jaime240z Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 What tools did everyone use in making their own JTR mounts? I was going to buy them but if I make them myself that will give me a pretty good excuse to go out and buy new tools. I have a limited supply of tools ( basic hand tools, jack, stands, basic power tools, etc) but I would be willing to spend the $250 the JTR kit towards new stuff. The parts seem pretty basic ion the manual and I think I could make them with the right equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 um i would probly try a saws-all with a metal cutting blade to cut the blanks out. And a drill and jig saw for the little stuff. Um no garentee on this though as i havent even gotten a Z car yet. I.E. i have no motivation to go ahead and make the setback plates and the like If i had a cutting torch availible i would use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benjlv Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 a angle grinder is key. that and a drill....preferable a drill press. The angle grinder could be used with a cutting disc to cut the metal and small adjustments can be made with the grinding disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted August 30, 2003 Author Share Posted August 30, 2003 Thanks! That sounds easy enough! I do need a new grinder ( old craftsman finally took a crap!) I've got a drill but not a drill press. This sounds too easy! Thanks 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. G. Olphart Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 You may be right... too easy. The flat plates ARE easy with a drill press, but you will need to find someone with a torch to make that squiggly (technical term) tranny mount. Buying tools is always a good investment for a car hobbyist with a place to keep them. A drill press is really handy... having holes that are accurately placed and truly perpendicular makes assembly much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiem Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Making the tranny mount is tough. A machinist nephew made all my mounts except for the tranny mount. We used a torch to heat and shape the piece but I'm not very happy with the results. looks strong enough but it's not as professional looking as the rest of the pieces. I think spending $55 from JTR is not a bad idea. Louie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 If you are making the set back plates from aluminum, I would suggest using a metal band saw to cut them out. I cut my front motor plate with one and it worked flawlessly.(and very quick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Angle grinder, drill press, oxy/acetalene torch, band saw. Ka-Ching! That $250 to JTR is starting to sound like a good deal. Actually all these tools are a great investment, and I think your idea to spend your money on tools and fab the parts yourself is a smart move. Hmmm, I have all those tools, except the band saw, and I still bought my kit from JTR. What's with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted August 31, 2003 Author Share Posted August 31, 2003 Thanks for the replies. I think I'll get an grinder and maybe a small drill press. I know I'll use those again. Whatever else I might need I'll try to borrow from friends. I see how the tranny mount can be a bit tricky. It's worth a shot I guess. I can get probably score some steel for really cheap. Worse case like luiem said is just to caugh up the $55 for that piece. Everything else seems pretty straight forward. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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