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Congrats bro!!!

Looks awesome bro!

Lookin good bro!

Awesome car bro! Congrats!

Looks like a good day bro, great pics.

Oh that's awesome bro!

I was thinking yeast and sugar

I didn't know that Stanley was the company that bought them, I justa figured it was another Chinese tool now. My freightliner buddy did say that Lowes will now exchange Craftsman tools but there were some "requirements". Not sure what they are.

I knew Craftsman wasn't as good since they were sold which sucks. I was always a diehard Craftsman guy. I have a buddy who's a Frieghtliner mechanic and buys off of the Snap-On truck at work. We had this conversation last night and he justa laughed at me. But you have to understand, I started working on cars over 30yrs ago like a lot of you. If I barrowed a tool more than twice I bought it when I could afford to. I worked on my own big truck when I had them and drove for a living. Then I ran the shop for the trucking company I was contracted to when I came off the road. I have every american size wrench from 1/4 up to 2 1/2, Metric from 4mm up to 22mm and then a few random up to 36mm and doubles and triples of most, a full set of ratcheting wrenches and open-ended ratcheting wrenches. Some of the ratcheting wrenches were a gift from my wife or they were traded into from my truck mechanic buddy for big truck tools that I no longer used. So yeah, I was serious about not buying or looking at the prices of wrenches in years, and I was seriously shocked. Kinda funny looking back after all these years, but I still remember when I was trying to build up my tool collection. I used to go to pawn shops. You could get Craftsman screwdrivers, wrenches and sockets for under a dollar. If they were damaged take them to Sears and swap them out. I gave $5 for a used 1/2" drive ratchet and still have it and use it today.

Paul, it's your ride brother, do what makes you happy so that you have no regrets. When I rebuilt my bike after getting ran over, I let my buddy at the Harley shop talk me into 16" bars instead of the 18" I wanted. I've regretted that ever since. Build the vision that is in your head, that's the only way you will be truly happy. It'll be a badass ride regardless!

Thanks, may sound stupid but I haven't bought a wrench in I know over 15yrs. Not sure I have even looked at the price of one. I justa had no idea they had gone up in price that much.

Great pics bro, thanks. So I've gotta ask, what was the reason for the $20 price tag on the wrenches? Was it justa because they were larger size?

It was! If I want snow and cold id move back to Michigan!

Great score bro! We do appreciate you taking all the pics man.

You have some work ahead of you Jason, but man shell be awesome when your done!!! Thanks for the pictures. Keep us updated on your progress.

Welcome Jason! Great ride man, so much potential! So, what's your plans man? How's the inside? Any pics of the inside or the engine? We do love pics around here

Yup I hear ya. Money and parts availability, mostly money is the reason I didn't slam my 63'. I ended up lifting the rear a couple inches and got a nice mild rake instead. Justa keep us posted bro and send lots of pics

Man she's lookin good bro, diggin that blue and white!

Hell yeah 31! Lookin great bro!

Well, I personally can't wait to see her when Shes done. I'm a huge fan of lowriders, I know you're only going 2" and not slamming it but I'm excited to see the route you take. I've personally had cars over the years that were bagged, static dropped and a couple that the springs were cut or heated to compress. As for "opinions and experiences", before my Grand Prix I built a 94' Mustang Gt. During the build I dropped her 2" and put on a body kit which left me sitting about 2" off the ground. She looked amazing! After everything was done, paint dried, and car reassembled I took my wife out to lunch and a test drive. The front end rubbed the entrance of the driveway going into restaurant. When we got parked, I checked for damage, justa few scratches. Pulling into my driveway at home she grinded bad, it took about 15min to find an angle I could drive in at that would not grind. I know you won't have the issues I had but you ask for our experiences. To me, cutting or heating springs looks great but ride quality sucks and at my age I'm more about ride quality then I was 20 years ago. Static drops are good and most of the time comfortable as long as you get the right shocks and springs for the size and weight of your vehicle. My personal preference is air bags, if you are able to get all the components needed and can do the work. You can adjust the stance when needed, lay her on the ground when parked which justa looks awesome and get a good comfy ride. Thats my "opinion and experience" ol' buddy. Good luck Paul, I can't wait to see the pictures bro!

Congrats 31pontiac!

Yup, forgotten

Welcome, sounds like you have some cool plans bro. Keep us posted.