What specialty tools

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I'm wondering are there any specialty tools that you own
that has made a huge difference in restoring your jeep? Tools like a sand
blasting cabinet or a spot welder or anything not in the common household
garage. I own a good set to basic tools and air tools. I also have a 20 gallon
parts washer. Have access to a welder and oxy acetylene torch. Anything seem to
be missing? Thanks 

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awfroadan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 Nov. 2005 Location: Reading, PA Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote awfroadan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What specialty tools Posted: 17 Nov. 2005 at 9:46am
	I'm wondering are there any specialty tools that you own that has made a huge difference in restoring your jeep? Tools like a sand blasting cabinet or a spot welder or anything not in the common household garage. I own a good set to basic tools and air tools. I also have a 20 gallon parts washer. Have access to a welder and oxy acetylene torch. Anything seem to be missing? Thanks
	-Scott in PA 3- 46 2a Rust buckets 1- 47 2a Rust bucket Someday 1- Restored 46 2a

Harriet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1136	Post Options Post Reply Quote Harriet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov. 2005 at 11:13am
	Tool shopping - my favourite pastime! Seriously, a good hub puller would be high up on my list. Save a lot of huffing and puffing Certainly did for us! Harriet
	46 CJ2A 14509 50 Jeepster 58 4WD Truck My Link I AM the understanding wife! Anyone seen my marbles? Always hoisted by my own petard!

p3ferris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 July 2005 Location: Norfolk Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 3812	Post Options Post Reply Quote p3ferris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov. 2005 at 8:00pm
	Books Books and more Books The biggest help you will ever get.
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Mike Gardner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Lewes Beach Del Status: Offline Points: 3550	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike Gardner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov. 2005 at 8:58pm
	a friend at a parts dealer or a part time job there. i get all my chemicals there. that stuff realy adds up.
	1945 CJ-2A 11713 1995 YJ 4.0

Joshua Sayre Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 July 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Status: Offline Points: 143	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joshua Sayre Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov. 2005 at 8:24am
	Where did you get your hub puller? I was looking into getting one but not sure where to go.

BC472A105381 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 July 2005 Location: Hickory NC Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote BC472A105381 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov. 2005 at 5:00pm
	How about a hydraulic press??? While we are shopping a lift would be great (so we don't get on the ground) .Darn I had to wake up!!!
	47CJ2A Princeton Black Purchaced new by my Great-Grandfather!! 70 CJ-5 with 8,000lb. Ramsey winch V-6

Jeff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 23 July 2005 Location: NH Status: Offline Points: 852	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jeff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov. 2005 at 6:21pm
	the good news is you are using this site, that is your best tool! There is a ton of info available on the 3B page also. for tools - my favorite buy was a makita electric impact wrench. sure made/makes things easier. Everything from changing tires to removing old nuts and bolts. I did one jeep with and one without, no comparison. a cut off tool is also essential. have fun

Harriet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1136	Post Options Post Reply Quote Harriet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Nov. 2005 at 3:36am
	The puller came from Greiners in New Orleans - we spent an afternoon going round in circles until we found a wonderful tool emporium which actually took us seriously! That and the fact that we could actually buy it rather than hire it, Wouldn't want the postage charges from the UK! Always buy the best you can afford though. Have Fun, Harriet
	46 CJ2A 14509 50 Jeepster 58 4WD Truck My Link I AM the understanding wife! Anyone seen my marbles? Always hoisted by my own petard!

GaryArf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 21 July 2005 Location: Baxter MN Status: Offline Points: 3905	Post Options Post Reply Quote GaryArf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov. 2005 at 8:46pm
	Another "have to have" item is a set of taps and dies and a set of easy outs. Before you need any of these, use PB Blaster on every nut and bolt on your project and hit it again in a week or two. In the long run It'll be money well spent

12voltdc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 Nov. 2005 Location: w. mass Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote 12voltdc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov. 2005 at 11:04pm
	Get yourself the correct wheel bearing sockets, I cant remember the sizes right now (front and rear). Spend the money now and thank yourself later!!

Chuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Beach Status: Offline Points: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Dec. 2005 at 8:33pm
	Other items of need�. -Full face shield -Fire extinguisher -Good lighting -Lot of power out lets -Dust mask and respirator -Creeper - A box fan - Pair of mechanics type gloves
	47 CJ2A 50 Willys pickup

Jeff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 23 July 2005 Location: NH Status: Offline Points: 852	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jeff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Dec. 2005 at 8:39pm
	All good suggestions, I should of added to my above post: floor jacks, one is ok, two would be great. Jeff

GaryArf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 21 July 2005 Location: Baxter MN Status: Offline Points: 3905	Post Options Post Reply Quote GaryArf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Dec. 2005 at 6:49am
	Oh yeh, a dozen roses, and dinner out with the wife once in a while. Sometimes it's the best tool in your box. Gary

Harriet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1136	Post Options Post Reply Quote Harriet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Dec. 2005 at 10:30am
	Whilst I agree with you Gary, my hubby prefers Beer to roses! (Found that elusive pink paint yet?) Harriet
	46 CJ2A 14509 50 Jeepster 58 4WD Truck My Link I AM the understanding wife! Anyone seen my marbles? Always hoisted by my own petard!

awfroadan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 Nov. 2005 Location: Reading, PA Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote awfroadan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Dec. 2005 at 2:45pm
	Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions. Got some of the mentioned tools but didn't think of some of the others. Thanks
	-Scott in PA 3- 46 2a Rust buckets 1- 47 2a Rust bucket Someday 1- Restored 46 2a