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As posted I should have them ready for shipping late this week. Thanks, John

No problem, I should have a batch ready to ship late this week. John

Z family, I am getting tooled up to make another batch of pullers does anybody else need/want one? If so just let me know. Thanks, John

Jerry Can you email me please? jtburf@swbell.net Thanks, John

Ok again boy genius, Who said dumped it in "City of Houston" sewer system? I might suggest you get off your high horse, you do not have enough facts, your assuming things were done that were not and seriously you are making yourself look goofy. John

Ok boy genius, answer the following 1. How strong was my soultion? John

Ok so please tell me how pouring "drain cleaner" down my drain was/is Illegal. John

Great to hear he is alright.. John

Holy Crapola, did your dad heal up ok?... I had a few very small splashes but we always had the water running when we messed with the Soda to flush our skin. John

Yes, it is a sewer pipe cleaner... I know your going to say hey that is a no brainer... Message in the orginal post is think about disposal before making a 300 pound batch that you cannot move.... John

Guys a couple questions, 1. How was I going to move a 320# trash can full of this soultion? 2. Why buy an acid to nuturalize when I would still needed to pour it out. 3. Did you not read the quote above where for just a few dollars I made a fitting, and flushed my homes sewer pipes and disposed of the soultion? I call that a win win deal. Thanks, John

As the title implies I needed to get rid of a 40 Gallon strong Custic Soda solution, well after much debate we opted not simply pour it out instead I have a drain cleanout under the kitched sink (exterior). I went to Home Depot and purchased several fittings that would allow me to seal the cleanout and attach a garden hose to it. I had a cheap pump from one of my old fish tanks (will be home made parts washer pump soon) I attached the garden hose to the pump, other end to the new drain fittings and presto 15 min's later my drain pipes are now root free and I have my 40 gallon trashcan back... On another note I used about 8 pounds of soda and 40 gallons of water for the solution. I soaked the gas tank, all lower control arms, and anything else I had which will be repainted before I reinstall. The moral of this story is plan your disposal before you fill your barrel!!! Hope it helps... John

You might end up having to have them burnt out with a plunge EDM (Electrical Discharge Machine) if so google Tool and Die shops in your area. John

Good to see the mail service can still be trusted...lol... I sent a short set of instructions and if you have any more questions just let me know. Mods, if this post in not in the proper location please let me know I only chose to keep it tied to a old spindle tool thread. Thanks for the kind words, John

Jerry, The straps fit fine; I had to however do some slight adjustments on the fixed end. I suggest it is better for the end user to have the ability to trim them than not. We sandblasted and sanded the old paint off, re-primed and did one coat of a black but due to the rain we have had I plan to recoat the tank several more times. As you can see the driver side strap was tight, the car has been rear ended before not major but just enough to cause a little headache. I highly recommend Jerry's Straps, the design, material, and construction details are incredible. John

Here is some free advise sine we are basically doing the same type of projects. Buy tools as needed, you do not have to buy Snapon if you know it a limited use tool, buy lessor brands and save there. Find an old single oven if you have space and turn it into a powdercoat unit. small stuff from Lower control arms, to diff mounts ect can be coated and cured for a lot less. Send out the larger items you cannot do. Picture and document everything, if your doing ground up search this forum for ideas from others. Harbor Frieght and other type stores are your friend... Good Luck and keep us posted.... John

Restoration is directly proportional to the thickness of your wallet. does not matter if its Houses, Cars, Boats, Planes, or Women... John

Not a fresh water trout fisherman but all things saltwater!

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I will be installing ours by the end of the weekend and will have pictures up. John

I now have a completed spindle pin puller for Rental or Purchase. Rental $20.00 with a $20.00 deposit plus 10.35 shipping (Deposit returned when tool is returned) purchase is 35.00 plus 10.35 shipping U.S. only international shipping charges are much higher, and can be quoted on request PM or email jtburf@swbell.net Thanks, John

Ok his insurance cannot total it, they will however try to lowball you big time... I would have a couple shops give you estimates in advance...This way you have a good idea of cost involved. Since it is a project keep projecting! John

Do not accept a check if the insurance chooses to total your car!!! The problem is the repair most likely will be greater than agreed value, when that happens they normally wish to total and turn the title into a slavage... Consult an attorney in your area before signing anything. John

If the spots in the picture are all your looking at simply sand the area, clean well with a deglosser,mask then prime followed by as close to the same color as possible. Now if you had both the time and money, soda blasting it back to bare metal and starting over with an two part paint with be the ticket... Good Luck, John

Zlyfe, My son and I purchased a rare find (Indoor stored 75 280Z almost no rust) and I hav dropped an grand so far and we are not past reinstalling the rear diff!!! Just a break down, Fuel sending unit 180.00 (recondition) Bushings, spindle pins, ect 350.00 Struts front and rear 270.00 Seats 150.00 (Stole them but still have to build custom brackets and need seat belts) Radaitor rebuild 50.00 Reconditioned injectors 180.00 gaskets, seals 50.00 Tank straps, 90.00 Purchased 300.00 in tools and still buying more as we need them. I estimate we still have 1500.00 plus to spend and it is simply going to be his daily driver... RUN, RUN, RUN... Save your money and find a better possible running project..... John