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SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 48752 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 07-12-2006 08:20 PM One of the wisest things I think I've done for my restoration lately is buy what I call 'assembly tools' which are brand new 6 point sockets and a composite 3/8" ratchet. Bolting parts on with the brand new sockets keeps the bolts clean and the composite ratchet prevents chipping paint with the handle or with the body of the tool. I got my ratchet from CarQuest and it's currently on sale for $9.95. I don't normally buy 'offshore tools' but I made an exception with this ratchet. {The sockets are Craftsman, of course.} A tip my brother came up with: To avoid chipping the paint on painted bolts, put cellophane on the head before putting the socket on. It works. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 4777 From: Phoenix, Arizona Registered: Dec 2001	posted 07-13-2006 03:17 PM quote: Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere: A tip my brother came up with: To avoid chipping the paint on painted bolts, put cellophane on the head before putting the socket on. It works. That's a cool tip I made plastic 'washers' out of milk bottles to place under body fasteners when adjusting panels. Keeps the freshly painted flanges from getting all scored up when shifting them around. Works great for fenders, hoods, any painted surface you want to protect ------------------ 1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" 12.58/110 on street tires, more to come;) All Blue Oval, no blue bottle http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 22791 From: Reno Nv M&M #1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 07-13-2006 03:22 PM Dang you guys are hard core. Thats why I'll never get into resto jobs. If it's modded-custom no one will ever know what it should look like. ------------------ oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT! My Pics 14.05 @ 102mph [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 07-13-2006).]

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