Project Orange Crush (57 3100)

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by lower50's

This is the anti spatter stuff just don't spray too much so it's dripping. If your using 110V welder I would use .025 flux core wire, I have had good luck with it for sheet metal in the past. Good progress tho I love the hot rod wheel barrel LOL.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-E...H505/100341087

Do you spray it on your tip as well?

Thanks I will try some .025 could be the 110 and the fact that its flux core

I don't see myself running gas anytime soon at least not until I get into my first house, then who knows what kind of machines I could make in my own garage space MUHAHAHAHA

[RockinKees]

I've learned some time ago, when wending with flux core wire, to change polarity.
It splatters a lot less then.
Have you tried that?

Do you go from suicide doors back to "normal" doors?
I personally like the suicide doors, it's nice custom touch

[lower50's]

ya spray on the tip as well. That is a good use of some mini vans.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Kees for now I'm doing away with the suicide doors just a ton of fab I'm not yet confident I could do in the allowed time

Lower I thought it was a good use of vans too

Yes my polarity is reversed really the spatter doesn't bother me much so I think for now I will keep what I have since its "what I know" maybe get some .025 to practice with later

My question is how many passes is "normal" before you have a nice finished look? I feel like I'm doing something wrong if I need to touch things up 2-3 times or is that normal?

The hinge pocket situation that I was worried about is in fact a problem so I will have to cut a section out and lower it to match the top bolt hole that kind of set my night back so I just spent time grinding the passenger window opening area and quit early

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

lv2tri2 - here is the link that I purchased the wheel barrow from

Amazon.com: MINTCRAFT TRAY-4S-LS-OR Wheel Barrow Steel Tray, 4 Cubic Feet, Green: Patio, Lawn & Garden

I can't take the credit though Advanced Design was the one that found it thanks a million for the find on that again Doug!

You are welcome VS. I buy a lot from Amazon and glad this worked out for you. Man, you've been getting a lot done!

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

You are welcome VS. I buy a lot from Amazon and glad this worked out for you. Man, you've been getting a lot done!

I've been getting a lot done? Are we watching the same build thread here?

Just not enough hours in a day I tell ya

[joedoh]

I always wanted to build one of those minivan doubles, or do something weird like reverse the body on the pan so it drives "backwards".

I'll be watching for the wheelbarrow firewall, I was going to buy a kids wheelbarrow for a trans bump but it turns out I barely need it.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by joedoh

I'll be watching

Thanks for following along joedoh your work is awesome now I'm a little nervous to share my welds and such now with so many quality builders watching

[Russell Ashley]

VS, it might not seem like you are getting much done to you but you are moving along at a good rate. You have a lot to do but you will "gitter done" if you keep at it. BTW, I'm glad that you are not going with the front opening doors.

You could always use a couple of 36 Fords if you wanted to weld to cars together.

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

Thanks for following along joedoh your work is awesome now I'm a little nervous to share my welds and such now with so many quality builders watching

VAL, not being critical EVER, just trying to help make it easier for you to do good welds and less work.... 2-3 passes is not quick work for sheetmetal, it should be one pass, grind and clean up, done. My only comment was that if your 'pool' of weld has a bunch of crud in it (from the flux or any contaminates or overheat) it will make more work for you.

There are a multitude of videos on Utube that show correct welding techniques and troubleshooting welds with flux core welders, take a look if you want.

just trying to help buddy!

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by ptc

VAL, not being critical EVER, just trying to help make it easier for you to do good welds and less work.... 2-3 passes is not quick work for sheetmetal, it should be one pass, grind and clean up, done. My only comment was that if your 'pool' of weld has a bunch of crud in it (from the flux or any contaminates or overheat) it will make more work for you.

There are a multitude of videos on Utube that show correct welding techniques and troubleshooting welds with flux core welders, take a look if you want.

just trying to help buddy!

Well if your just doing one pass then by all means learn me! I'm tired of grinding welding grinding welding...... AGHHHHHHH

On this jamb its thick enough I'm comfortable running a bead but on thin stuff I was always told to just tac and move around (and I did out of muscle memory) so how will I ever get a solid weld by tacing around like that?

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

Well if your just doing one pass then by all means learn me! I'm tired of grinding welding grinding welding...... AGHHHHHHH

On this jamb its thick enough I'm comfortable running a bead but on thin stuff I was always told to just tac and move around (and I did out of muscle memory) so how will I ever get a solid weld by tacing around like that?

On the sheetmetal (16-22 ga) you do have to 'tac'.... try doing just a quick CLICK on the trigger for your tacs and not a big blast.... do this around the panel piece a few times and then start 'stitching' between the tacs. CLEAN BEFORE the next lap around.... very critical!

BUT- take a break between rounds so the piece COOLS... if you cant touch it with your bare hand then its too hot still....

hope that helps!

[lower50's]

Definitely don't be nervous about showing your welds. That is how we learn from each other. The fact that you are building something that many ppl would only dream of is great and when you are done it will be 100% your sweet ride. I have always wondered about car shows like Overhaulin ect. when they spend all there time on motor, stereo and paint, what do they look like underneath? Keep up the good work!!

[joedoh]

I am not a nit picker, I like strong over pretty although there are some guys who can do both easily.

I have learned to be open to criticism, most guys want to help! Mark PMd me and said my motor mount looked crooked on the drivers side, I checked and he was right!

Never understood guys who got their nose out of joint because they said "how does it look?" and someone said "do this and it will look better". its the facebook constant approbation generation I guess, "only tell me what I want to hear".

anyway, get that firewall started! I have heard of guys using a wheelbarrow but never have seen it.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

I don't mean to seem like I don't want it I appreciate it thank you guys for the guidance and criticism

As far as the wheel barrow goes that should begin this weekend if I can get these doors hung first I'm tired of tripping over them and don't want the cab completely open to the elements any longer

[ptc]

Originally Posted by joedoh

anyway, get that firewall started! I have heard of guys using a wheelbarrow but never have seen it.

55 Chevy Dave has done it already and did a fine job - Val check out his work for some tips.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...654899&page=10

Also joedoh, I just did it on mine you can see some pics on my last page

[joedoh]

the wheelbarrow approach looks cool, thanks for the links

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

I don't mean to seem like I don't want it I appreciate it thank you guys for the guidance and criticism

oh I know it, I hope you didnt think I was talking about you! just abstract thought.

[Nut Case]

Val

I'm currently working on my masters degree from the University of Youtube. Got my undergrad degree, just last night..

I did some hot rodding in the 60's, the only sources where the mechanics that would talk to you about stuff when and if they felt like it.

With Youtube that are tons of people that share, Currently I watching videos on TIG welding on sheetmetal and practicing, so far I have gone through about 2 dozen filler rods and not quite there yet.

This forum and the Youtube are my greats resources for knowledge.

Check it out, I'm a way old bugger and still learning new stuff.

Keep on keepin on.

Nut Case

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Gentlemen the insanity continues!

Cuts have been made no turning back now!

[Valarius_Starchaser]

What an odd perspective grind grind grind cut cut cut

[Valarius_Starchaser]

What a chore this was but all in all it was fun and came out good


Stock firewall with our "clearance" job

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Wheelbarrow in all its hotrodding glory

All cut out (at this point my fiance showed up and was really concerned with my sanity)

Another angle

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Tacked in




all in and ground

Back side view not the prettiest install but for my Restomod rat rod chop top whatever truck I have going here its great!

[Kim57]

That came out real nice.
Kim

[joedoh]

outstanding!

[phillip123hastings]

Came out pretty nice!