Bruiser (the cruiser)

mobileaudio219 · Dec 23, 2018

So one day I got bored and this happened.

mobileaudio219 · Dec 23, 2018

collecting parts:

mobileaudio219 · Dec 23, 2018

things would of went pretty fast, but before I put the rearend in, I cleaned up all between the wheel wells and undercoated it with rustolem paint... and when that dried I sprayed some rustoleum under coating over it. basically anytime I'm working in an area, I clean it, scuff it, paint it, and under coat it.

mobileaudio219 · Dec 23, 2018

I still need to pull the rotors and calipers off the front and rear and paint them. Actually, I'm replacing the front calipers with some PBR's... Next time I go to the junk yard I'll pull a set of those, paint everything, and put it all together.

Friday, I'm picking up a 97 explorer motor. My cousins boss knows I'm into mustangs and sent me a message on fb saying he was scraping an explorer and was pulling the motor. The price was cheap, so I jumped on it. The motor has 200xxx miles, so I'm going to do a quick rebuild on it before tossing it in.

I'm undecided on how I want to build the car. I want it to be my nice weather daily drive. I commute about 45 mins (or about 35 miles) each way to work everyday. However, I still would like to hit the drag strip once or twice a month.

95% of me wants to swap in a t5, the explorer motor, and well matched cam (tfs1, comp cams xe270hr, etc), and have some fun...

5% of me is like the explorer motor, maybe a small sd friendly cam like the crane 2030, and keep the auto with a small stall. I don't know... lol

evilcw311 · Dec 23, 2018

I use to drag regularly. But then I got hooked on the sexy curves of a road course.

My vote is build something that can handle with a manual.

But obviously I’m biased!!! Lol

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ttocs · Dec 23, 2018

did ya get the extended warranty for any of the hopeful freight goods or are you living dangerously?!

DKblue98GT · Dec 24, 2018

I've had that same impact wrench for years and have used the crap out of it...

mobileaudio219 · Dec 24, 2018

ttocs said:
did ya get the extended warranty for any of the hopeful freight goods or are you living dangerously?!

I did on the welder, yes!

mobileaudio219 · Dec 24, 2018

DKblue98GT said:
I've had that same impact wrench for years and have used the crap out of it...

I had the same one, and I loaned it to my uncle and he lost it???

I bought that one as a replaced.... It was DOA, never did return it... still sitting in the garage, in its box, broke. lol

I will buy another, and buy the extended warranty... and try it out right there in the store before I leave. Nearest store is like 45 mins away.

ttocs · Dec 24, 2018

I have had such bad luck with their tools the only tools that I have specifically gone there for was my engine support bar and an air file. The engine support bar I figured was just a big piece of steel and a few welds, hopefully they didn't screw it up(seems ok so far). The only reason I got the air file from them is the pickings were pretty slim and VERY expensive so to be sure I have one that works when I need it, I have two in the drawer and a warranty between them.

mobileaudio219 · Dec 24, 2018

Harbor Freight is one of those stores, before you buy something, READ A LOT OF REVIEWS ON SAID ITEM.

There are plenty of good values at harbor freight, and there's just as many crappy items that you will waste you're money on.

Things I don't use often, like a 4.5" grinder, I'll pick up at harbor freight for under $10... and I promise you I will get my money out of it...

g36 monkey · Dec 25, 2018

Bingo on the Harbor Freight stuff. I usually say "If I can only use it once, is it worth X price?" If I need it a lot, I'll buy something with a real brand on it.

ttocs · Dec 25, 2018

does anyone else laugh when they see the electronic safes there thinking "OHH yea sure I want my stuff protected by harbor freight security". I know they are not that hard to break into but it leaves me wondering how many owners were locked out of their own safes.

PinkieT · Dec 25, 2018

I live about ten minutes from a HF and get their coupons all the time. Yep, some decent stuff, lots of crap. Picked up a nice 4-drawer rolling tool cart I love, but hate their low end tools. But, now that Craftsman is made in China, the differences are blurring. What gets me is when I see something that was "free with any purchase" posted for sale on Craigslist, or a HF torque wrench that is $20 regular price and $12 on sale listed for $40.

g36 monkey · Dec 25, 2018

I really like their organization stuff. When I worked at the factory I would go in there to buy stuff for work. They have the big double hooks to hang on the wall for air hoses, and the little organizer bins to hang up. Those things are perfect from there. The right price.