1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

That’s set is about 50$ usd . I paid 3x that for the snap on blue point set 30 years ago, however you got my attention that it works under the car . My set tight spaces is not your friend and requires good eyesight . lol. I would like to see it work. I’ll you tube it later.
At least I’m not replacing these 😥
Love upgrading my tools.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

My electrical nightmares.....😀
Replace wire 124756634... were on delay how long Kaz?
Dakazman

[BDA]

That's actually beautiful! When I do wiring, it seems that no matter how careful I am, it ends up looking like spaghetti!

[dakazman]

Oh yes , miss it all ready.

[EuropaTC]

tsk, tsk, Dakazman, you're not supposed to post pictures of your private jet on here........     

Ok, back to brake tools. There are lots of variations on the one I posted earlier, mine is slightly different on the handle part but essentially the same operation.  Here are a couple of Youtube videos showing how it works, the first is a professional sales video, the second is a bloke in a garage and it's definitely NOT a professional video.  But it is very down to earth and shows just how simple the tool is to use in a real world workshop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncMRlomyqTs

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEBh3kNvlMw

As for using on the car, I've used mine to make flares underneath the car where the long pipe goes from front to rear with the pipe in situ when I fitted residual pressure valves at the front crossmember.

Brian

[dakazman]

Brian , i was hoping no one would pick up on that...LOL
Forgetting a tool was the nightmare there and running up and down steps.

Yes,Brake tool...
SOLD,,..
.that's  how i thought it would work. Putting in my order today.

Dakazman

[dakazman]

Things are coming together lately and after 4 months waiting The bumpers and some miscellaneous
Parts were finished. I could not be more satisfied with the outcome.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Those bumpers look great!
 

[Certified Lotus]

Nice chrome plating! Did you replate all the chrome parts? I only did the bumpers and am hopeful I can hand polish all the other parts (nothing was pitted) but I have a feeling the bumpers will standout.

[dakazman]

Certified
I did the windshield wiper close outs and as pictured the interior light assembly.
The hinges for the engine cover will be new . The door handles should polish up, like yours
They weren’t pitted.
Dave

[dakazman]

 Finished the final clear coating to the body and repairs to minor imperfections , now to sand and buff and polish again.

Tomorrow the final coat to my  84 El Camino if the weather holds perfect.

Dave

[BDA]

Geez, dakazman! You even made your trunk tray into a black mirror finish!

You've done amazing work! 

[surfguitar58]

Outstanding shine D-man! Your sanding arm must be getting a great workout.

[dakazman]

BDA,   I had some extra clear , did you see the spare tire area?

Surf that’s not sanded yet!

If all goes well and I don’t get any “  burnies “ I can start putting the frame  and body parts on.
Harness , dash,  seats , tubing , brake lines etc etc....
Dave

[gideon]

What did you do to get the rough side of the fiberglass so smooth?