daniel mason
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:20 PM |
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tools for first build?
what tools am i going to need in order to complete my first build? i am an electrician so i have;
full hand tools, pilers,side cutters,hacksaws,screw drivers,pipe grips, multi- meter,full set of spanners, work bench, cordless and 240 volt drills,
full 1/2 " socket set, trolley jacks,axle stands,bench grinder.hole saws/drill bits
if some tools are unique and will only serve me one purpose i will do my best to borrow them,especially if very expensive!
i have no rivnut tool, or rivet gun for example
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:22 PM |
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are you going to buy or build a chassis?
i think you've got the basics covered. think you'll get most of it done with what you have. you might need to consider a grinder later,
and a rivet gun. they're cheap enough. i never needed a rivnut thingy myself.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:24 PM |
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am going to buy a chassis. i have a bench grinder but no hand held grinder.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:25 PM |
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If you are building, you will need an angry grinder to cut the steel and a welder to 'stick' them all together 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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daniel mason
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:27 PM |
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my welding skills are none existant! lol
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:29 PM |
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i think you'll find a hand held angle grinder more useful than the bench grinder. i have both, and the angle grinder gets a lot more use
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
i think you'll find a hand held angle grinder more useful than the bench grinder. i have both, and the angle grinder gets a lot more use
x2
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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daniel mason
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 03:34 PM |
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my boss has a couple so i should be able to use his.
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twybrow
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 04:05 PM |
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Pick up a cheap mig welder, and start practising. My chassis was complete, but my welder has still been used loads! I couldn't weld when I
started, now I can at least stick bits together with lots of splatter!
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skinned knuckles
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 04:24 PM |
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angry grinder, welder, gloves, gogles, fire extinguisher, set of matching spanners (to hold the bolt and turn the nut at the same time)
although you are buying your chassis, it is rare the a builder is completely satisfied with their "finished" car and future upgrades
generally involve changes to the chassis (engine mounts etc) so welding will be a handy skill to learn and (no offence to pro welders) quite easy to
pick up with hints and tips from other welders.
A man isn't complete until he's married, then he's finished
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daniel mason
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 05:04 PM |
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cheers guys
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 06:17 PM |
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Daniel, if you're building a MNR, the angriest tool you will need is a Dremmel !
GeorgeM
My conscience is clear - I drive a GREEN car
MNR Racing
essexkitcarclub.com
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 06:22 PM |
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A couple of build trestles rather than axle stands !
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omega0684
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 07:03 PM |
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order one of everthing from the machine mart catalog 
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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gordon h
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 08:02 PM |
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a big hammer
bec is best but going to try sabb 2.3 turbo mk
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daniel mason
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 09:09 PM |
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got a big hamer and will be building an mnr
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stuart_g
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 10:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeM
Daniel, if you're building a MNR, the angriest tool you will need is a Dremmel !
GeorgeM
Very true George.
You will not need a big hammer either!
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