Must have tools for the DIY'er?

levels(all sizes)
tape measure
3# sledge
drilling hammer
penetration oil
1/4" drive: sockets/ratchet/extensions/wobble bits(dont get the universal type those suck)
3/8" drivesame as above)
1/2" drivesame as above again)
breaker bar(s)
pry bars(6"-3')
ball peen hammer
chisels
punch and drift punch
oxy /acetylene set up
mig(go by what the max thickness of the what youll be welding and the duty cycle...the thicker and higher % the better)
bungee cords
zip ties
bailing wire
penetrating oil
spray bottle with water to keep with the torch & welder
straight edge
various files
hammer(s) & dolly(s) personally id go with a dinging hammer(small face/big face) and an anvil(aka rail/general purpose) dolly
compressor(get something thats at least 60 gallons....anything less than that or has wheels youll spend more time sitting and waiting for it to catch up)
easy out
tap and die set
drill
2x4s/4x4s
cheater bar(s)
good lighting
pneumatic cut of wheel(hand held 3" disc type)
safety glasses
fire extingusher
brains
friends
and lots of time and beer

 

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Good suggestions everybody.
I already have a 60 gallon Air Compressor, and I am 'inheriting' alot of old school (i.e. from the 60-80's) body repair tools from my father (odd that I have never seen him do bodywork). I have alot of the basics though.

I think I will need to learn how to weld.

 

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Nice mini fridge or 5 day cooler box
shiner bock
ice
lawn chairs
bbq pit
wood
brisket
beans
tater salad
a good lookin' wife or girlfriend with hot friends
a friend that knows something