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  1. Clecos, pliers, and other tools

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    R Thomas
    , 08-28-2015 at 11:23 AM
    [QUOTE=insurance guy;209836][QUOTE=russelljones48;209832]It is alluded to in some of these posts but I started my build in March and have had a couple of experienced builders suggest that many panels should be installed with clecos so they can be removed while installing brake and fuel lines - obviously access is easier without installed panels. I had one experienced builder/vendor tell me that his go-karts look like a porcupine because he doesn't install most panels until he's completed his go-kart ...
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  2. Clecos, pliers, and other tools

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    R Thomas
    , 08-28-2015 at 11:18 AM
    [QUOTE=edwardb;209830]Agreed 100 clecos is probably more than you will need. I have probably 60-70 of the 1/8 inch size, and find myself near the bottom of the box sometimes when working on a number of panels, like a whole footbox, the whole trunk, etc. But generally that's plenty. Kind of depends on how you work. But they're not expensive and for our purposes hard to wear out. Get however many you think you need. You may want to get a handful of the 3/16 inch size as well. Not too common during ...
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  3. King's MK4 Coyote Build

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    R Thomas
    , 08-27-2015 at 10:18 AM
    [QUOTE=2bking;119038]Its been awhile since my last post so this is an update on progress and activities. I completed assembly of the front suspension and installed the power rack. I safety wired the Wilwood brake rotor screws in groups of four (I didn't have a tool). They aren't real pretty but the screws won't back out. Here are some before and after photos.
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    There are quite a few bare metal parts in the kit that ...
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  4. How do you make clean cuts in aluminum?

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    R Thomas
    , 08-27-2015 at 10:09 AM
    [QUOTE=smokinss;209418][QUOTE=65 Cobra Dude;209268]A nibbler also makes great cuts.

    Henry[/QUOTE]

    I prefer the Bad Dog Biter type of nibbler. I got mine at SEMA several years ago and it is a miracle cutting device. Curves, straight and circles. Cleaner cut than plasma cutting and no sharp edges like cutters. You drill a hole to start and then insert the nibbler. Other brands are as cheap as $40 on Amazon. The Bad Dog is over $150. But worth every penny when cutting ...
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