unilec 57 Report post Posted July 21, 2015 Awesome set up.I wish you could get a set up like that, that bends exhaust tube as easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 21, 2015 Unilec, I don't think they have dies big enough for exhaust tubing, nor is the bender made with enough room for for larger tube. Damn, Ridge Runner, I just barely got it bolted together last night to take pics, slow down! It does bend very easily! The hardest part is removing the latch on the air line valve. Is so nice to stand over the degree wheel to hit your mark, who'd a thunk! I was concerned how accurate you could fine tune the bend with the air valve for no apparent reason. Just a blip on the valve moves it less than a degree. Based on the sharpness of the first pic, I think my Parkinson's disease is returning. Sorry bout that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 21, 2015 The trick will be figuring out how to mount the return spring .The 90 lbs is not enough . I bought wheels for a portable stand this morning ,now i have to build the stand Yeah , when i think about the time and energy i waisted using thing manually when you just pull the trigger and away it goes . I have a foot feed i will be putting on mine for hand free use . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 21, 2015 Oh yea ,remove that bail on the air valve .It got caught on me and almost bent to far because it will hold the trigger down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 21, 2015 I really like the foot pedal idea. Swag has one but it looks funky, it sits off the floor. The ones I've used on power shears and punches sit flush on the floor, with a guard over your foot. This is fun stuff, but I really need to get to work on the Mach One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 22, 2015 Some times i get a bit carried away ,so when i do ...roll up a news paper and whack me on the nose with it and shout... SIT ! Some times it works . :) HAHA! 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 24, 2015 I just have to take it apart and paint it ,and i will be ready to start on a new pre runner . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 Damn, you do nice work. Jim, I thought you were going to make 2 of those. I'll take mine in plain steel, thank you! Nothing rusts here indoors, especially if you hit with some wd40. As I made a stand mounted to the shop floor, I see I have another side job for the mobile bender stand. Sheesh, you're killing me Jim! Just gotta make it mobile though. Maybe I'll make a vise stand from the mounted tube. 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 You know the problem with it being mobile don't you ? It will get borrowed more than you will use it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 F that! "There are a few things we hold dear in our life. Like the tools of our trade, or our dear little wife. So please don't ask to borrow my tools, and I won't ask to borrow your wife." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 That looks great, Ridge. Nice work! 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 F that! "There are a few things we hold dear in our life. Like the tools of our trade, or our dear little wife. So please don't ask to borrow my tools, and I won't ask to borrow your wife." Best advice my Grandfather ever gave me "never let anyone borrow your tools, car or wife. They will always come back f##ked" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 26, 2015 I just have to take it apart and paint it ,and i will be ready to start on a new pre runner . _MG_5095.JPG I think i may add one more shelf down at the bottom. It is nice to have short pieces of bends in different degrees to figure out the correct bend in a roll cage ,bottom shelf for different degree bends and the top shelf for bender parts ,level and what evet tools that may be needed .It is heavy ,but rolls very easy .I figure the weight will keep it from tipping over with a long tube in the bender . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 All this fancy tool making, and no parts to show how well they work :) Great job Bob (you too Ridge) 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 It will be a while before i build any thing .I just had this bender here for about 3 years now and got tired of bending by hand . I want to build another Pre runner /Ford off road pick up but i have to find one first .I have a 78 but i would have to smog that so i am looking for a pre 75 .hopefully a 66. I have bent all my scraps though :) Bob has been quiet ...I bet he is building some high tech cart for his bender in secret . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Truth be told, I've only walked thru the shop and looked at my stuff. Busy with home projects. Many home projects :(Yeah Mike, rub it in. Speaking of somebody being quiet, I haven't seen an update on your bad arse ride in a while :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Two months without a progress update is pathetic. I have been working on (boring stuff) installing the wiring harness which Midlife reconditioned. I just about have the under dash and tail light harnesses done. I also cleaned up, painted and installed the wiper assembly. I liked how folks have cleaned up the engine bay by running the engine wiring harness on the outside of the fender apron. I liked it so much I decided to do mine that way. The wiper linkage rubber and bronze pivot on the motor arm was toast and I discovered if you need one you have to buy the $125 linkage assembly. I made one from oil impregnated bronze bushings for a few bucks. My brother gave me some roll around tires to check for fit. They are 245/40-18 fronts and 275/35-18 rears on my 8" wheels. I'll probably go with this combo. I've got a good 2-1/2" more room for rubber, but I'd need to get custom backspace wheels, which ain't gonna happen for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Talk about no progress, I'm with ya on that one. Wiring harness looks great, and the routing is going to be neat and clean. Sitting on wheels and tires must make you feel great too. Nice going! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks Mike. More than once I almost posted a smart arse comment on your build thread due to no updates. Then I would think about my car and better judgement would prevail :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Progress on any front is better than none. All my progress is put towards someone else's project lately. (which is getting closer to completion) I do know that it will help with my project, and it's progression a little bit farther down the road. How much room do you have between your front tire and the fender lip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 There is 1-3/4" from the sidewall out to the inner fender lip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 You have tons of room. When turn tight to either side my front fender lip will touch the tire if I sit my heavy butt on the fender. I have about 3/16 inch clearance with no extra weight. I Have driven it a few time and am surprised that they don't rub. Nice looking wheels. They don't look out of place, like some. They look like they could have been a factory option. What are they off of? Progress!!! Who needs it. I just spent my weekend second guessing myself and going backwards. I think we all spend some percentage of our project "Spinning our wheels". Either when we drive it or work on it. For me, there are times I don't update because the progress is really not much to see. The differences will only show in the finished product and probably would not show on camera. For Example I would not post up progress like "Today I block sanded the body and then primed it again" From the pictures it looks like I did nothing. Most people I talk to look at me like I am crazy because I have primed and blocked 3 times. Except the guys that understand why I did it this way. Here is a picture of the front left tire on a tight left turn... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 You want to see a lack of progress ...Look in my shop .Nothing has changed in over a year . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Got me laughin' there... Mine changes all of the time. We have an 2000 square foot house and my wife and I spend most of our time in the garage. I told her that when we get ready to retire we need to find a huge shop with a kitchen, and a bathroom and we would be set. Either that or a huge shop and one of those tiny houses. I think I rearrange my garage more than I work on the mustang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 I am at the point where i could get a lot done fast ...if i had the time .maybe this winter things will slow down enough to do something .The problem is i am not to far away from paint and i would prefer warm weather for painting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
