Tools needed to build a FFR kit

[subyrod]

So, I tried searching the website and other forum posts first, but didn't see anything that fit what I'm after.

I'm very interested in building the new Suby donor kit that was announced and am active in that forum. But, what I was hoping to find is a basic list of tools I'll need. This way I can start slowly acquiring these tools for the project. I have a friend that is building a Cobra and have watched the DVD FFR had out a few years back (geez, must have been 5 years ago) and I tooled around the FFCobra forum for awhile a couple years back, so I understand the basics of what the process is to build a kit. But now that this suby kit is coming out and its in the price range that is doable and I already have the donor car that is getting up there in years, I wanted to start putting my game plan in place to DO THIS!!!! :)

Torque wrench (what range of ft-lbs?)
Hand riveter
Wrenches/sockets/screwdrivers
jack stands
jack
pliers/wire cutters
sheet metal sheers?
Theoretically no body work stuff (Dave said the plan is to try and have colored gel coats for a no paint kit).

What else? I know I'm missing stuff.

Chris

[ChopperJustin]

Just off the cuff:

lots of 1/8 and 3/16 Cleco's
A good set of hand files
Center Punch (spring loaded is nice if you can sit still)
A couple different sized rubber mallets
A nice 1/4 air drill (shop air makes things easier) or battery drill
90 degree angle grinder (again, shop air)
Safety-wire pliers (I safety-wire everything, it's an aviation thing)

[subyrod]

Good stuff, thanks ChopperJ.

[sharkx]

Here's the bulk of the tools I used:

Safety glasses
Work Gloves
100+ Cleocs
Cleco pliers
Files
Vice
Clamps
Torque wrenches (0-90 ft/lbs is good for most but for wheel nut you need 250 lbs)
36mm deep socket for axle nut
4 Jack Stands
Floor Jack
Engine hoist, load leveler & chain
Jig saw with a metal blade
Hack saw or jig saw with a sheet metal blade
Fuel/brake line bender
SAE and metric socket set with deep sockets
Good set of box wrenches
Standard and Phillips head screwdrivers
Standard Allen wrench set
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Vice Grips
Pop rivet tool with 1/8 and 3/16 heads, if you don't have a compressor, I recommend a rivdrill also.
Electric Drill
Drill bits (3/32, 1/8 - use #30 wire size drill for rivets, 9/64, 3/16, 7/32, 5/16, 7/16, 1/2)
Caulk gun - Silcone Caulk, Seam Sealer (available from NAPA)
Rubber Mallet
Razor knife & single edge razor blades
Wire stripper/crimping tool
Sissors, (Carpet shears if your going to do the trunk)
A variety of hole saws 7/8, 1 1/4 and 2 1/4 hole saws
Tape measure or straight edge ruler/T-square
Soldering iron
Electrical solder
Heat shrink insulation
Wire Brush
Thread locker (both blue & red)
Brake line flairing tool
CV Boot Crimping tool (if you have IRS)
Magic Markers


Nice to have category:
Air Compressor
Dremel with small cut off wheels
Rivet spacer fan
90 degree drill attachment tool
Speed brake bleeder
Fuel line quick disconnect tool
Heat Gun

Bruce

[subyrod]

Dang Sharkx! Thanks for taking the time to put this list together. Awesome!!!

[chrisarella]

Question: which type of cv boot tool to get?

[John4337]

Add a 90 degree drill, or adapter.

[Hondros]

Great list guys. I can begin accumulating the necessary tools I am lacking. Hopefully I can borrow or rent any tools like the large torque wrench.

Any recommendations on a nice size compressor that will fit in tight garage and still get job done without running 24/7?

[AZPete]

The Factory Five manual for the Mk3 I built included this at the end of the required tools list: The stuff between your ears.
It's not on the current tool list, but still needed. Most guys on the forum are using it, a few not.

[DaleG]

Ditch the hand riveting tool and get a Harbor Freight pneumatic riveter and a small air compressor; you'll get your car finished 6 months sooner!:cool:

[Hondros]

Ditch the hand riveting tool and get a Harbor Freight pneumatic riveter and a small air compressor; you'll get your car finished 6 months sooner!:cool:


I found a great deal online for a 26 gallon craftsman compressor for 199 bucks. I think this will be good size to run anything I will need while building this car.

[CU9DZ]

What is the min and max reach on the 1/8 and 3/16 cleco's? I have my 818s kit but no rivets yet.
Dave

[M3ichael]

Here's the bulk of the tools I used:

Safety glasses
Work Gloves
100+ Cleocs
Cleco pliers
Files
Vice
Clamps
Torque wrenches (0-90 ft/lbs is good for most but for wheel nut you need 250 lbs)
36mm deep socket for axle nut
4 Jack Stands
Floor Jack
Engine hoist, load leveler & chain
Jig saw with a metal blade
Hack saw or jig saw with a sheet metal blade
Fuel/brake line bender
SAE and metric socket set with deep sockets
Good set of box wrenches
Standard and Phillips head screwdrivers
Standard Allen wrench set
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Vice Grips
Pop rivet tool with 1/8 and 3/16 heads, if you don't have a compressor, I recommend a rivdrill also.
Electric Drill
Drill bits (3/32, 1/8 - use #30 wire size drill for rivets, 9/64, 3/16, 7/32, 5/16, 7/16, 1/2)
Caulk gun - Silcone Caulk, Seam Sealer (available from NAPA)
Rubber Mallet
Razor knife & single edge razor blades
Wire stripper/crimping tool
Sissors, (Carpet shears if your going to do the trunk)
A variety of hole saws 7/8, 1 1/4 and 2 1/4 hole saws
Tape measure or straight edge ruler/T-square
Soldering iron
Electrical solder
Heat shrink insulation
Wire Brush
Thread locker (both blue & red)
Brake line flairing tool
CV Boot Crimping tool (if you have IRS)
Magic Markers


Nice to have category:
Air Compressor
Dremel with small cut off wheels
Rivet spacer fan
90 degree drill attachment tool
Speed brake bleeder
Fuel line quick disconnect tool
Heat Gun

Bruce

Bumping thread for updates if necessary. Does the MK4 build require any tools not listed above?