41chevy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Went to Fork Union Hardware to get a gallon of MEK. There is no longer MEK around? All that The local store, Lowes, ACE and Home Depot only carry now MEK Substitute. What the hell is that? Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 sherwin williams has it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, carlotpilot said: sherwin williams has it Good to know. Sherwin Williams store Charlottesville has it in 5, 15 and 25 gallon cans. The substitute crap is not the same. Edited February 13, 2017 by 41chevy Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 What is mek? a paint additive? I've never heard of it! I used to prime bare auto body metal with zinc chromatic primer in the 80s haven't been able to find any at Napa only have rattle can zinc primer 10 bucks a can! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 MEK= Methyl Ethel Ketone, also know as Butanone it is a base chemical used to make solvents sorta like acetone is used. among other things it is used to weld plastics together. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 It is also Highly Flammable with a flash point down in the low 30's F.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 4 hours ago, 41chevy said: Good to know. Sherwin Williams store Charlottesville has it in 5, 15 and 25 gallon cans. The substitute crap is not the same. we- gemstone probably buy 4000 gals of that stuff a year Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 I needed it to thin gel coat so I can spray it on one of my fiberglass car bodies. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Paul, what is the reason to apply gel coat onto ready body? Is it to make some additional protection which paint doesn't do ? Currently I have the R-model hood in the paint shop and the guy (my friend) is going to cover all the thing with epoxy primer for that reason. Plenty of area was ground and sanded off for crack repairs so 1/3 of the gel is gone. Just want to know how it would be reasonable. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Vladislav said: Paul, what is the reason to apply gel coat onto ready body? Is it to make some additional protection which paint doesn't do ? Currently I have the R-model hood in the paint shop and the guy (my friend) is going to cover all the thing with epoxy primer for that reason. Plenty of area was ground and sanded off for crack repairs so 1/3 of the gel is gone. Just want to know how it would be reasonable. This is my on going 10 year project. Most of the Gel Coat has been removed to do modifications so about 70% is fiberglass resin, cloth and matt. Block sanding, re gel coating and wrap curing will unite all the new, modified and original body parts together. Paul http:// http:// 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Sorry to be crude but what is it? I like it, but I'm not sure what it is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thinking FiberFab? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted February 15, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: Sorry to be crude but what is it? I like it, but I'm not sure what it is. It started life as a Fiberfab Valkyrie VW based kit car from about 1970 72. It is now on a 2x4 tube chassis I made with a 1967 Corvair front suspension unit, 1960 I.H. Brake / clutch master cylinder, a 6 speed double over drive ZF transaxle with 2:90 gears and an 450 h.p. GM crate engine. 1967 Camaro windshield, 1966 Mustang 2+2 rear glass and 1966 Corvair Corsa interior and Gauge pad. I widened and bulged the rear quarters, added the rear spoiler and made the open air extractors on the nose. All dialed in at a tad over 1750 pounds. Fuel cel heat shield is the final redesign part needed. Paul http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Edited February 15, 2017 by 41chevy 4 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wow! I don't know what else to say. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dek1581 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 hey paul I almost confused it with a ford pantera! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, dek1581 said: hey paul I almost confused it with a ford pantera! .I think it was loosely based on the original Ford GT-40 Mk II Edited February 15, 2017 by 41chevy Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 2:15 PM, tjc transport said: MEK= Methyl Ethel Ketone, also know as Butanone it is a base chemical used to make solvents sorta like acetone is used. among other things it is used to weld plastics together. mekp -_ peroxide is also the hardening agent for fiberglass resin 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for the info gents,I've used acetone to thin rust .oleum to spray it you don't want to breathe it ! 41, at 1750 lb and 450 hp you would do well to own some Michelin Stock lol! Nice lookin' build! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Billy, i use acetone to cut rustoleum for spraying also. works great!! Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Pommerening Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) See you have 180 degree headers , like the old Ford Panteras. That will give it a distinctive exhaust sound. Am in the process of making a set for my 1927 Hudson street rod. It has a 351C and am going to have exhaust tubing pass under engine with collectors in the typical, alongside transmission, exit. Been very challenging but I believe I have a workable set. Good luck with a non-mainstream build. Thanks Keith Edited February 16, 2017 by Keith Pommerening spelling error 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 21 hours ago, Keith Pommerening said: See you have 180 degree headers , like the old Ford Panteras. That will give it a distinctive exhaust sound. Am in the process of making a set for my 1927 Hudson street rod. It has a 351C and am going to have exhaust tubing pass under engine with collectors in the typical, alongside transmission, exit. Been very challenging but I believe I have a workable set. Good luck with a non-mainstream build. Thanks Keith Those headers are a copy of a Mickey Thompson /Dan Gurney design for their 1962 Harvey Indy car. Pairing up opposites in the firing order give better scavenging and better throttle response. Most all of my builds are non mainstream. I the back ground of one of the above photos is my 500 Caddy powered 65 Nova. The 500 weighs in 60 pounds more a 350 Chevy and with Boggieman Heads comes in 15 pound under. Dynos at 718 hp with single carb Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 MEK is very dangerous stuff, very flammable, volitile and you should not breathe it. More explosive than gasoline. Great solvent though. Worked over 9+ year period for Dow Chem, and saw what mishandling can do. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) On 2/16/2017 at 6:13 PM, steelman said: MEK is very dangerous stuff, very flammable, volitile and you should not breathe it. More explosive than gasoline. Great solvent though. Worked over 9+ year period for Dow Chem, and saw what mishandling can do. all of the above very true carelessness will get you hurt quick Edited February 17, 2017 by carlotpilot 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, steelman said: MEK is very dangerous stuff, very flammable, volitile and you should not breathe it. More explosive than gasoline. Great solvent though. Worked over 9+ year period for Dow Chem, and saw what mishandling can do. years ago on my first WHMIS (HMIS) course I read the MSDS for it... wow it was literally banned when I was in aviation in the 80's... story given to us by our safety rep was flash point was lower than ambient air temp, evidently great for washing down fuselage skin prior to paint, one Florida company had to paint inside a DC8 freighter and they filled up many 3gal pails with MEK, the fumes inside the plane ignited and the flame went right through the length of the plane injuring many workers... we could get it in 1gal safety cans but it had to be used outside... all gone now from what I hear, replaced by a 'green' product that's pretty useless... just like solvents tanks have all gone from our workshops.!!! BC Mack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Pommerening Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have no problem showing my ignorance: What is a ZF trans axle and what do they come out of? Remember reading a book that the author was using an Olsmobile Toranado transaxle in the rear. Those would be hard to come by now. Thanks, Keith Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48725-mek/#findComment-361972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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