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sbc rotory assembly issues need help
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Hey guys so I have a sbc 350 I've been working on I striped it all down had it cleaned and honed and what not got all new bearings, pistons and rings the works I recently started re assembling it I got the crank back in the rods and pistons are back in it as well the the problem is with all that back in it it is inc...
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mike
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Exhaust Reducer Flange
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Is this suppose to be like this? I just noticed the header reducers I got the flange doesn't mate up flat with the flare. Is it going to seal like this?
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Nickeleye
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Funky build car...a few questions to start
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well maybe a lot. I purchased a home made vehicle a couple years ago, and finally have the space and time to work on it. Its more or less a car of many eras put into one. its a 1927 Cadillac frame, with the engine and tranny from a 1967 Impala... 283 sbc , powerglide transmission. The body is 100% handmade , sh...
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Briguy
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suicide front end help
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i have a suicide tube drop axle with hairpins for my 30 model a, am i able to run a vega cross stearing with it or do i need to go another route
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sebright
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Head Gasket Swap
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How difficult is this to do? The motor is a Pontiac 455.
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TA462
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SBC question
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Even tho I have sbc,s . I need my memory refreshed . No I,m not gonna google it . a 327 with 350 crank in it , doesn't that just make it a 350 . I thot the bores were the same , just the 327 had a shorter stroke . ..77.
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question re open roof drag cars
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is there any special rules for an open drag car , other then face mask jacket gloves etc etc might be considering an open roof style body for my gasser project and again no I,m not gonna google it . I know there is a few guys on here with open cars , any tips would be appreciated ..77.
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Want to get a set of heads cleanded
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Anyone suggest a place in Toronto or not to distant GTA that will clean up a set of heads? (for cheap) Got a set to go on my SBC but have a lot of carbon build up on them. ThanX
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seal-gasket-?
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getting ready to reassemble the 67 galaxie and i can't find a place to buy seal-gaskets? for the tail light or headlight pots back onto the body. really looking for a complete kit with all the body seals and gaskets. i can find a seal kit for the doors vents windows etc but not for the pots and stuff. any he...
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shag766
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Drive Shaft shortening
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I know this topic was covered before but I cant find the posting. I had my driveshaft shortened and balanced but not happy with the balancing part, Where do I take it to have it checked thanks Steve
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captainq
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53 chevrolet spindle size for canucktruck
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Hey Gary here are the spindle sizes the 5 bolt hubs I have will fit -- Edited by 34guy on Saturday 24th of May 2014 11:12:32 PM
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34guy
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Vise-Grip springs
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If you're like me and have a gazillion pair of of Vise-Grips, half of yours are probably missing the springs as mine were. If you go to the Irwin Tools website on the link below, they will send you up to 10 springs for free. I ordered some 2 weeks ago, and just got them in the mail today. Hope this helps someon...
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hemi43
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Tinting tremclad ???
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I recall someone here mentioning that Tremclad could be purchased in custom colours. I can't seem to find the post, or if this infact can be done. I called Crappy Tire, but as usual, it was a waste of time.
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hemi43
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electric choke?
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I am redoing the wiring harness on my 71 Chevelle It has an electric choke style holley carb on it. Where does one take the power feed for the choke from? keyed power, obviously, but from where usually under the hood thanks Ken
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Seeker1056
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Windows OBD2 scanning programs
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I am trying to learn more about these modern computer controlled engine. I know, about time Anyways, I have a cheapo scanner that reads codes, resets CEL etc. I just picked up an interface cable that connects the under dash port to the USB on my laptop. A simple program came with it, turns out it has a viru...
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poncho62
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It's always something.
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[URL=http://s29.photobucket.com/user/Davephoto/media/hmmm_zpsde2557cc.jpg.html][IMG]https://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/Davephoto/hmmm_...
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DaveM
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Not really car related but in a way is .
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hey all not really car related but in a way it is or could be considered car related . I have a Chinese knock off atv that uses a Chinese knock off of a Honda engine 100 cc , 4 stroke an uses a 6 pole magneto . its been decades since I fiddled with a mag on any thing . my question is , the atv has a battery electric st...
