whats it usually cost to mini-tub car

[west]

anyone else have some costs to tub?can you do this without messing up the paint on the outer skin?if so how is it bonded to the quarter?

[automan63]

West, check into the tech pages  http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/wells.shtml  I think you'll see that you dont really have to get into the outer qtr, but you will do some welding on the floor and inner wheelhouse.

[6pkScamp]

I'm sure it's been discussed here somewhere, but what kind of saw or cutter is the right tool(s) for a mini-tub project.  I suspect maybe a plasma cutter is the right answer, but I don't have one.  Can you do it all (well) with a regular Sawzall?  Did I see someone mention a mini-sawzall?  Will an air driven cut-off tool also help?  What's the hot set-up? 

Thanks,
John

I used a 4" angle grinder with 6",.045 cutoff wheels and a sawzall. Bought a mini body saw from Harbor Freight, waste of money. The angle grinder with the wheel is your friend. After a buddy turned me on to a couple of wheels I use them to cut anything.

[68droptop]

I used a 4" angle grinder with 6",.045 cutoff wheels and a sawzall. Bought a mini body saw from Harbor Freight, waste of money. The angle grinder with the wheel is your friend. After a buddy turned me on to a couple of wheels I use them to cut anything.

I just went to the hardware store and all I could buy were 7" metal cut-off wheels.  I guess those will work too?  It sounds like this would cut some metal, but it also scares me some because I remember that one time my dad was using a smaller cut-off wheel when it exploded and ripped a big slice in the ceiling.  In fact, I just checked my stuff and the grinder is supposed to turn 12,000 rpm and the 7" wheels are rated for 8,500 rpm max.  Do I need to find some different (6") wheels or buy a different grinder?

Thanks,
John

[west]

the larger wheels will slow the rpms,you should be fine.i always put on my goggles before even hooking up the air.

[68droptop]

I also bought a full face shield, but I was thinking that if the damn thing came apart it could cut my throat.  You should see the damage to the drywall ceiling in my dad's garage... 

I think you're right about the RPM of the grinder with the bigger wheel.  Plus, it's a cheap grinder and I suspect that 12K rated rpm is an exagerted no wheel free spin speed.

Thanks,
John 

[johndart]

Hey 6pk Scamp
that looks so right. could you email me a picture
thanks ,
Johndart

[moparrr07]

we kind of replaced (by default) our sawzal by our new dewalt 4 inch battery powered grind, i love that thing

[6pkScamp]

I also bought a full face shield, but I was thinking that if the damn thing came apart it could cut my throat.  You should see the damage to the drywall ceiling in my dad's garage... 

I think you're right about the RPM of the grinder with the bigger wheel.  Plus, it's a cheap grinder and I suspect that 12K rated rpm is an exagerted no wheel free spin speed.

Thanks,
John 

A full face sheild is also important, I also wear my welding gloves, those 6" wheels are darn close to my digits. The wheels I use are 14200 rpm and my Dewalt angle grinder turns 10000.

[fasttcars]

I also bought a full face shield, but I was thinking that if the damn thing came apart it could cut my throat.  You should see the damage to the drywall ceiling in my dad's garage... 

I think you're right about the RPM of the grinder with the bigger wheel.  Plus, it's a cheap grinder and I suspect that 12K rated rpm is an exagerted no wheel free spin speed.

Thanks,
John 

A full face sheild is also important, I also wear my welding gloves, those 6" wheels are darn close to my digits. The wheels I use are 14200 rpm and my Dewalt angle grinder turns 10000.

and when those things break and go flying....i can actually say ouch...

[68droptop]

6pkScamp,
Where did you find those 6" 14K rpm cut-off wheels?
Thanks,
John

[6pkScamp]

6pkScamp,
Where did you find those 6" 14K rpm cut-off wheels?
Thanks,
John

    My favorite wheel is made by Spartan 1-800-321-4010 not sure if thats a good phone#, also Metabo and Sait are other brands. I pick them up at the swap meet.