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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Car: Restoring 85 IROC-Z, 89 5.0 notch
Engine: to be 383
Transmission: T-5 and T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.27in IROC and 3.55 in mustang
What kind of sander to get? Long board/streight line

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the (they go by many names) long board/straight line sander/ air file and which one I should get. It seems like I remember some poster saying to avoid the ones with 4 bolts holding the pad on and to look for ones with six bolts. Is there a reason why? The ones with 6 bolts are 120 plus bucks where as you can find a "cheaper" 4 bolt version for under 40.00. What is the difference? From what I can tell they both have a 1 inch stroke and a 2 piston design and are around 2500 to 3000 spm. I have the sandpaper on its way and am waiting to find out what you guys think before buying one. I have a DA sander but it doesn't quite cut it for getting the door panels and hood as straight as possible. It doesn't have to last forever and I am not doing it for a living so if it only lasts for this car resto or longer that would be fine.
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