Forum: Automotive Projects
07-14-2017, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 530
Views: 521,821
welding
Yes thats a good weld job on the fender. loks like mostly fusion welding .
And very true practice practice.
Larry mullen
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-18-2017, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,207
OA welding advice
Kent
Do you use gas rod most of the time for your torch welding ?
Thanks Larry
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-18-2017, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,207
OA welding advice
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You need to tack this thing where you can, first. ("look" at the weld line with the torch heat, and when the sides agree, tack there. )
After you tack where you can, then you tack where you...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-17-2017, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,207
OA welding advice
I always try and get away from pitted rust areas for welding , not possible in this case though,
Will try phosphate cleaning the edges thanks kent / mike ,Heres a shot of the panel need to...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-17-2017, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,207
OA advice
Installing an new shaped panel on rear corner of 38 panel truck
Original sheet metal is lightly rust pitted on inside and also thinner than 19ga, repair piece ,
Going to media blast and...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-05-2016, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
OA hammer welding
Kent
We must have been typing the same time .good information on the forging ,
Steve all good never heard of 1./8" gap per foot had the panels cross on me more than once .
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-05-2016, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
OA hammer welding
yep marty
Seems like it was carryover from blacksmithing trade ,now that you bring it
up .
Easy way to flatten a weld though ., I,ve tried it with some limited success, Maybe some...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-05-2016, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Hammer welding
I here the term hammer welding , from what I undesatand ,you OA butt weld the panel after tacking of course then while still hot you hammer and dolly the weld bead and haz , does this shrink the...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-15-2014, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,225
old torch
Thanks kent
I will keep your offer in mind .
Larry mullen
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-14-2014, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,225
old torch help
I have an old linde torch W-111 .Have two tips both to large for welding light ga. sheet metal . Like to find an 0 size . Are tips available ??.
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-06-2014, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,098
metal sripping
I did my entire cab of my 40truck by blasting inside and out it was about 50/50rust and paint . Took about 4 evenings after work using a HF blaster , low pressure not over 65 to 70lbs no warpage...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-02-2014, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,434
Gap \s
Have to add my two cents :
Have to agree with what Robert said earlier ." Keep your gaps as tight as possible"
If penetration is an issue ,sand a slight bevel on your panel edges your...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-01-2014, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
cab repair
Hello
Long story short , . patch panel warped badly ,going to cut out above haz and start over. How can I control the welding distortion ??
Thanks...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
cab repairs
Robert
Listed as 114AG, made In usa takes victor style tips .
Thanks Kerry .
Larry Mullen
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2013, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
cab repairs
John
That's my answer to panel clamps , there 8/32 screws . Going to tack panel then remove screws to finish weld.
Thanks...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-29-2013, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
cab repair
Still working on the 40 chevy .
This a shot of the patch panel I need to get welded in .
Thanks Larry M.
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Forum: Beginner Projects
04-25-2013, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 40,391
rear fender
Brent
Your making good progress , .The edge joggle makes it a real challenge .Ive got a 40 chevy that I shaped rear fender for ., the chevys non,t have the edge joggle like the GMCs do . Your...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-28-2012, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 28,674
wing repair
David
The gas welds james puts down on the wings look great . I ,m still practicing . Not using filler rod is the way to go to be able to get 100%
penetration at least for me . The fitment...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-23-2012, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,152
Hole
janne
I,ve had similar iissues whe gas welding ,i,m asuming you mean that you blew a hole when butt welding panels . I,ve used martys tecnique for fixing . It seems though that if you use to...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-22-2012, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,360
winshield cab piece
robert
Thanks for the explaination . have not got to that part on my 40 yet.
Larry
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-22-2012, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,360
bead rolled piece
Robert
Good job on the cab /windshield piece . Will it be spot welded or continuous welded to the cab ?
Thanks Larry
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-13-2012, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,839
sill
Joey
Any particular reason you used 16ga. for your fabricated piece .
Larry mullen
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Forum: General Discussion
02-04-2012, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 21,054
40 chev
Thanks
appreciate the insight , on reading the FSP too from you guys.
Larry
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Forum: General Discussion
02-03-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 21,054
40 fender
Thanks marty
had alot of problems with oxy acetylene torch welding. hestiated to post this,. it seeemed like i messed around forever trying to get the right balance of settings and...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-03-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 21,054
40 chevy
allmetal
heres a picture of the fender i,ve been working on and off for the last 6 months . It needs the fender mounting flange tipped on it, not shure off the tire width yet .
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