gbrettin

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

Well hell, splice em together and you got the 25'er! :tup: :icon17:
Liked On: 09-20-2020, 07:37 PM
Posted On: 09-20-2020, 05:55 PM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Yea..........................................you need some practice tig welding aluminum. Your welds look like someone blew their nose and snot came out and stuck to your metal. Don't expect it over...
Liked On: 09-20-2020, 07:35 PM
Posted On: 09-20-2020, 06:29 PM
gbrettin liked post by Rusty On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

It takes time and practice. If I had to tig aluminum right now. It would take me a day to get comfortable again doing it. For aluminum. I use a mig gun at home. I have a Lincoln 180 Pro with the...
Liked On: 09-20-2020, 07:35 PM
Posted On: 09-20-2020, 07:29 PM
gbrettin liked post by madwi On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

You got a 220 outlet near the lift? I think I have a 10-12'ft 10awg cable with a plug on one end you can have.
Liked On: 09-20-2020, 05:37 PM
Posted On: 09-18-2020, 07:38 PM
gbrettin liked post by madwi On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Turned out nice. :tup:
Liked On: 09-18-2020, 12:53 PM
Posted On: 09-18-2020, 11:20 AM
gbrettin liked post by jchammond On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Is that your “Nookie” finger :ugh2:
Liked On: 09-18-2020, 10:20 AM
Posted On: 09-18-2020, 04:13 AM

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