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Want List of Tools needed for a stock '69 1800S 1800

posted by  St_Pete_1800 on  Wed Aug 5 06:57 CST 2009
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The 69 is a special beast, but the tools required are not all that special. My recommendation would be to go to Sears and buy a fairly full set of mechanics tools. That's what I did before a ground up restoration on our 69. Nearly every nut and bolt on the car is standard - with just a couple of metrics thrown in for good measure. I've managed to find ways to mangle a few tools. I just go to Sears and they give me a new one.
Additionally, you might want to consider a dwell/rpm/engine anlalyzer, a timing light (best to get one where you can adjust the timing of the light to the degree of advance), feeler gauge, Unisyn carb balancer, dead blow hammer. A good jack and jack stands are a must.
A good garage sale find would be a high-quality torque wrench(i.e. Snap On , Mac, or comparable). You'll probably want both a 3/8 and 1/2 drive. Trouble with used torque wrenches is they will frequently need to be calibrated, which can cost as much as a lesser quality new one.
Have fun wrenching!
--
Glen






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