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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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What is the best tool to cut the body to install the ZO6 style cooling ducts?
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 06:01 AM
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I used a Dremel with a cutoff wheel.It cut through it like butter and was easy to control.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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Thanks for the tip.I'll try it.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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Measure twice and cut once!! I thought I was gonna :U when I started cutting the first side. Good luck and post some pics when its all done :cheers:
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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I used a hand help little sabre saw ( skill saw )... like the one used to cut paneling. the cut was so clean I couldactually put these panels back if I had too
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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I used a spiral saw, however you may want to check out this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=588723 :cheers:
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 01:48 AM
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I used a roto zip... real easy to follow the lines of the template... :cheers: :cheers:
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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What about the holes for the screws to hold the ducts in place? I assume just a normal drill? What size?
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yup... use a normal drill... i used 7/16 bit...
Hope this helps... :cheers:
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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yup... use a normal drill... i used 7/16 bit...
Hope this helps... :cheers:
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Mine are on order form Fichtner. Maybe a 4th of July weekend project.
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I used a 7/32 drill bit. 7/16 is way to large.
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