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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: CraShYota]
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01/31/07 01:17 AM
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 8,557
Forum Moderator
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I need Option F
I can weld, but I'm not a Pro. I can MIG, Arc, fairly well. I can Tig.... I woudl not call it awsome, but I can do it. I welded everythign on my truck.
Motor mounts, Driveshaft yokes, SAS brackets, rear spring perchs, intercooler piping... Everything that has been modified. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1 31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: LandRaider]
#784845
01/31/07 01:37 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 826
Rock Warrior
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I can weld and get things done and it seems to turn out pretty decent. I dont keep in the habit enough so it takes me a bead or two <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> until I get the knack back. Then I am wanting to weld more by the time I am done with the project <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.
I took a semester of welding in college and loved every bit of it. Having grown up on a farm I learned to weld young but still loved the welding class and learned a lot from it. I am proficient enough to make what I need for the Monty and thats about all the welding I do. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear.
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: DentedTacoma]
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01/31/07 03:28 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
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My neighbor was owner of Jerry's Machine Shop. He said I could watch him weld <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> It's a nice big machine, the size of a washing machine, 220 and has wire that feeds thru the gun and two gas bottles.
Jerry is a great guy, about 70 with 6 kids. He showed me the ropes in the little town population 500 I used to live in. " Vote the way they tell you, go to the town picnic, get the t-shirt and learn the 5 cops names you will do fine" <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package 96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#784847
01/31/07 04:28 AM
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,332
Trail Leader
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I also needed a choice not offered. I checked weld like a pro, since I can weld pretty well but am currently out of practice.
I can also solder circles around most <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />
1990 Montero RS (In pieces... for now)
KG6VNX
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: 52degrees]
#784848
01/31/07 04:53 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 315
Mudrunner
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i weld. not like a pro but i can lay down a pretty good bead. i work for a trucking company and most of our trailers are aluminum dry bulk tankers so i had to learn to weld aluminum in a hurry. it's alot different than welding steel in my opinion. but with some practice, it got easier everytime i pulled the trigger(30A spoolgun). i did all of the fab work on my rig myself(sliders, rear bumper, sas, rollcage, etc.) and so far they've held up to the abuse. i KNOW i still got alot to learn. i personally think if you have the right equipment, the right setting, and a little patience, anyone can learn to weld. my 7 year old hase been practicing with my old Lincoln and he's starting to figure it out. i just picked up a Miller251 and i have to say that it makes a huge difference compared to some of the older units i've owned in the past.
SAS88TOY, caged, lockered, Longfielded, etc. etc. etc. blah blah blah!!! 2005 Tundra Quadcab.
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: YOTA88]
#784849
01/31/07 05:55 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 553
Rock Warrior
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I agree with needing another option <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />. I weld, wouldn't say pro though, and wouldn't say not very good, everything holds and looks pretty good, but I could use a lot more experience.
'84 PU low & slow Central Valley Crawlers
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: Talon84X4]
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01/31/07 08:42 AM
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,134
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i weld every day <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> and i also do a bit of old school blacksmithing. i mostly make grand entry doors all steel and the welds are seemless. i also do a bit of stuff for my fourby ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/toasty/2006-12-10/1165803244_082.jpg) i did this tube work before the body lift but other than that i think it turned out good for my first try with a tubing bender
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: TOASTY]
#784851
01/31/07 06:56 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,413
Body Damage is Cool
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Very nice, Toasty. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
87 Montero, bought new, by me - 88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine- with awesome audio.
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: dadrab]
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01/31/07 07:13 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,950
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beutiful! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L. 98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package. 63 Jaguar XKE 3.8L FHC 2000 Mercedes-Benz e430 07 fj cruiser
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Re: Welding Poll
[Re: TOASTY]
#784853
02/01/07 04:30 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,748
Toyota Moderator
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i weld every day <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> and i also do a bit of old school blacksmithing. i mostly make grand entry doors all steel and the welds are seemless. beautiful work! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
2000 4Runner,V6,Auto,31's, Sliders, Skids, On-Board Air, Air Shocks Related Interests: Welding, Ham Radio, Road Tripping (Blue Highways), High End Video/Audio Systems
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