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Forum: Automotive Projects 07-14-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 520,545
Posted By Larry Mullen
welding

Yes thats a good weld job on the fender. loks like mostly fusion welding .
And very true practice practice.
Larry mullen
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-18-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,204
Posted By Larry Mullen
OA welding advice

Kent
Do you use gas rod most of the time for your torch welding ?
Thanks Larry
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-18-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,204
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-17-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,204
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-17-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,204
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-05-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Posted By Larry Mullen
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 .
...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-05-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-05-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-15-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,223
Posted By Larry Mullen
old torch

Thanks kent
I will keep your offer in mind .
Larry mullen
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-14-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,223
Posted By Larry Mullen
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 ??.
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-06-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,098
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-02-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,434
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: General Discussion 01-01-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: General Discussion 12-30-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
Posted By Larry Mullen
cab repairs

Robert
Listed as 114AG, made In usa takes victor style tips .
Thanks Kerry .
Larry Mullen
Forum: General Discussion 12-30-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: General Discussion 12-29-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
Posted By Larry Mullen
cab repair

Still working on the 40 chevy .
This a shot of the patch panel I need to get welded in .
Thanks Larry M.

...
Forum: Beginner Projects 04-25-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 40,389
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-28-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 28,673
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-23-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,152
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-22-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,359
Posted By Larry Mullen
winshield cab piece

robert
Thanks for the explaination . have not got to that part on my 40 yet.
Larry
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-22-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,359
Posted By Larry Mullen
bead rolled piece

Robert
Good job on the cab /windshield piece . Will it be spot welded or continuous welded to the cab ?
Thanks Larry
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-13-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,839
Posted By Larry Mullen
sill

Joey
Any particular reason you used 16ga. for your fabricated piece .
Larry mullen
Forum: General Discussion 02-04-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,053
Posted By Larry Mullen
40 chev

Thanks
appreciate the insight , on reading the FSP too from you guys.
Larry
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,053
Posted By Larry Mullen
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...
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,053
Posted By Larry Mullen
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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