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dahamler · 01-29-2008, 08:26 PM

Workspace:

It is very important that you have a good area that you can lift and support your vehicle. My garage housed all the necessary tools and equipment needed for this swap from a cherry-picker to a MIG welder. The floor has large carpeted sections that gave me a great deal of comfort during those long nights working. The garage is also heated and has plenty of space to maneuver (kinda).

Just remember that tools are an investment! As much as I could I used the correct tool for the job, I made only one trip to Sears to warranty aquick release extension and a broken torx bit. Try to stay organized and work in stages. I started with new engine prep then old engine removal, etc. Each day I had defined goals which helped me stay sane.

01-29-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
dahamler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 iTrader: (11) Photo Gallery	Workspace: It is very important that you have a good area that you can lift and support your vehicle. My garage housed all the necessary tools and equipment needed for this swap from a cherry-picker to a MIG welder. The floor has large carpeted sections that gave me a great deal of comfort during those long nights working. The garage is also heated and has plenty of space to maneuver (kinda). Just remember that tools are an investment! As much as I could I used the correct tool for the job, I made only one trip to Sears to warranty aquick release extension and a broken torx bit. Try to stay organized and work in stages. I started with new engine prep then old engine removal, etc. Each day I had defined goals which helped me stay sane.