Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear

Status
Not open for further replies.
  • Sponsors (?)


I bought a 1/2” impact. I wanted the new snap on model......over 900 lb\ft of torque! But it’s a dollar per lb\ft!!

The dewalt only has 330, but how often will i need more? Plus it was only $180.

Notice the snazzy 36mm socket as well......
519977CE-375A-4632-9690-D695D4862963.jpeg

I‘m going to go give it a try here in a minute.
 
  • Like
  • Hell Yeah!
Reactions: 2 users
I bought a 1/2” impact. I wanted the new snap on model......over 900 lb\ft of torque! But it’s a dollar per lb\ft!!

The dewalt only has 330, but how often will i need more? Plus it was only $180.

Notice the snazzy 36mm socket as well......
519977CE-375A-4632-9690-D695D4862963.jpeg

I‘m going to go give it a try here in a minute.


Nice gun, but impact with chrome socket?
 
To start off, the chrome socket did just fine. :nice: Plus the impact did just great, no problem taking off the castle nut on the half shaft.
439B3FA8-B319-4C3D-868D-7770BA9EEF79.jpeg

Here’s something peculiar, look at the banjo bolt holding the brake line to the caliper. It was like this on both sides. I couldn’t get it off in a timely, so I clipped the hose and pulled the calipers off.
CDF652BE-C0FD-4524-9CE8-84A7C0C006A2.jpeg

Here it is nekked.:eek: It does weigh around 50-60lbs. Feels like a feather after moving it so much with it assembled.
FDA45FD0-98EA-4096-8739-D95EFFC86F1E.jpeg

Here’s a pile of parts early.
E2C2ACF2-2D43-461C-B88A-9A81D6E307EF.jpeg

And a pile of parts finished up.
07D876D3-DBD7-4614-BE0D-1449DBD8AF8E.jpeg

It‘s time to go buy those spot weld cutters now. I forgot to get them before because I’m stupid.....:scratch: Tomorrow night I’ll be up Booger’s rear to my elbows.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Status
Not open for further replies.