what tools do i need?

[wafrederick]

Ingersoll Rand makes the best impacts.I have the IR2115 TI,the 3/8 drive impact and it still works since day one I had it.You have to use chrome sockets on impacts sometimes,Impact sockets will not fit in custom aftermaket rims.Some of Craftsman's air tools are made by Ingersoll Rand,their proffesional line.

[2.2 Straight six]

Originally Posted by wafrederick

You have to use chrome sockets on impacts sometimes,Impact sockets will not fit in custom aftermaket rims.

then you use thin-wall impacts. you should NEVER use chrome sockets, they don't have the strength and can shatter. that's pretty dangerous.

[wafrederick]

There were thinwall impact sockets for the rims.There was one problem:NO WARRANTY!I was told this by a retired Ingersall Rand rep 6 years ago.I use chrome socket on impacts and never had one shatter on me

[DrummerBoy1234]

thank you both. would this impact wrench be a good investment? http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...roducts_id=209

and what other air tools would i need? i was thinking of a ratchet, a grinder, maybe a reciprocating saw, and a sander.

[2.2 Straight six]

it looks ok, i've never heard of Campbell, so i can't offer any insight there.

a recip. saw is good for removing material quickly. a sander's good for taking off paint, and can be used for buffing it with a good polishing cloth.

you'd be better off with a big AF socket set than a ratchet and some sockets.

[wafrederick]

An air ratchet is a must.Snap On does make a very good 3/8 air ratchet and is expensive,about $275.00 if you want to spend the money on one.Only thing that has to be done to them is send them in to get rebullt by a Snap On dealer once a year since they get used a lot,costs $110.00 for the rebuild.A 1/4 air ratchet is another one to buy.Stay away from the cheap air fittings and go with Milton type A air fittings.Those are the best air fittings I ever used

[DrummerBoy1234]

i dont think i can afford that. what about one in the $100 range?

[wafrederick]

If you intend to use it once in a while,yes.

[DrummerBoy1234]

ok thank you.

[Dave Hughes]

Here is a nice list of Air Ratchets for comparison Shopping.
Snap-on is good stuff, but you're still paying extra for the Snap-on dealer's truck, gas, and wages. That's why they're more money than other quality tools.

[wafrederick]

I use a Snap On air ratchet,like it and I bought it used on Ebay for $127.50.I like 3/8 drive Snap On's air ratchets better than Ingersall Rand's air ratchets.They have more power and fit my hand better.The seller I bought it from said it did work and told the truth.It is gettting due for a rebuild and will be handing it to my local Snap On dealer to get sent out to get rebuilt for $113.00.I get it back in 6 weeks,oil it up and works like it was new.

[mikie43tbird]

yeah craftsman is great but if you say you used them prof they void the warrenty. Never say you are ase certified or work a a shop with craftsman tools it will void the warrenty!!!!

[madsyko]

im actually a freakishly organized person doing a frame up resto on a camaro. i made a list of all the tools i need including the ones i have. this list is a work in progressand is specific to my car and you may need other tools where i dont have on the list vise versa.

1. Adjustable wrenches
2. Air Chisel
3. Air Compressor
4. Air Grinder
5. Air Hammer
6. Any necessary wire or gas for welder
7. Armor-all (or other protectant)
8. Assembly Lube
9. Axel Grease
10. Bearing Grease
11. Bondo
12. Brake hold-down spring tool
13. Car Ramps (Made out of wood)
14. Channel lock pliers
15. Clutch plate alignment tool
16. Compression gauge w/ spark plug hole adapter
17. Cylinder hone
18. Damper/steering wheel puller
19. Dial caliper
20. Dial indicator set and holder
21. Door trim tool
22. Drill and drill bits
23. Engine Hoist
24. Engine Stand
25. Feeler Gauges
26. Gaskets
27. General purpose puller
28. Hammers (Ball peen, Regular)
29. Hand operated Vacuum pump
30. Jack
31. Jack stands
32. Lock-Ring pliers
33. Mallets (Rubber, Lead)
34. Metal-prep chemicals
35. Micrometer set (inside and outside)
36. Needle nose pliers
37. Oil Filter wrench
38. Paint
39. Paint gun
40. Paint stripper (acid or sandblaster)
41. Piston ring groove cleaning tool
42. Pliers
43. Pneumatic tools
44. Primer-surfacer
45. Random-Orbital Sander
46. Ratchet extensions (including long, short and wobbly)
47. Ratchets (including, Long handle, Short, and wobbly head)
48. Ridge reamer
49. Ring compressor (sleeve type)
50. Ring removal/installation tool
51. Rivet nut thread setting kit
52. Sanding Blocks
53. Sandpaper
54. Scraper
55. Screwdrivers
56. Self brake bleeding kit
57. Sockets, Full set (Including, crow’s feet, deep, shallow and pneumatic)
58. Suspension Spring compressor
59. Tap and die set w/ thread gauges
60. Timing Light
61. Top-coat
62. Torque Wrench (Clicker type)
63. Valve spring compressor
64. Vise Grips
65. Voltmeter
66. WD-40
67. Welder

68. Welding gloves

69. Welding helmet

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[toconnell1111]

Don't give up.. You need to start by getting a good repair manual for your vehicle, read all about what your wanting to fix. It will show you what parts you need. When you go to buy them. You can find them cheap with us. Better to get large sets if possible. A good idea to get you started is something like this: http://www.toolsupplycenter.com/hand...OCKET-SET.html