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Post by skip20 on Nov 28, 2011 11:36:41 GMT -5
WOW, got me a Thanksgiving present at HD on sell. $65.00 of cramps & now have some 12" ones also, plus a drill index up to 1/2" for $25.00 12 - 6" & 4 - 12" sliding cramp , 4 - quick c-cramps & 4 - reg. cramps. Have needed often & didn't have any & had to use the pipe cramps which are heavy. I like this new camera taking these long pictures.  |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 28, 2011 11:39:24 GMT -5
Using the air hose, blow the garage out a little of all the fiberglass dust. Here's a picture with both the front & rear sections are flipped open. Both use the system out of a Ford Mustang Conv.  Still need to find the one way valve for the lines so it doesn't get flow back & drop the sections. That's way there's wood holding them up or they would close on me.  |
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 28, 2011 12:20:09 GMT -5
Skip, I had that same problem with the cylinders I used for my Sterling top. I used a 1 way solenoid valve used on the lifting side and wired into the switch so it opened whenever I activated the switch (up or down).  The problem I had was the cylinders themselves would have some leakage so the top would very slowly migrate downward. Your hatches are probably alot lighter so you might not have this problem. For my Avenger I used electric actuators and had zero problems. |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 28, 2011 13:07:24 GMT -5
Showing using 3/16" pop rivets with 3/16" fender washer to mount the rear air box to the Honda Del Sol rear window sheet metal.  |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 28, 2011 13:09:03 GMT -5
Starting to box in the front fender with 3/8" form board.  |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 28, 2011 13:13:40 GMT -5
Skip, I used a 1 way solenoid valve used on the lifting side and wired into the switch so it opened whenever I activated the switch (up or down). For my Avenger I used electric actuators and had zero problems. Any chance to be able to see what you did & what 1 way solenoid valve & the wiring for it. I have no leakage as the cyl. are sitting on there side. Just leaking ( very slowly )back to the pump due to the weight on them. |
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 28, 2011 15:01:34 GMT -5
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Post by skip20 on Nov 28, 2011 16:41:07 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 28, 2011 18:22:15 GMT -5
I only used two...on the side that raises the cylinders. If your are like mine I assume that would be the lower supply lines.
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Post by skip20 on Nov 29, 2011 10:28:59 GMT -5
Here's the front end with the clip up & wheel off to work on the fender box. I like to have a finished look to it when the body is flipped.  Also took off the 17" x 8" rims & install a nice set of Mustang GT 16" x 7" with a set of used tires from the tire shop yesterday. Rims $200.00 Tires $100.00 = only $300.00 for the set.  |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 29, 2011 13:17:59 GMT -5
OK, here's the job I was avoiding last year. Finished shaping the L/F fender box & got 2-3 layers of mat laid down. Will add more mat after it's cured & sanded. Then I have to copy it on the other side R/F.   |
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Nov 29, 2011 16:30:46 GMT -5
Skip, what you need is a load sense valve on each cyl. We have them on all cyls at work so that when a hose breaks the booms/buckets do not move or come crashing down. Typically our units will get hoses destroyed 1 to 2 times per 10 hour shift.
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Post by skip20 on Nov 29, 2011 16:50:25 GMT -5
I've change the Mustang pump for a Camaro / Firebird Convertible Top Pump & Motor 1994-2002. It already has a one valve & by-pass switch if it screws up.   |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 29, 2011 17:37:59 GMT -5
R/S fender box is all glassed in now also.  |
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Post by whcgt on Nov 29, 2011 20:44:54 GMT -5
I am enjoying what you are doing with your Bradley GT2. It is going to be spectacular machine.  |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 30, 2011 10:23:01 GMT -5
I am enjoying what you are doing with your Bradley GT2. It is going to be spectacular machine. Thank you, it's been a very long term project. |
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Post by skip20 on Nov 30, 2011 15:10:34 GMT -5
Got the front box trimmed & waiting for 2 more layer of mat. New rims are on the front now.  Here's looking down into the front. You can see the Rad., pump for the ramps, brake master w/ booster, wiper motor & Elec P/S pump.   |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 2, 2011 13:07:47 GMT -5
WOW, 10,000 hit's Think that set a new record here. Looked though 15 pages & found a 9,935 Pg 2 My old post I couldn't find before w/ 1,000 + hit's Pg 7. And my friends GT Pg 8
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Post by skip20 on Dec 2, 2011 13:15:14 GMT -5
Will, just ordered a 2-post 9,000 Lb Car Lift for $1620.00 from dealer. Couldn't find a good deal on a used on. So now I need to try & clean up the garage & get ready for it around Tues. or Wed. Then I will be able to lift the frame or the body & park something under also, when not in use.  |
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Post by 48flatbed on Dec 2, 2011 18:15:31 GMT -5
Super cool. I have a scissor lift (only 8ft ceilings) and am lucky to have it- but I have always wanted a post lift!!
