Unfortunately life has been getting in the way. I moved across the country a few months ago.

I decided to bite the bullet and had it shipped to California. It should be here this week.

Looks to be in great shape! A little too pricey for me





https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5319489715.html

I have seen a few pop up on Craigslist but mostly the massive impossible to move pieces. I had another person recommend nibblers, I will look into them as a stop gap.

I'll keep my eyes out on craigslist. I wonder what a local shop would cost to do the cuts in the interim.

Can someone recommend a metal shear and brake that is budget friendly? It is a pain to use my 5" depth bandsaw and belt sander to cut sheet metal. I'd prefer made in the USA, but its not a deal breaker. No luck on CL so far.

One last question. Does the cap need to be "radiator style", where if over pressurized it lets out air? Or can I get away with a non vented cap? I know that the stock cap has a check valve that opens around 14 psi I think.

Great tips everyone thank you.

What is a good thickness for the aluminum? I have seen universal tanks up to .100" thickness.

What psi is the c900 cap? something like 14 psi sound right?

I need the inlet/outlet ports as well for the radiator and waterpump hoses.

Does anyone have a source for some billet aluminum inlet/outlet ports for a c900 coolant reservoir? I need two sizes, which I believe are 1/4" and 7/8".

I am sure folks with a lathe just make their own.

Glad to help. Learning a skill is a constant question. You should never stop asking. Nice fit up on the joints. From your pictures it looks like it is not cheated and no gaps post tack. How did you like the back purge? I spent a lot of time on the fitment. I read all the Burns articles and followed...

Finally started making some progress this weekend on the exhaust. I am pretty happy with how the downpipe turned out. Thanks to Dennis and Drew for answering all my questions and putting up with my constant buggering. Mocking up the downpipe https://farm1.staticflickr.com/364/18542771801_4cf5e5c86f_...

What is the metal filter used for?

Next question, back purging with one argon tank. Trying to save a little bit of coin and would like to backpurge and weld with the same tank. I have seen this Y fitting pop up alot: https://www.weldfabulous.com/images/Product/medium/71121.jpg What do you guys use for your setups? Does that Y come r...

Next question, back purging with one argon tank. Trying to save a little bit of coin and would like to backpurge and weld with the same tank. I have seen this Y fitting pop up alot:



What do you guys use for your setups?

gmreider wrote:That's correct. If you look closely, I think you will find that the T pin will only fit in that hole.

Thank you kindly sir.