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Ok I will look at that.  I am disappointed that the compressor wont keep up.  It is a 7HP 60gal 175 PSI craftsman.  It builds pressure to 179 and runs my other tools without issue.  I may have to go with an electric DA.  I would just use stripper on everything if I didn't have so much surface...

Thanks all. Media blasting isn't in the budget anyway and I didn't want to pull all of the glass out yet plus the mess it would make inside the car. I am thinking I need to move to the back of the car first and then remove the doors and fenders last. This will keep the car mobile for a longer...

Am I right in thinking that 351 c aluminum heads with raised exhaust ports WON'T use the same header or can I go ahead and buy the headers that I plan on running with aluminum heads and use them for now on my irons?

That is true.  What would you suggest?  PEX?  Anything that Lowes or Home Depot carries??

I am trying to get the car on the road and need a set of cheap headers to replace the ones that the PO drop the car off the jack and crushed them.  I thought I could get them opened up enough to use but they are too bad and rusted through.  I want cheap headers as I am going to buy the super...

Ive been looking at the Rapid Air Maxline Air system video's on YouTube.  They look pretty good and easy to install.  I would just need to buy the water trap seperately.  

This is going to be a long process getting all of this surface rust off.  I spend about 2 hours getting to this point with my DA and air angle grinder.  The compressor is not keeping up with the DA but I have a couple of couplings leaking too so that may be contributing to the problem.  Im going...

I got the HF palm sander yesterday. It uses a lot of air. My new compressor is having a hard time keeping up with it. I have heard that the more expensive DA's use less air to power. Does anyone know if that is true?

Looking at these 2.  Which one would you guys suggest? https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-Random-Orbit-Air-Sander-63178.html https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/sanders/6-in-dual-action-air-sander-61308.html

Now that I finally have air I am going to buy a new DA.  What grit paper should I use to sand off the paint and rust??  80 grit?

Got my compressor yesterday and love it. I even wired the 220 outlet right!!! Now I have to go to HF and get some tools, fittings, a new hose, water trap and hose reel. I played around with my angle grinder yesterday since it is an air hog and the compressor kept up great! Now that I have...

Yes I think I misspoke about a dryer and meant to say a water trap.  Since I dont have my shop plumed for air drops can I just run a water trap off or the compressor outlet and then hook my hose to the water seperator?  It will be a while before I can afford and have time to put in air drops.

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Thanks guys! Since I will have to pull the rear quarter windows out I will go ahead and convert them to roll downs. I think there is a thread on the forum somewhere with all of the parts needed and how to do it.

Now that I finally have an air compressor that will actually run my air tools I am ready to start working on the body.  What are the tools I need for sanding?  DA, jitterbug? What is the best air tool for sanding, jitterbug or DA?

Jason, Sounds like a pretty cool setup.  What did you use for piping?  Any pics?

Where do you have your dryer mounted?  Plumbed directly into the compressor and then have the nipple on the end of the trap?  Any pics?  What style\brand should I get?

Sorry I dont mean to offend anyone.  I like the emerald green but not the light shade of P green on mine.  Maybe it would look more appealing if it wasn't mixed in with surface rust!! lollerz Going with a deep blue or ruby red.

I'm excited to get a new to me compressor today!  I will finally have enough air to run my sanders, hvlp gun, impact, die grinder, etc.  Its an older craftsman 220v 7 hp 175 psi 60 gal compressor.  I am buying it for $250 from a friend and I've used it before so I know it is in good working...

Thanks guys!