Tool List

I finished acquiring the tools on the required tool list.

• Storage shelves for kit and running gear parts
• Body storage area (can be outside)
• SAE and metric socket set, a 52-piece set that includes an 18mm is a good choice
• Deep sockets for some common sizes are helpful.
• SAE Combination wrench set (3/8” – 15/16”)
• Metric combination wrench set (10mm – 18mm)
• Full set of standard and Phillips head screwdrivers
• Standard Hex key set
• Long nose pliers, 4.5”
• Snap ring pliers
• Pop rivet tool with 1/8” and 3/16” heads
• Drill
• Drill bits (3/32”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 3/16”, 7/32”, 5/16 ”, 7/16”, ½”)
• Caulk gun
• 24 oz. Plastic Dead Blow hammer
• Razor knife
• Wire stripper/crimping tool
• ⅞”, 1¼” and 2¼” hole saws (Body cut outs)
• Bench top vise
• Tape measure or straight edge ruler/T-square
• Hydraulic floor jack
• Work Bench or 2 Saw horses with 4’x 8’ ¾” Plywood Top
• Engine hoist
• 6’ 5/16” chain (to lift engine)
• 4 Jack stands
• Hack saw (metal blade)
• ¼” & 5/16”Fuel/brake line bender (hand held)
• Jig saw (Body cut outs)
• Torque wrench (Click style, ⅜” drive)
• Eye protection
• Gloves
• The thing between your ears

Body storage is listed in red. I haven't figured this one out yet. Most likely the body will have to be stored off site, then retrieved for painting and body work when I get to that part of the build (probably in 2013).

Engine hoist and chain is listed in green. These can be rented from Highway 55 Rental, which is just down the road from the house at the intersection of Highway 55 and 101. The actual dropping the engine into the car and securing it to the mounts shouldn't take more than a couple of hours. This will probably be towards the end of 2012.

So many of the things discussed in the build manual and the jobs that need to be done would have made perfect sense to my dad. I know I am going to struggle on some of these issues. The entire point of going through the build manual and breaking it down into a 142 tasks is to help simplify the build in my mind. Not one task was beyond my abilities. I think if I keep that in mind then the build becomes a doable project that results in unique car.

Finally, I know I have some friends who will help, and eight grand-kids to turn a bolt or two.