Tool and equipment?
Posted by DR1665
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derek Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Cordless impact wrench was by far the most used > tool once my car was built. Noted. Seeing a trend. ------------------------------------------------------- > I like a craftman tool set that comes in a molded > plastic case that everything fits into, so that > you can open it next to the car and not loose > sockets etc in the grass while fixing something. I used to have this. The day it kicked the bucket was the last time I ever saw all my sockets together in one place. Totally randoms, now. I might as well keep them in a coffee can. Come to think of it, there's a lot of sockets that I do keep in a coffee can... on the GST... on the fender. 
------------------------------------------------------- > A good rivit gun is nice for replacing mud flaps > every few days. As is a hose, for rinsing the dusty saloon sitting dead in the driveway for lack of effort.  Pop rivets rule.
------------------------------------------------------- > Once the car was built I basically never used > grinders or mig welder. That is comforting to know. Perhaps I can pay for materials (beer and pizza are materials, too), I can get assistance in this regard and avoid the initial investment. Capital is tight. ------------------------------------------------------- > Cordless drill with sharp bits got used a fair bit > at service. I can't believe I don't yet own a decent cordless. What the hell is wrong with me...? ------------------------------------------------------- > Clear Plastic tape in case you roll and crack the > windscreen Duly noted. ------------------------------------------------------- > A window net in case you brake a side window I thought they were supposed to be rolled up so they don't break?
------------------------------------------------------- > Make sure you have special tools like socket to > fit wheel bearing nut. Can't imagine changing a wheel bearing on stage. Do you keep spares in the car as well? It's amazing the sort of repairs rallyists perform on the road. ------------------------------------------------------- > Plastic Spatula to remove mud from wheels and > other things Hey! Clever! I'll remember that. ------------------------------------------------------- > Water bottle that you pump up to wash things off > with. I think I recall reading an article in a magazine once upon a time where a guy was experiencing overheating problems due to a blown head gasket. He welded a fitting into the water neck and used one of these deals to add more water to the system under pressure while it was hot to keep it from boiling over while staging or something. Clever, imo. Thanks for the input, Derek. Brian Driggs | KG7KCA | PHX, AZ | 89 Pajero alterius non sit qui suus esse potest |
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