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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
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01/21/14 03:50 PM
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A WINCH. A winch on the trailer. The best thing I ever purchased. I have one on my POS 18' open trailer. I cannot believe how many people I know with fancy high dollar enclosed trailers & they do not have a winch.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
[Re: 65 Hemi]
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01/21/14 05:42 PM
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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.
Nothin personal, but the items you mentioned, although they are chassis shop tools, they are not really maintenance tools. You gotta ask yourself how often you will be using them to be able to decide if they are cost effective to buy / own. Tools like a band saw, tig welder, plasma cutter( I would opt for a mig welder and acetylene torch over the last two mentioned for versatility - if I had nothing ) might be cost effective if you can do "double duty" with them. Then again, maybe you plan on opening a chassis shop, or roll your race car on a regular basis. 
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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
[Re: Crizila]
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01/21/14 07:06 PM
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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.
Nothin personal, but the items you mentioned, although they are chassis shop tools, they are not really maintenance tools. You gotta ask yourself how often you will be using them to be able to decide if they are cost effective to buy / own. Tools like a band saw, tig welder, plasma cutter( I would opt for a mig welder and acetylene torch over the last two mentioned for versatility - if I had nothing ) might be cost effective if you can do "double duty" with them. Then again, maybe you plan on opening a chassis shop, or roll your race car on a regular basis.
You bring up a good point. I have a mig, torch, and plenty of hand tools. The thing for me is I have 13 cars that always need something and friends could always use a hand. You figure if I use these tools as a hobbyist they should last. So $65,000- $75,000 over hopefully the next 20-25 years really is not to bad considering how much you would pay a shop labor. 
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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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
[Re: 65 Hemi]
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01/22/14 12:26 AM
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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.
Nothin personal, but the items you mentioned, although they are chassis shop tools, they are not really maintenance tools. You gotta ask yourself how often you will be using them to be able to decide if they are cost effective to buy / own. Tools like a band saw, tig welder, plasma cutter( I would opt for a mig welder and acetylene torch over the last two mentioned for versatility - if I had nothing ) might be cost effective if you can do "double duty" with them. Then again, maybe you plan on opening a chassis shop, or roll your race car on a regular basis.
You bring up a good point. I have a mig, torch, and plenty of hand tools. The thing for me is I have 13 cars that always need something and friends could always use a hand. You figure if I use these tools as a hobbyist they should last. So $65,000- $75,000 over hopefully the next 20-25 years really is not to bad considering how much you would pay a shop labor.
13 Cars??? - never mind then  . Space is also a consideration.
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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
[Re: Crizila]
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01/22/14 01:33 AM
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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.
Nothin personal, but the items you mentioned, although they are chassis shop tools, they are not really maintenance tools. You gotta ask yourself how often you will be using them to be able to decide if they are cost effective to buy / own. Tools like a band saw, tig welder, plasma cutter( I would opt for a mig welder and acetylene torch over the last two mentioned for versatility - if I had nothing ) might be cost effective if you can do "double duty" with them. Then again, maybe you plan on opening a chassis shop, or roll your race car on a regular basis.
You bring up a good point. I have a mig, torch, and plenty of hand tools. The thing for me is I have 13 cars that always need something and friends could always use a hand. You figure if I use these tools as a hobbyist they should last. So $65,000- $75,000 over hopefully the next 20-25 years really is not to bad considering how much you would pay a shop labor.
13 Cars??? - never mind then . Space is also a consideration.
I have a wonderful wife! I am building a 6000' shop with a 1500' man cave/saloon. I laugh everytime she says " you can buy anything you want as long as the bills are paid, we have our retirement, and I stay home to work on the cars". She tells her friends she never has to worry about me being at the bars. I'm never done with the cars, so I don't have time to go to the bar. She has no idea that Mopar guys are hoarders!!!
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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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
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01/22/14 10:47 AM
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You may laugh at this one but I have everything in my car trailer in labeled Rubbermaid plastic boxes. Tools, electrical, carb parts, cleaning supplies, and I have one box labeled "lucky box". In that box I keep a very nice supply of nuts, bolts, washers, spacers, shims, wire lumes, butt connectors, and any other odd ball part I throw in there. People laugh when they borrow something out of it but it usually saves their racing day. The only part that gets old is instead of building their own lucky box they count to much on me having it for them and then I re-buy the stuff to restock it.
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
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422 Indy headed small block
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Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
[Re: 65 Hemi]
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01/22/14 12:30 PM
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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.
Nothin personal, but the items you mentioned, although they are chassis shop tools, they are not really maintenance tools. You gotta ask yourself how often you will be using them to be able to decide if they are cost effective to buy / own. Tools like a band saw, tig welder, plasma cutter( I would opt for a mig welder and acetylene torch over the last two mentioned for versatility - if I had nothing ) might be cost effective if you can do "double duty" with them. Then again, maybe you plan on opening a chassis shop, or roll your race car on a regular basis.
You bring up a good point. I have a mig, torch, and plenty of hand tools. The thing for me is I have 13 cars that always need something and friends could always use a hand. You figure if I use these tools as a hobbyist they should last. So $65,000- $75,000 over hopefully the next 20-25 years really is not to bad considering how much you would pay a shop labor.
13 Cars??? - never mind then . Space is also a consideration.
I have a wonderful wife! I am building a 6000' shop with a 1500' man cave/saloon. I laugh everytime she says " you can buy anything you want as long as the bills are paid, we have our retirement, and I stay home to work on the cars". She tells her friends she never has to worry about me being at the bars. I'm never done with the cars, so I don't have time to go to the bar. She has no idea that Mopar guys are hoarders!!!
 I'm a pretty lucky old dude too. My wife is my pit crew and rig driver. Couldn't do it without her.
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Re: What tools can you not live without for your race car?
[Re: Crizila]
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01/22/14 12:51 PM
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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.
Nothin personal, but the items you mentioned, although they are chassis shop tools, they are not really maintenance tools. You gotta ask yourself how often you will be using them to be able to decide if they are cost effective to buy / own. Tools like a band saw, tig welder, plasma cutter( I would opt for a mig welder and acetylene torch over the last two mentioned for versatility - if I had nothing ) might be cost effective if you can do "double duty" with them. Then again, maybe you plan on opening a chassis shop, or roll your race car on a regular basis.
You bring up a good point. I have a mig, torch, and plenty of hand tools. The thing for me is I have 13 cars that always need something and friends could always use a hand. You figure if I use these tools as a hobbyist they should last. So $65,000- $75,000 over hopefully the next 20-25 years really is not to bad considering how much you would pay a shop labor.
13 Cars??? - never mind then . Space is also a consideration.
I have a wonderful wife! I am building a 6000' shop with a 1500' man cave/saloon. I laugh everytime she says " you can buy anything you want as long as the bills are paid, we have our retirement, and I stay home to work on the cars". She tells her friends she never has to worry about me being at the bars. I'm never done with the cars, so I don't have time to go to the bar. She has no idea that Mopar guys are hoarders!!!
I'm a pretty lucky old dude too. My wife is my pit crew and rig driver. Couldn't do it without her.
Yes, you are very lucky. All the cars, tools, and races don't mean a thing if cant enjoy it with family and friends!
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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