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1964C10 08-09-2009 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3454996)
When the drip rails are shaved off clean it doesn't look finished.
Good to know, that was going to be my first way of doing it. Thanks for the tip!

watahyahknow 08-09-2009 02:02 PM
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nice read sofar , i have witnessed a tank being sealed with the gas still in it
wat happened that someone mounting a towhook drilled trough the floor intoo it
they used a sanded copper coin and a huge electric soldering iron , it worked great

another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up

daverod 08-09-2009 03:44 PM
Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 3455130)
nice read sofar , i have witnessed a tank being sealed with the gas still in it
wat happened that someone mounting a towhook drilled trough the floor intoo it
they used a sanded copper coin and a huge electric soldering iron , it worked great

another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up
Damn That would take some

Strodder 08-09-2009 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 3455130)
another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up
Thanks, I heard about that one a long time ago. It works

Strodder 08-09-2009 06:18 PM
Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
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Originally Posted by daverod (Post 3455303)
That's where he stores his NUTS. :haha:

daverod 08-09-2009 08:21 PM
Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3455501)
That's where he stores his NUTS. :haha:
:lol:

jgh64pkup 08-09-2009 08:31 PM
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:crazy:

jason65 08-09-2009 08:32 PM
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The driprail looks cool Strodder. I can't wait to see it done.

Strodder 08-09-2009 09:03 PM
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Thanks Jason, I can't wait either. That would be one of many things I have to get done.
Welcome back

Strodder 08-12-2009 09:52 PM
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Got my parts washer today from Harbor Freight. On sale for 79 bucks. Couldn't pass it up. Especially since I have my engine all apart. I'm starting to soak stuff already. :metal:

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/618434246_jrsYj-L.jpg

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/618434331_H3D4R-L.jpg

I got some prices from the Machine Shop and to grind the valves with 3 angles, hot tank, resurface & assemble for both heads are only $125.00 To power hone, and hot tank the block is another $106.00. Not a bad price. Now I have to sell some more stuff.

jgh64pkup 08-12-2009 09:57 PM
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does your tubing bender work alright i used one from harbor freight and it sucked

Strodder 08-12-2009 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 3461596)
does your tubing bender work alright i used one from harbor freight and it sucked
Got it used. My Son gave it to me, and I haven't used it yet. He said it worked OK. He bent the cage on the Rhino with it.
I'll post this picture of it to cool you all off. :lol:
http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/439138998_jkfNt-M.jpg

watahyahknow 08-13-2009 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3461580)
I got some prices from the Machine Shop and to grind the valves with 3 angles, hot tank, resurface & assemble for both heads are only $125.00 To power hone, and hot tank the block is another $106.00. Not a bad price. Now I have to sell some more stuff.
cheap isnt allways good , i heared some horror stories bout badly reconditioned blocks . youre assembling it youreself so thats one less worry but still check his work beforehand

jason65 08-13-2009 07:10 AM
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Did the parts washer come with the solvent?

Strodder 08-13-2009 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 3462088)
cheap isnt allways good , i heared some horror stories bout badly reconditioned blocks . youre assembling it youreself so thats one less worry but still check his work beforehand
The local Speed & Marine shop recommended them. They said they use them all the time.

Strodder 08-13-2009 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jason65 (Post 3462171)
Did the parts washer come with the solvent?
No it didn't. A gallon of solvent was only $9.99. It's concentrated, and mixes 20 to 1. I did 10 to 1. So far just soaking the parts did a good job. I'll have to see how it does on dirtier stuff.

MacAttack 08-13-2009 09:22 AM
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Great score on the parts washer. I know Harbor Freight has a bad rep for some of their stuff, but deals like this one just have to be jumped on.

Lots of my "use-it-once" or "I'm going to hit the chit out of this with a big beater" items come from that place, which is right on the way home for me.

Problem is - I go in there looking for a 10 dollar item and when I get to my truck I've got an 80 dollar receipt in my hand.

Mac. ;)

Strodder 08-13-2009 09:33 AM
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Yeah I know what you mean. You have to walk down the aisle you know what you want is with blinders on, and go straight to it. Turn around and walk real fast to the cashier. :lol:
I signed up for there mailer, so I get special coupon prices if bring the coupon with me. That $79 was one of the specials. At the store the parts washer was $109.99. E-Bay prices didn't even come close with shipping. The bad thing is it's made in China. But lately it's hard to find something that's NOT made there. :me2:

MacAttack 08-13-2009 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3462348)
The bad thing is it's made in China. But lately it's hard to find something that's NOT made there. :me2:
Yep - I get the same feeling when I buy toilet paper at Wal-Mart. Thing is, I don't think my a$$ notices the difference.

Mac. :smoke:

jason65 08-13-2009 09:49 AM
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:haha:

Strodder 08-13-2009 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MacAttack (Post 3462356)
Yep - I get the same feeling when I buy toilet paper at Wal-Mart. Thing is, I don't think my a$$ notices the difference.

Mac. :smoke:
The only thing that can go wrong with it is the pump. Other wise the dirty parts won't know the difference either. Just like your dirty a$$ :haha:

4dranch 08-13-2009 10:01 AM
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:haha::haha:

1964C10 08-13-2009 10:28 AM
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Dennis for a good part cleaner I use "Krud Kutter" from Lowe's supposed to mix it 10:1 but 1:1 it really works well removing thick layers of grease, just melts it, just FYI if you are looking for something stronger.

MacAttack 08-13-2009 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3462379)
Just like your dirty a$$ :haha:
Why what-ever do you mean?

http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:N...bers-crack.jpg

Strodder 08-13-2009 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MacAttack (Post 3462432)
He wonders if she used China Toilet Paper. :haha:
http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/117408109_wY4YB-M.jpg


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