Jon
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Post by skip20 on Dec 2, 2011 19:50:59 GMT -5
Super cool. I have a scissor lift (only 8ft ceilings) and am lucky to have it- but I have always wanted a post lift!! Jon I'm lucking to have a 9' ceiling & the lift is 9' 3", by 11' wide so cut the ceiling drywall then box it in up in the attic. I will be able to remove the elec. wench I have hanging from the ceiling now. That's what I had been using to lift the body before, but now will be able to lift the frame also. I will post some pictures as I install it, but my camera has been taking some fuzzy pictures. Must be all the fiberglass dust that's been blowing around. Big job just moving stuff & clean up the area. |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 3, 2011 8:37:07 GMT -5
This will give you an idea of the mess I need to move out of the way. The picture don't give it justice as to the mess What a mess & 5" of fiberglass dust also. Hasn't been touched in more them 5 years. The post for the life will be anchored next to the sheaf. So will need a clear path to move that heavy post in & drill the 5 3/4" holes.   |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 3, 2011 17:22:14 GMT -5
What a day!!!  Cleaned out the side of the garage where the lift will be going. It will be mounted so it clears the shelving but still able to drill the holes to mount it. Also cut the holes in the ceiling to clear the post & able to tilt it up to mount.. Will box the holes & seal when finished. Ceiling 9' - post 9' 3" - 2x4 rafter w/ 5/8 drywall.  This show the ceiling panel removed. Will also need to remove the elec. hoist. The clean air box can stay. You can see I have little choice as where the lift will go. The pull down stairs are there too. As you can see I have AC power & drop lite already there. Will add a rail for air later.  Now on top of all that, they are replacing the roof on my man-cave & house today also. This is from the storm we had back in April, a lot of fighting the Insurance Co. We had a 50 year roof put on about 3 years ago & they say it was a 40 year. Sent sample to the lab. Also Leaf-guard gutter (NOT CHEAP) & they want to use this cheap gutter. Somebody's going to pay! More mess!   |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 4, 2011 13:22:51 GMT -5
Remove the Mustang pump & rams & mounted the Chevy. Stays up at any point with no problems. Will need to get some hose fitting & shorten the lines some.  Looking at it from the trunk. Make a panel to remove to get to the shut off valve.  |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 4, 2011 13:25:19 GMT -5
Got a pair of Mustang side scoops. Here are a few pictures. What do you think? Would need to trim them to fit the fenders better. Could be more cooling to the engine.   |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 4, 2011 13:33:49 GMT -5
Took the elec. hoist off the ceiling.
Man forgot how heavy they are & almost went though the wind shield.
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Post by whcgt on Dec 4, 2011 14:15:43 GMT -5
Got a pair of Mustang side scoops. Here are a few pictures. What do you think? Would need to trim them to fit the fenders better. Could be more cooling to the engine. I like the 2 scoops clean look, without the 3 scoops. |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 4, 2011 22:17:59 GMT -5
Yeh, after staring at it & rubbing my head & 5 cups of coffee, I don't like them sticking out. Oh well, now I have a 1/4" hole to fix, as if I don't have enough body body already! |
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Post by skip20 on Dec 8, 2011 15:27:28 GMT -5
Picked up the car lift this morning at the shipping warehouse. Backed it down the steep drive way & started to unpack it. Got the 1st post down & in place on the right side, then notice it carried the pump, so had to move it to the left side. The Contractor fixing the house came by, so I put him to working getting the hard left side standing up not bolted down yet. Unloaded the other one & waiting for him to stop by & help get it standing.   The right one is now standing. Will drill the 12 - 3/4" holes & anchor tomorrow. |
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Post by 48flatbed on Dec 9, 2011 3:47:49 GMT -5
Skip, Lift is looking good! Will it be supported at the top or only at the floor. Im one of those 'belt and suspenders' kinda guys so I would support it wherever I could even if its un-necessary. lol Im glad you decided against the mustang side scoops. Jon |
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