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What tools can you not live without for your race car? #1565685
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I'm tired of counting on chassis shops to get small jobs done. Ideas on which tools buy to maintain race car.
I'm buying a Tig welder, tube bender, bead roller, shear metal brake, plasma cutter, metal band saw, slip roller and tube notcher. I have most of the hand tools.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: 65 Hemi] #1565686
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If your buying all that you might as well buy a set
of scales... by the way.. I'm looking for a new dad.. LOL
EDIT
I have all that stuff but just did sell my tubing bender
plus I have a mill and a lathe... so thats a couple
more things to think about...also I have a belt sander
and a oscillating drum sander to finish off tube joints..
if your gonna bend tubes you need a rotating indicator
that clamps on the tube

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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565687
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If your buying all that you might as well buy a set
of scales... by the way.. I'm looking for a new dad.. LOL
EDIT
I have all that stuff but just did sell my tubing bender
plus I have a mill and a lathe... so thats a couple
more things to think about...also I have a belt sander
and a oscillating drum sander to finish off tube joints..
if your gonna bend tubes you need a rotating indicator
that clamps on the tube




Thanks for the input. I will buy a lathe and mill and a 4'x4' water jet at the middle of the year (moving in 6 months) since I really enjoy fabrication on my cars.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: 65 Hemi] #1565688
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I will assume you already have a hoist(or two)..
hope you have a BIG shop... sounds like you have a
very big wallet

Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565689
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Mine does what I need it to with nitrous, tire gauge, and a hammer

Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565690
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I will assume you already have a hoist(or two)..
hope you have a BIG shop... sounds like you have a
very big wallet




Building a 6000' shop. No big wallet, but I have worked very hard and want to slow down and enjoy it before it is to late.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: SpareParts] #1565691
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Mine does what I need it to with nitrous, tire gauge, and a hammer



I hear you. I have used a hammer, JB weld, and a cresent wrench for years.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: 65 Hemi] #1565692
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My Duster's needs are simple. Screwdriver I keep in the glove box (used for bypassing solenoid for startup on one occasion so I could go more rounds, and jet changes on the carb) and a good quality tire pressure gauge.

The race car ('65 Dart) is more needy. A welder and sawzall are the primary tools we've used on it.

Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: 65 Hemi] #1565693
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Quote:

Quote:

I will assume you already have a hoist(or two)..
hope you have a BIG shop... sounds like you have a
very big wallet




Building a 6000' shop. No big wallet, but I have worked very hard and want to slow down and enjoy it before it is to late.




I hear ya.. I worked at Chrysler(engineering) for 35
years and before I went in the service I worked at
the GM tech center... I bought my stuff over the years
so I could have something decent in my later years

Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565694
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I will assume you already have a hoist(or two)..
hope you have a BIG shop... sounds like you have a
very big wallet




Building a 6000' shop. No big wallet, but I have worked very hard and want to slow down and enjoy it before it is to late.




I hear ya.. I worked at Chrysler(engineering) for 35
years and before I went in the service I worked at
the GM tech center... I bought my stuff over the years
so I could have something decent in my later years




My buddies spent all their play money at the bars and have nothing to show for it. I use to have access to everything when I helped at a chassis shop just to learn and to stay out of the bars. Now that I live in Texas I need to count on some body else or buy the equipment to do it myself.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565695
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Hoist and the trans jack are my favorites. Nothing can compete with not laying on your back to take a trans out.

At the track this year I've just decided to bring my lap top to add boost, and a dust pan for the results.

Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565696
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I will assume you already have a hoist(or two)..
hope you have a BIG shop... sounds like you have a
very big wallet




Building a 6000' shop. No big wallet, but I have worked very hard and want to slow down and enjoy it before it is to late.




I hear ya.. I worked at Chrysler(engineering) for 35
years and before I went in the service I worked at
the GM tech center... I bought my stuff over the years
so I could have something decent in my later years




It also makes sense to make the purchase and do it myself since I have a few cars and 3 of the I race.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: dizuster] #1565697
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Hoist and the trans jack are my favorites. Nothing can compete with not laying on your back to take a trans out.

At the track this year I've just decided to bring my lap top to add boost, and a dust pan for the results.



I just bought a Bendpak 4 post. When I move I will buy another but it will be a 2 post. Laptop will be down the road since I am a slow learner.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: 65 Hemi] #1565698
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My buddies spent all their play money at the bars and have nothing to show for it. I use to have access to everything when I helped at a chassis shop just to learn and to stay out of the bars. Now that I live in Texas I need to count on some body else or buy the equipment to do it myself.




I'll be heading down your way on this Tuesday..
headed down to Port Aransas for our winter vacation

Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565699
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Note the small flatscreen TV on back wall. I really like having it in the garage and a stool to sit on between wrenching..



Refrigerators are good too for a tall cool frosty when the work is done...


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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565700
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My buddies spent all their play money at the bars and have nothing to show for it. I use to have access to everything when I helped at a chassis shop just to learn and to stay out of the bars. Now that I live in Texas I need to count on some body else or buy the equipment to do it myself.




I'll be heading down your way on this Tuesday..
headed down to Port Aransas for our winter vacation




If you have time for a burger and beer let me know. Old Timer and myself always look forward to your wisdom and would love to meet you.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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If you have time for a burger and beer let me know. Old Timer and myself always look forward to your wisdom and would love to meet you.




Do you live near Port A... the wife and I will be
down there for 6 weeks
EDIT
I listen to the radio most of the time in the shop
(I have a kick butt stereo and speakers out there)
plus I have 3 stools for when fiends show up and want
to tip a few brews

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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1565702
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If you have time for a burger and beer let me know. Old Timer and myself always look forward to your wisdom and would love to meet you.




Do you live near Port A... the wife and I will be
down there for 6 weeks
EDIT
I listen to the radio most of the time in the shop
(I have a kick butt stereo and speakers out there)
plus I have 3 stools for when fiends show up and want
to tip a few brews
Pretty far south but I may be down south for work. If so I will look you up. If you are coming through north TX on your trip look us up also.


Doug

MOPAR or NO CAR!!!
1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas
1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads,
1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E
1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor
Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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My Kegerator Probably my mig welder would be a great loss or lift. to old to be rolling around on the floor anymore.

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the best tool easily fits in your pocket, a massive wallet,anything can be done with that..


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