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- May 10, 2014, 3:36 pm
- Forum: Hints and Tricks
- Topic: SANDBLASTER
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1563
Re: SANDBLASTER
As far as material reuse. I bought a roll of aluminum window screen and fold it about 4-6 times and clamp it to the top of a bucket and pour material on screen. Really works well to keep the pine needles out as well as most everything else. Always filter if you re use. Also make sure to have a water...
- May 10, 2014, 3:26 pm
- Forum: Hints and Tricks
- Topic: SANDBLASTER
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1563
Re: SANDBLASTER
I use a HF 110 pressure pot, 60gal maxair. I pressure at 100psi and 1/4-1/3 open material valve. Out feed hose about 1/3 shut, so, I assume running about 70psi, nozzle wide open. My compressor keeps up pretty well. With these settings I get about 3/4 to 1 inch blast. Great on rust and paint so so on...
- May 10, 2014, 2:20 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
I just recieved a couple of packages today which I ordered Thursday. I love you Summitracing.com. Everytime I order from them it shows up next day or the day after next. Thanks to fedex. The next package I ordered was from roushyates.com, I think it is. Awesome! Ordered jam nuts reverse thread. Same...
- May 6, 2014, 2:40 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: 63 Uni Crown Vic swap - Start to finish
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9275
Re: 63 Uni Crown Vic swap - Start to finish
Never mind. Just saw picture number one's and two. Nice starting platform.
- May 6, 2014, 2:28 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: 63 Uni Crown Vic swap - Start to finish
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9275
Re: 63 Uni Crown Vic swap - Start to finish
Woe woe woe..... stop the clock! You mean to show us you have a forward tilt bonnet going on that thing too? If so that is bad ass! Nice truck! Keep us posted can't wait for the next update.
- May 5, 2014, 9:06 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
Naw, Gotta keep the West alive. Not much happening over here like the other regions. It's kinda my little sanctuary. I'll leave the projects and builds forum to the pros. They got some fancy stuff going on over there. Thanks for taking the time to view what I got going on over here John. Much apprec...
- May 5, 2014, 2:32 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: New guy in SE Portland
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3381
Re: New guy in SE Portland
Welcome from Northern Cali.. If you need help feel free to ask. Have fun and enjoy your work, and good luck to ya.
- May 5, 2014, 2:17 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
Got to do a little work this weekend. I pulled my 8.8 outside and blasted the tubes to get all the oil and rust off to do some welding. I got a little zealous with my plasma cutter and cut off wheel while cutting off all the brackets. So alittle filling welds where in order. Also figured I would wel...
- April 30, 2014, 6:39 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: 63 Uni Crown Vic swap - Start to finish
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9275
Re: 63 Uni Crown Vic swap - Start to finish
Fantastic! Very professional install. How's the ride? You are a lucky man. My hot chick just won't make it down stairs to my garage.
- April 30, 2014, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: coiled brake line
- Replies: 5
- Views: 593
Re: coiled brake line
Yea it is best. You don't want your cab rocking on your frame pulling on your brake lines.
- April 25, 2014, 1:20 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Member shout out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 375
Re: Member shout out
Hey John. Thanks for the shout out. Much appreciated and it is always my pleasure to help out. Especially when it helps to keep the wind in the sail, yours and mine. Don't forget bud you've been a great help and friend to me. Also thanks for the dinner... Besides, with a motor like that. Who needs e...
- March 2, 2014, 8:13 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
- February 4, 2014, 1:12 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
- January 25, 2014, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Its so ugly its gorgeous!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1300
Re: Its so ugly its gorgeous!!
That is the sweetest front window setup I think I have seen to date.
- January 23, 2014, 3:24 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Smaller diameter steering wheel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 553
Re: Smaller diameter steering wheel
Way cool! That idea outa get rid of the cracks in my wheel. Great idea, thanks for sharing.
- January 22, 2014, 4:39 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
In case anybody might be asking why I stopped where I did with these frame sections. It is because I will tie the rears in up under the cab. That project should be coming very shortly. Then my frame will be ready for one chunky tubular four link setup. Oh Goody I can't wait.... oh yea! Thanks for vi...
- January 22, 2014, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
Been a good couple of days. I managed to trace out my frame section patterns on some 10 gauge. With my new handy dandy plasma cutter get up, I cut them out in about 10 mins. Awesome ( IF in Australia, insert "Mad" here) as hell by the way. After that, tacked them up and began the long bead...
- January 11, 2014, 2:13 am
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
Well this week I finally got a chance to work on my Slick. Two days of bliss :lol: . I did a boat anchor 350 job for a friend and I got to hold on to the hoist for o' A week or so. Hopefully longer. But, while I have it I am going to take advantage of the situation... So, off with the cab! Time to b...
- November 21, 2013, 10:24 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
Madness, man! Time keeps on slippin... I need to get together and give you a hand on that 460. I haven't forgot, just time. I'm hoping this sunday I get a gate pass to pick up a 1" thick 4x8 plate and some racks to to build a couple work benches out of before I have to work at 3. Monday I will ...
- November 20, 2013, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Western Region
- Topic: Crockett, CA checking in.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 13275
Re: Crockett, CA checking in.
Man o man I've been so damn busy with work, holidays and all. I don't think I've worked on my truck in a month. Shaking quivering... oooaah oooo aaht... That was close. I'm suffering withdrawls... Need to get back in my garage and get after it. On a side note I just got a badass tig stick and plasma...