StevenGuthmiller Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 No loom pictures, but here is a bracket that I just made from a Pepsi can for the throttle return spring on my '68 Olds project. Likewise, I use strips of aluminum can often for wire tie downs on engine bays. All of the tie downs on the fender wells and firewall on my '65 Plymouth were made from aluminum strips and painted. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, CabDriver said: And drink the soda before drilling the holes! That works best! Unless it's a can of beer and you're "shot gunning"! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, CabDriver said: And drink the soda before drilling the holes! Or, just drop some MENTOS in it and blow the holes out! LoL (Sorry...couldn't resist!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 My brother-in-law likes craft beers made by little obscure breweries, and at thanksgiving he brought a few cans that were completely unmarked except for a small peelable sticker - I made sure to save all those cans for future scratchbuilding projects. It’s nice to start with something that hasn’t got printing all over it that needs to be cleaned off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Plowboy said: You can also make wire looms from .010 sheet styrene and paint them with a Sharpie marker. I use a silver marker. But, you could use any color you like. Yeah, I have to agree with Roger on this! This way you can add a little tab to attach it to the rocker cover, etc.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) The looms on the Hemi are made from thin styrene (.020 IIRC), and the ones on the Chevy are made from a soda can. The wires are 30 gage wire and the plug boots are heated and stretched 1/32" shrink tube. The distributor boots are a tiny drop of Bondic. Edited January 9, 2020 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 12 hours ago, NOBLNG said: The looms on the Hemi are made from thin styrene (.020 IIRC), and the ones on the Chevy are made from a soda can. The wires are 30 gage wire and the plug boots are heated and stretched 1/32" shrink tube. The distributor boots are a tiny drop of Get info guys, did you drill that distributor or cast it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, SCRWDRVR said: Get info guys, did you drill that distributor or cast it? That was one I got from Shapeways if I recall. Edited January 9, 2020 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 6:03 PM, Can-Con said: You don't need to use a can, just get one of those disposable aluminum foil baking trays. Easy to cut but still heavy enough to keep it's shape . On 1/7/2020 at 10:22 PM, CabDriver said: And drink the soda before drilling the holes! On 1/7/2020 at 10:22 PM, CabDriver said: And drink the soda before drilling the holes! Or... uhmmm the beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanSpence Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Wow, never thought of using a can before but this info is GOLD. Thanks for sharing. I have already started to use and it works perfect. So glad I joined this forum. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 6:03 PM, Can-Con said: You don't need to use a can, just get one of those disposable aluminum foil baking trays. Easy to cut but still heavy enough to keep it's shape . My fav! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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