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Re: Welding Poll [Re: CraShYota] #784844 01/31/07 01:17 AM
Joined: Sep 2001
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LandRaider Offline
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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
Re: Welding Poll [Re: LandRaider] #784845 01/31/07 01:37 AM
Joined: Aug 2005
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icysyrup Offline
Rock Warrior
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.
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03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear.
Re: Welding Poll [Re: DentedTacoma] #784846 01/31/07 03:28 AM
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LRJ4x4 Offline
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 :-)
Re: Welding Poll [Re: LRJ4x4] #784847 01/31/07 04:28 AM
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Posts: 6,332
52degrees Offline
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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
Re: Welding Poll [Re: 52degrees] #784848 01/31/07 04:53 AM
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 315
YOTA88 Offline
Mudrunner
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.
Re: Welding Poll [Re: YOTA88] #784849 01/31/07 05:55 AM
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 553
Talon84X4 Offline
Rock Warrior
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
Re: Welding Poll [Re: Talon84X4] #784850 01/31/07 08:42 AM
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TOASTY Offline
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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.
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i also do a bit of stuff for my fourby
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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
Re: Welding Poll [Re: TOASTY] #784851 01/31/07 06:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,413
dadrab Offline
Body Damage is Cool
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.


Re: Welding Poll [Re: dadrab] #784852 01/31/07 07:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,950
cmonty72 Offline
Trail Leader
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beutiful!
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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
Re: Welding Poll [Re: TOASTY] #784853 02/01/07 04:30 AM
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Dandeman Offline
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!
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