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Welding Cast with MIG
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Just for ****s and giggles I attempted to weld a crappy tire vise that I had snapped an it seems to be holding. I tried to weld the cast iron foot lever on my shear, (apparently 16 guage is too heavy, who knew) with no luck whatsoever. Im pretty sure the vise wont last but so far so good, 1 year and counting...
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BAMBAM
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Front brake hose
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I need a part no. or a yr & make for a front brake hose with a 10 m.m. end [ g.m. caliper] , aprox. 18 inches in length 3/16 other end. Thanks
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Bob T
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Safety Standards Certificates
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Would someone post a copy of the checklist? Thanks. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Monday 5th of May 2014 09:56:44 AM
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henrys57wagon
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sound a cracked flexplate makes
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I am at my wits end with my camaro. I finally got it running after 8 years of sitting. Still a bit more to go. When i got it back. It ran great. Lots of power. Engine made no sound. I had to move the car in the spring due to a impending seperation and when i started it. It sounded like something let go in the engi...
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Radcop
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tri 5 steering column swap
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I want to swap my 57 Pontiac/chevy stock non collapsing steering column to one that does collapse/tilt. I have a 81 f-bird parts car that has a donor column I might try. Any suggestions other than buying new? Dennis
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Rustynuts
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roadmaster frame swap with 1937 pontiac ?
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Hey all I was just doing some googling and looking up frame upgrades for my 37 Pontiac 4 door question the 1996 buick roadmaster is a 115.9 inch wheel base , mine is 117 so nothing I cant work with my question is the width going to work and is there any considerable problems that I will run into ? all hel...
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derekgcarr
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Rebuild rear drums or swap a complete rear end
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Turns out the car I bought has no rear brakes at all. Didn't think to take wheels off to check. Figured the seller wouldn't be a dick and tell me. Either way, I can buy all the rear drum parts for $375 or do I just find a rear end from the wrecking yard and swap it in complete, maybe even with discs?
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CHINESE PARTS
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I was reading the post below about the runout in the drums and I'm wondering if the is any other bad offshore part stories ? ...Makes me wonder what it will be like when thats our only choice..
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saefifty
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Rear End Fix - Broken Spider Gears
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Can anyone recommend a shop I should take a rear end to, Oshawa to Port Perry areas?? I have a damaged spider gear. I have another rear end I was thinking taking the spider gears out of that to use for this one that's going in the truck, but I don't want to mess around with the rear end myself. And want someone...
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Nickeleye
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gas line
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Hey can you use copper tubing for gas line on 87 chev 305 motor tbi motor is in my 48 chev p/u
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48chev
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Any painters around Kitchener.
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I picked up a southern box, to replace the dented/rusted box on my Dakota. Because it's a southern box, the paint is extremely faded, thru the clear coat, and it doesn't match the shinny cab. Anyone can spray it for me? At a reasonable price. I've never spray painted myself, I was wanting to try, but this...
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Gazoo
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What Color Primer and Why?
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What colour primer is preferred on bare metal and why do you use it? I've got to order some epoxy to hit my body after it gets dunked.
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123pugsy
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49 Merc
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Looking for a frame for a 49 Merc. Any suggestions?
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bivi
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Slip yoke rust clean up
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im wanting to clean up this slip yoke I picked up (incredibly hard to find for my transmission) and it's rough but it's the best I could find. I need to clean up the metal with doing minimal damage or ware. the trans I have has slip yoke seal problems, just a common problem with that care not an actual issue....
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Newagerod
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Anyone buff scratches out of a wind shield?
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My car has scraches in the windshield. Not big ones, you can barely feel them with your nail if you run it over the scratch. My wipers are toast, and I turned them on at some point and it scratched the window. I know eastwood sells a product and other company's do as well. Anyone know of a product that works,...
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66-67-88Chevy
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Toploader 4speed
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Looking for a shop around kitchener that rebuilds fairlane Toploader..
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murman
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connecting rod help
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hey guys i need some help figuring out what order the connecting rods go back into my sbc 350 i got the engine completely disassembled will all the pistons lose i need to know how each rod goes back into the block i know the big shampher on each rod faces the mains and the flat side faces the other connecting...
