fitting wider/max width tires in the back you will get the inside of the tire contact the front of the inner wheelhouse before it contacts the inner rear.
so, what some people do is to slice the front half of the inner wheel house and move it inward which then leaves a long skinny pie shaped gap.
then you cut a piece of metal the size/shape of that gap and weld it in
i believe that is what is being referred to
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Rsanter got a reaction from Flanders in Saginaw PS pump hoses with AN fittings
So are you using a crime housing like shown or is it bare steel?
i have done this several ways but using the ford pump
I have always been able to find an adapter through summit that will go from the high pressure to AN.
now you need to look at what the pressure really will be because many power steering systems can over pressure the regular or lower grade AN stuff.
on my 69 I used product from Fragola that was rated for higher than the PS pressures.
for the low pressure side, I have welded adapters to the housing, I have also used a compression fitting on the little outlet and I have just used a hose clamp on the braided line
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Rsanter got a reaction from Mach1 Driver in Hood Pins
Out the front is correct for everything I have seen over the years.
i know a couple people that have the same concern as you plus wear on the front molding.
they leave them under the hood for driving and use a second pair or pins. Then put them in place for shows
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Rsanter got a reaction from TexasEd in I see the light ... body and paint
So the next question I have is:
how well do your windows line up? If all is well you may want to just roll them down! Remove the felts, and then cover the glass with an static or adheasive wrap to prevent overspray.
who are you paying the shop to remove the trim and rear glass? That’s something I would look at doing myself.
who,is removing all the wiring and brake lines in order to properly paint/detail the engine bay
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Rsanter got a reaction from TexasEd in I see the light ... body and paint
Some things to think about
you remove and reinstall:
emblems
bumpers
door handles
etc
how bad is the engine compartment and how extensive of a paint and detail,do,you want to do?
you might want to pull the engine and trans before sending to the body shop, pull the bolts and electrical out of the engine compartment to get a better paint job in there.
you may need to do blasting if there is rust and acid damage
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Rsanter got a reaction from RPM in H pipe for Hedman 88408 headers.
X pipe is better
this is what I made for my car
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Rsanter got a reaction from Mach1 Driver in H pipe for Hedman 88408 headers.
X pipe is better
this is what I made for my car
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Rsanter got a reaction from KMD88 in Mentorships and where to find them?
Find local mustang people around you.
offer to get together and work on cars, offer to help them on their car.
i have had several apprentices over the years, one was a younger guy from work that knew a little about cars. He would come over and help me with my cars and I would help hum as well as give him a place to work on his car.
currently it’s my daughters x-boyfriend. He has learned a lot about cars from me as well as helping me a lot around the shop
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Rsanter got a reaction from RPM in Mentorships and where to find them?
Find local mustang people around you.
offer to get together and work on cars, offer to help them on their car.
i have had several apprentices over the years, one was a younger guy from work that knew a little about cars. He would come over and help me with my cars and I would help hum as well as give him a place to work on his car.
currently it’s my daughters x-boyfriend. He has learned a lot about cars from me as well as helping me a lot around the shop
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Rsanter got a reaction from Mach1 Driver in VIN mystery
Either a stamping mistake or the car had a vin swap.
we came across a guy they bought a 71 mach 1 that had the vin plate on the dash that was from a station wagon.
he didn’t know the difference and the poor guy was showing off his newly acquired toy and we burst his bubble.
he had the car inspected by the police and they found the original vin on the car and it was stolen, and they took the car
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Rsanter got a reaction from JayEstes in Disc brakes question
Stay with stock for now.
upgrade to more aggressive pads and look at adding drilled and slotted rotors to handle the heat better.
there are upgrades that can be made later if you find it is not enough.
in my 69 conv, I have factory front disc brakes and added rear disc.
if I don’t warn you or you are not buckled, I can put your nose to the windshield operating the brakes with my big toe
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Rsanter got a reaction from Caseyrhe in Interesting Bumper Stickers
I had a ranchero that had one of the best bumper stickers.
”the Indians had bad immigration lawsL
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Rsanter got a reaction from RPM in Bump steer?
Round file or use a die grinder
if you make the hole larger all around that effects the side to side and the up and down location.
just elongate the hole a little one the one you drilled a bit off till you can slide the bolts in
Bob
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Rsanter got a reaction from Grabber70Mach in I got a new toy.....
been cleaning the shop to buy a 4 post lift and came across this.
those that know me know I love having equipment so I couldn’t pass it up.
ranger brake lathe
will turn rotors and drums and will also turn flywheels
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Rsanter got a reaction from Mach1 Driver in I got a new toy.....
been cleaning the shop to buy a 4 post lift and came across this.
those that know me know I love having equipment so I couldn’t pass it up.
ranger brake lathe
will turn rotors and drums and will also turn flywheels
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Rsanter got a reaction from Midlife in Whats wrong with this picture ??
I don’t see anything wrong with that picture....
the car on the other hand has lots of things wrong with it