muddydisco Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Come on there seems to be alot of welding talk on here show us you welding and give us your tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Come on there seems to be alot of welding talk on here show us you welding and give us your tips we only talk - we're e builders B) or this one? or this one? bored now lol - too much cut and pasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 This could be very long and big headed thread. Ignore that tat up there^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ this is REAL fabrication. There's something so special about fabricating - you could be innovating, the first, doing something that others will admire and copy. Of course - you could be also making a total a*se of yourself. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddydisco Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 This is what people want to see for inspiration and idea,s. How long did it take you too complete the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 "Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliiiam Calling Mr Warne" Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS26 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 There's something so special about fabricating - you could be innovating, the first, doing something that others will admire and copy. Of course - you could be also making a total a*se of yourself.Les. the latter in my case... BUT... I have a great time doing it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Will is currently away from his PC, but he asked me to show you guys some of his latest work. I think this particular one is from a single-phase pigeon, medium squeeze. He said he was getting a bit too much spatter, and it may need a new nozzle (or the whole liner replacing). Dunno though - looks like some of his best work to me...? Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Almost too embarressed to show my efforts in such esteemed company! Will get my camera out and post later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 ahh Les - the therapy of gas welding I tip my hat to you sir Orgasmic - embarrassed? nah whatever level people work to they are out there doing it and that deserves respect Al - I almost followed through Mr Brown Turtle almost came out and licked my pants, still got tears in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 @ Astro Al You owe me a new keyboard Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 OK, you can't see much welding - but there is a cut down sump (the missing bit would otherwise be above the disk & stop you getting to the bolts that suspend the diff) plus the frame to support the diff & wishbones. This was the first trial fit of the diff, disks & calipers, done this afternoon. Now I can set about making a bit of bracing for the frame plus the wishbones, uprights, steering arms......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Not quite on the same level... but hey maybe you guys can give some tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Tip for you: I'd put some nuts on those bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 Special Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Built a bulkhead for my SIII a couple years ago. I used 1.5 mm galvanived and a stick welder, so there are some extra drain holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 1st things I did on the 90 letter boxed rear x member and opened fllor for rear winch install Roof modded with use of various trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Can't find many pictures, but this got plenty of use this weekend on the front of Orange's Rangie: Marginally less complicated would be this on one end of my steering damper: and this on the other: There are plenty of pictures on my inner wing replacement thread, although none of it is exactly pretty.. and just to show that welding isn't the only answer, here's my winch drum support that I machined from Ally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Woodward Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 My tip; practice, practice and more practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Well heres a few of my front bumper being knocked up! Its got to come off now though to have a winch tray fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 A Few snippets of the last year at time when I had the camera handy..................... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Paul Woodward - I like your truck a lot, very subtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Last thing I took any photos of was fixing up the lodger's pile of carp motorbike: Attack of the welding pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biasbilt Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 How to make simple job far more complicated than it needs to be..... Having moved the servo and master forward in the racer, I needed to extend the push rod from the pedal to the servo. Previously, the rod had been pushed into a bit of tube with the appropriate bracket on the end and welded in place. The new length meant that the 2 pieces no longer "slipped up each other" in the way meant, so needed extending. Rather than just sticking an extra bit of tube on the end and being done with it, I decided to do the job properly, even no-one will even be able to see it. Take a peice of solid bar, and turn down one end, so that it is a snug fit inside the tube. Then drill out the other end so the orignal rod will once again "slip up" it. Check the measurements, weld it up and hey presto, job done. Far more complicated than just bodging it, but when you've got access to the right gear, it's just very satisfying to use it and do the job properly. I was even able to put a chamfer on both parts to eunsure that the weld would have good penetration. Overkill, hell yes, but I know it's in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrage Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hi all, just adding a few, not in the same league of some on ere, but i was happy with it... Rebuild lightweight lower bulkhead: Test fitted: And again (with re fabricated radiator support): In Paint with new dash console: New LTWT rear tub (can't claim credit for the long bends but the smaller panels were done by myself): Girlfriend (Ex.) having a quick spin: Cheers, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 not in the same league of some on ere Dunno wht you felt you had to say that - it's looks bluddy perfect to me! Certainly better than I could do at least. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Woodward Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yes looks like a top job to me too!! I like the switches, fuses and instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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