gbrettin

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gbrettin liked post by Zerafian On thread : Zerafians slow build thread~~Round 3~~

more updates Almost forgot to let them know to cut the bottom of the front bumper, that way the oil drain bolt can be reached. Everything else is shaping up. Should get the car back on friday or...
Liked On: 10-06-2020, 09:53 AM
Posted On: 10-05-2020, 04:16 PM
gbrettin liked post by madwi On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Good call on moving on to avoid the burn out.
Liked On: 10-06-2020, 07:02 AM
Posted On: 10-04-2020, 10:01 PM
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

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