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mike
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Dyeing carpet
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Anybody have any luck dyeing automotive carpiting. We want to go from brown to black(not yet Hemi).We are trying to match the carpet to the rest of the interior(not yet Hemi) and the back of the seats.What works and what to avoid . Any suggestions would be appriceated. O K now Dan. Ed
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flatblack55delivery
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EASY GRIND MIG WIRE ???
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Anyone ever used the easy grind mig wire to weld in patch panels? Ive read good and bad, hoping somebody will have some first hand experience with it.
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BAMBAM
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Slip roller
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Anyone know where I could get an old slip roller? Just need it to roll some aluminum sheets about ten inches long. Not looking to spend a lot of money if possible.
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Mr Samis
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Looking for wire separators like these (centre bolt sbc)
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427CARL
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Question for Hemi
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Can a bent, cast aluminum upper A arm be straightened and safely re-used? would it have to be magna-fluxed or exrayed? Who could do such a thing or is it just a no no? A new one is $700 Thanks in advance. -- Edited by MANCAVER on Wednesday 26th of March 2014 07:13:44 PM
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MANCAVER
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Electric trans temp gauge
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.I installed my temp gauge in November. As you know, it has been a brutally cold winter here. The temp gauge has never even gotten to 150F, even on a hundred mile trip. I am wondering if it is reading correctly. The directions for the gauge said to use an 18 gauge wire to connect the sender to the gauge. I did...
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poncho62
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HJ round taillight lenses
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I picked up a pair of 58 Chevy lenses and ground the outside dia to fit into the HJ bezels.
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henrys57wagon
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rear leaf spring perch
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I am putting a coil spring Buick 7.5 diff under the HenrJ and am looking for spring perches for axle tubes which are 2-1/2" dia. Does anyone know where to buy spring perches and U bolts for these size tubes? How about Dodge parts? I have tried some of the on- line places like Summit but so far I only fou...
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henrys57wagon
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ordered seat belts today
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after asking for comments and recommendations on who people had dealt with in Canada.the particular company I asked about was NOS reproductions.every comment was positive I ordered today dealt with Terry should have tomorrow and once it warms up I will be installing.thank you Will,Sacuto,Gazoo...
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54vicky
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seat belts
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I am going to install seat belts for grand kids lap type anyone deal with local companies?I see NOS in Komoka carries what I am thinking I will use .anyone use them experience good bad?shipping quality etc.
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54vicky
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Need some sound advice
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I need to change my mufflers.I want to go to glasspacs for a nice growl/raping sound.The question is what kind,where is the best place for that kind of sound,close to the front.middle or end of the system,long mufflers or short ones what works best.I know glasspacs have short lives but I like the soun...
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flatblack55delivery
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METAL!
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OK, I have some questions about metal.... Body work: What am I looking for? Do I use the same gauge for exterior panels as I do for interior/floors etc? Body framework: I know that 1x1 tubing is normal, but I just know my wife is going to want something more "roll-over-able". I know I don't ha...
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Dave Scott
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Pop quiz II
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My daughter just rolled her '94 Corolla on it's side. No major damage aside from a rippled front fender, and some deep scratches. I haven't gone and looked at the car yet...but she said it fired up right away, after they got it on all fours, it ran for a few seconds then shut off. Now it won't fire up again. ...
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Gazoo
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I need help
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On 1987 chevy 305 TBI with the coolant sensor on the front of the intake where can you install a mechanical temp gauges ? I have tried to tee in to the coolant sensor put gauges would not work and yes I tested the gauge in hot water and it works good any help would be great Thanks
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48chev
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welding set\ up table
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So my uncle gave me a piece of 3/8's x 28 x 48 piece of steel to make a table out of I have a 100 of 6 inch c channel , 30 ft of 2x1 angle iron, 30 ft of 4x4 angle iron 40 ft of 1 1/4 tube . Any good idea's of do's and don't's to build the table??
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34guy
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sandblasting
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anyone try walnut shells as a media? it's very expensive and I'm just wondering why.
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MANCAVER
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