What tools are a must to rebuild a car? I have all your standard tools such as wrenches and drills and stuff, but what are some tools that aren't as common or often overlooked that's a must? I'm starting my first project and don't want to get in the middle of something and have to run to town to grab a tool.
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Plasma cutter, tig welder, water jet, CNC machine, and a rotisserie. At least that's what they use on the TV shows
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Torque wrench, jacks, creeper, ramps, parts containers, penetrating oil, patience and maybe a beerComment
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Older car? Drum brake tools.Comment
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To add to 6.5 shooter's list
Engine hoist, brake and suspension tools, electrical tester, wire stripper, various end terminals
Frame off total rebuild?
If so big compressor impact, air hammer and various other air tools will make life easierComment
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bearing & gear puller(s) and press.....gas hatchetComment
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garage refrigerator and tv to keep you occupied when you can't figure out where to put all the extra parts once the rebuild is doneComment
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Lots of beer and bandaids.
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used to be able to do it with a flat blade screw driver, 9/16 - 5/8 - 1/2 - 3/8 socket/wrench, hammer, Phillips, and a couple of rented pullers from the local auto parts store.
Now you need a $30K in tools, $40K in speciality tools, MIS degree, $60K in computer equipment, an EKG machine, the ability to program the time on your microwave, and a full vehicle lift.Comment
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Timing light, distributor wrench, trim removal tools, ring compression tool for putting pistons back in, set of number punches to label push rods.Comment
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Air compressor and impact wrenchComment
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Wheel dollies.So you can move the car around after you pull the engine.
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Have you never built anything before? don't you know that it doesn't matter what tools you have. You will still have to stop and go to town to get some dumb tool you have never heard of before. At least that's how it always goes for me. LolComment
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