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Old 07-15-2007, 12:34 PM
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I was looking at my SFC's trying to figure out a good way to remove them.

Can a dremel tool (or similar) do the job? Would I want to use a grinding disc or a cutting disc?
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Why do you ant to remove them? 3" cutoff wheel or grinder will work the best.
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You can buy "real" grinders for $30-50. I would think a dremel would take alot of time and discs.
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You will get frustrated rather quickly trying to use a dremel to cut them off, it will take weeks.

Buy a grinder and get a cut off wheel to replace the grinding wheel and it will go much quicker.

Of course a cutting torch will get you out of the garage in about 20 minutes.
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You'll only need a grinder to finish off the sharp stuff left when the job is done.

Most of the work will be done with a Sawzall. Stock up on heavy duty blades. I did this very thing just last winter.
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Originally Posted by SMOKY
Why do you ant to remove them? 3" cutoff wheel or grinder will work the best.
I'm guessing he wants to get classed under Street Mod SCCA class in autox?
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I recommend a 4-1/2" angle grinder, you can use the wheel
edge-on for taking out the beads and then dress it clean with
the face. Harbor Freight ones are under $20 on sale (be sure
you get the one that works with standard abrasive wheels,
they sell some that are "orphans" too).
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I just sorta wanted to stay away from something big and fast like a grinder. I'd really hate to tear into the sheet metal.



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