gbrettin

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gbrettin liked post by madwi On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Great pic. :tup:...
Liked On: 10-05-2020, 09:36 AM
Posted On: 10-04-2020, 10:00 PM
gbrettin liked post by Ghostvette On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

It's coming together. :tup: I'm in awe of someone that can cut straight lines with snips. I struggle with a radial arm saw..... :ugh2:
Liked On: 09-28-2020, 08:55 AM
Posted On: 09-28-2020, 08:37 AM
gbrettin liked post by danegrey On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

I find what you do is amazing, since that is not one of my skill sets.. keep up the good work.... :tiphat:
Liked On: 09-28-2020, 08:55 AM
Posted On: 09-27-2020, 04:54 PM
gbrettin liked post by SurfDog On thread : Surfdog’s 71 240

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200923/ebe2d6cb5d21b45cb78277b01a4ed2de.jpg Mostly done with body work. Need to pull the front right corner straight. Fabbing up the fuel cell mount bracket....
Liked On: 09-25-2020, 10:24 AM
Posted On: 09-23-2020, 01:54 PM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Surfdog’s 71 240

You're this far into the chassis. Just as well to seam weld now.
Liked On: 09-25-2020, 10:23 AM
Posted On: 09-23-2020, 07:40 PM
gbrettin liked post by Wuero370z On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

It is always a treat to feel a funny car run. Love that distinct smell/burn of meth Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Liked On: 09-25-2020, 10:07 AM
Posted On: 09-24-2020, 06:29 PM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Top fuel and funny car will go through about 15 gallons per run. 55 gallon drum of nitromethane is about $900.00. Do the math. :rofl2:
Liked On: 09-25-2020, 10:06 AM
Posted On: 09-24-2020, 02:25 PM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Also when wire brushing aluminum. Use a stainless steel wire brush. Use it for aluminum only. If you use a carbon steel brush. It will leave rust marks in the aluminum after a few days. If you use a...
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 01:02 PM
Posted On: 09-24-2020, 12:31 PM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Just take a bucket full of fuel and dump it down the intake. Same thing. :rofl2:
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 12:58 PM
Posted On: 09-24-2020, 12:35 PM
gbrettin liked post by TheGreyZ On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

To add a comment to the aluminum welding. The running out of argon will definitly make a difference, but It looks like you are also doing a horrible job on cleaning the part. There's the stock...
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 11:42 AM
Posted On: 09-24-2020, 11:25 AM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Metal gets $$$$$$ quick. Try pricing a sheet of 8'x4', 12ga. 316, 2B stainless..................$800.00. Someone wants me to do a project for them. Once I add up the material. I think they will...
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 11:13 AM
Posted On: 09-24-2020, 11:10 AM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

My god. I about had a heart attack, good thing I went with 1300cc
Liked On: 09-24-2020, 10:37 AM
Posted On: 09-22-2020, 08:37 PM
gbrettin liked post by SouthArk370Z On thread : What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Gorilla weld: ugly as hell but very strong. :)
Liked On: 09-22-2020, 10:12 AM
Posted On: 09-21-2020, 06:42 PM
gbrettin liked post by BettyZ On thread : Nissan is a sh!t show company.

Yet another example of why you do your own maintenance... and buy full SPL geometry so you never need another alignment. When I have no other option but to take the Z to a shop: A) I don't go...
Liked On: 09-21-2020, 04:38 PM
Posted On: 09-14-2020, 12:47 AM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Cover up when welding. A weld burn is worse then a sunburn. Aluminum reflects a lot of UV light. When I worked at Fruehauf. We use to rub suntan lotion on the back of our necks and the ears to keep...
Liked On: 09-21-2020, 10:57 AM
Posted On: 09-20-2020, 07:56 PM

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