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Re: [oletrucks] Blast Cabinet - Thankyou - Brake shoes

To: NTemple46@aol.com
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Blast Cabinet - Thankyou - Brake shoes
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 01:06:06 -0500
I know someone who made his out of an old defunct freezer. Just food for 
thought.

Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150

NTemple46@aol.com wrote:

> Thanks to all for the info on blast cabinets.  I ordered a kit today from TIP
> to make my own.  I figured I could get the good gun, foot pedal, gloves, and
> accessories for the price of a harbor freight cheapo model.  I am a
> contractor so making the cabinet will be easy.  I actually salvaged a rolling
> aluminum frame that will make a perfect frame for a blast cabinet with a
> working area of 60" wide, 36" deep , 36" high.  This way I can have the size
> of cabinet I want without paying all the money.  The frame even has a grate
> that will be perfect for it too.  I will let you know how it turns out in a
> couple of weeks when I complete it.
>
> I finished painting my front end this week so I will reassemble the axle,
> springs etc next week.  I am going to need new brake shoes.  Does anybody
> know who sells the big trucks huck brake shoes?  Carter only has some listed
> in their book.  Are they expensive to get re-lined at a local truck yard?
>
> Thanks again for all the feedback.
>
> Neil Temple
> 46 2 ton
> Arroyo Grander, CA
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