Recent content by keilol

For anyone interested, the IR 86-piece impact set can be found for $180 at toolbarn, http://www.toolbarn.com/ingersollrand-sk34c86.html?ref=base - seems like a very good deal.

Good advice, I never thought about that but since there's no local dealer (for me) a misplace or break would really ****. The 40-250 ft lb one should fit all my needs, all of my tq settings fit within the range, but the highest is 125ftlb so I can't use a 20-100 :s. I -might- buy chrome...

Many changes! Over the past few days I've been doing more research and made a new list based on the recommendations of you guys. In order to save space, however, this one will be sans pictures. The items I've changed or added are bolded: Harbor Freight 13-Drawer Industrial Red Cabinet Esco...

When did you get it? A lot of reviews I've read said they just drop off in power after a year or so and aren't comparable to the 2135 at that point, so I'm somewhat skeptical of it. I've been doing more research and adding different tools to my list (Ridgid 458R Flaring tool, different stands...

I see, I'll look into getting a cradle, as I'll probably have the engine out of the donor for a few months before dropping it into the GTM. Sadly, I don't have a mechanic friend, although I don't think I need one. By researching on forums/build logs I've been able to compile a fairly good...

Alright, thanks for all the advice on how to store the engine (unfortunately I have no strong trees nearby)! Initially, I planned on going with IR, as I've literally never seen a negative review of one, just "well, -this- brand is almost or equally as good", but AirCats had decent reviews and...

Somehow pulling out the donor engine completely escaped my thoughts. No idea how. On that topic though, can engines "stay" on cranes for a few days assuming good chains, or is it bad/dangerous? As far as air tools go, I'm contemplating splurging on the 60gallon 2 stage us general compressor...

I'll definitely look into CL for cranes when I'm at the point where I need one. The build takes quite a few hours (400-500?) before you're able to drop the engine in, so I have a lot of time. Anymore input on air tools? Are they worth it for taking apart a donor/building up a chassis? I don't...

Yeah, I didn't factor in the money from selling out the parts, mainly because I'm unsure of the condition it'll be in.

Huh, I never thought about tightening with ratchets. That's a very good point, actually. Normal combination wrenches it is, then!

The emergency wasn't that bad :o So a flexing, non-ratcheting combination set would be best to start off with, you think?

Yeah, the cost is definitely not to be underestimated. I've already made an extensive spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets0.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?authkey=CNKWt7UE&hl=en_US&key=tYEyqsk0ECCah7GR8AewEHA&hl=en_US&authkey=CNKWt7UE&pli=1#gid=0) and have had it reviewed by some ffcars members and it...

Wow, thanks for all the replies guys! Sorry for the late response, I had a mini-emergency suddenly occur. @diggerrick Yeah, there is a lot less fabrication when it comes to FF cars, so I shouldn't need to worry -too- much. @Shadowdog500 I already knew about clecos and planned on using them...

The aluminum jacks from Harbor Freight are made by US General I plan on using the sockets on my normal/air ratchet as well, and 3/8" seemed more versatile for having only one set, as from what I've read they can be used by 1/2" and 1/4" tools efficiently through adapters.

Hello all, I'm planning on building a Factory Five Racing GTM in a year or two and have been researching the best tools to buy for it. I've collected a lot of good information from searching around on this forum and compiled a list of the tools I plan to buy. My goal is good quality without...