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by alabbasi
Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What new car lift?
Replies: 1
Views: 10113

Re: What new car lift?

You have 3 basic options 1) 2 Post Lift - Pretty good for working on just about everything that you need to do under a car, suspension, brakes, exhaust, welding etc. It will need to be anchored to the ground so your concrete slab needs to be strong enough (reinforced and at least 6 inches deep) and ...
by alabbasi
Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: oil Additive
Replies: 4
Views: 4502

Re: oil Additive

It's probably for limited slip diffs. Check out redline gear oil on their website. They have a comprehensive coverage tool that will show gear oil with the additive in place.
by alabbasi
Mon May 13, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Paint advice please
Replies: 21
Views: 72408

Re: Paint advice please

I'd recommend epoxy over etch. It sets up like rock and will be resistant to stone chips. You should probably go with a rubberized undercoat underneath the car for added protection.
by alabbasi
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 3xpendables Garage Project.
Replies: 6
Views: 27134

Re: 3xpendables Garage Project.

You can't fit a 2 and 4 post lift in a 3 car garage. Start planning for a 50x40 steel building with double doors and 12 foot ceilings. Do it now so you don't waste money stepping up :)
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by alabbasi
Thu Jan 24, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 3xpendables Garage Project.
Replies: 6
Views: 27134

Re: 3xpendables Garage Project.

Insulated door, garage heater. It's coming nicely. I'm not sure what part of the US you live but you'll out grow that space pretty soon.
by alabbasi
Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:37 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Volvo 265GLE
Replies: 12
Views: 38924

Re: Volvo 265GLE

Nice ride, very rare beast
by alabbasi
Sun Jul 08, 2018 3:21 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Paris to London Rally
Replies: 1
Views: 2224

Paris to London Rally

I'm thinking of putting one together in October. Spending too much time tinkering on them and not enough time driving

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by alabbasi
Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 3960

Re: Tyres

No that's insane. Once tires get over 6 years old, they're already breaking down. I've had tires lose belts and come apart even under 10 years.
Get new tires!
by alabbasi
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Practical Classics April '87
Replies: 8
Views: 10954

Re: Practical Classics April '87

I have a bunch from the early 90's to the late 90's (practical classics, popular classics and your classics). THey're still in my old bedroom at my parents house in London. My father is always on my case to get rid of them but push back. Someday, I'm going to ship a car (classic mini or old Land Rov...
by alabbasi
Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: What kind of paint does a body shop use to paint a car?
Replies: 6
Views: 31369

Re: What kind of paint does a body shop use to paint a car?

Urethane paint is solvent based paint which is different to water based paint. It's the good stuff with all the chemicals that will kill you. It can be either single stage or base / clear. 2k just means that there is a hardener component that chemically hardens the paint. I think that legislation ha...