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BNC04
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Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 350 Images: 0 Location: Longmont
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Coveralls or other options?
It's been a number of years since I've done repeatable wrenching on a vehicle and always just used an old pair of levi's to work on the rigs. I'm one of those guys that gets near oil and end up wearing it somehow.
I was thinking about getting some coveralls or something exclusive to wearing only while wrenching. My job allows me some flexibility and it's not uncommon for me to get 45 mins during the day to where I can get some work done on the bronco so I'm looking for something that I can throw on quickly over my normal clothes and shoes, do you guys use anything specific, have a style or brand you like over others?
Bet you never though there would be a fashion question on this site. lol
Thanks for the ideas.
_________________ 75 D44/ARB/Disc PS. 86 5.0 Carbed- NP-435 yukon rear. 4.11 3.5 Susp lift Rampage top
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:01 am |
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71 Broncman
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Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:09 am Posts: 132 Location: Woodland Park
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
I used to use a surplus flight suit that was large enough to get on without taking my shoes off. Finally wore it out and just use jeans and an old shirt now. Have lots of old shirts now from forgetting and using a new shirt. One grease spot on new shirt = old shirt. Mark.
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:15 am |
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Entourage
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:45 pm Posts: 3275 Location: Gilbert, Arizona
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
BNC04 is the Club Fashionista!
I wear Jeans, T-Shirt, and Vanns. All can go in the wash together - easy clean-up.
_________________ "I truly believe that good will outweigh evil, but there won't be peace on earth until the power of love overcomes the love of power" - Jimi Hendrix
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:10 am |
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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
X2 on the flight suit. Zippered leg cuffs and lots of pockets make it very handy garb, when I remember to put it on. I've done a full day at the salvage yard before, taking it from the original tan to a near black. Zipped it off for a clean ride home.
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:45 am |
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BFD305
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:33 pm Posts: 231 Images: 5 Location: Greeley, CO
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
I tend to wear whatever i have on at that moment. Be it old, new, nice or grungy. Not the best option and sometimes costly but more convenient than changing. Definitely not a hit with the wife either......I would stick with coveralls.
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:00 am |
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BNC04
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Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 350 Images: 0 Location: Longmont
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
_________________ 75 D44/ARB/Disc PS. 86 5.0 Carbed- NP-435 yukon rear. 4.11 3.5 Susp lift Rampage top
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:30 am |
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sbolt19
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Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:04 am Posts: 740 Images: 0
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
I wear overalls. I can't seem to move with a set of covies on.
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:02 am |
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BNC04
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Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 350 Images: 0 Location: Longmont
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
hmm Thats a good point, I'm not a fan of restriction so maybe overalls would work better.
Brett
_________________ 75 D44/ARB/Disc PS. 86 5.0 Carbed- NP-435 yukon rear. 4.11 3.5 Susp lift Rampage top
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:31 pm |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Coveralls or other options?
If your garage is heated, it's an easier question to answer. You won't need something huge to wear layers underneath so whatever you settle on can be a your-round option. When I went to Baja to pit crew for BC Broncos I bought a pair of lightweight coveralls made by key. Never got to wear them, and they are still new, but I should dig them out and start wearing them in the garage.
For now, just jeans and a long sleeve if I can get away with it without overheating.
J.D.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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