I am a boob !! I was having shielding gas flow issue the other day not contamination. There was some buildup in my nozzle on one side so I was not getting sufficient flow when welding from right to left. Why didn't I check that ?? Duh!
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Originally Posted by DD1
Wish my welds looked that good. The welds around the exhaust cut out look nice. As does the frame patch.
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Thanks D!
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Originally Posted by NewType72
man I need to do some cutoue for my swb so I can tuck up higher oh well gotta make the money for the frame up resto in a couple years
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Yeah I thought I better do the exhaust now while the frame is out in the open. I need to make some money too!
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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX
Hey Dan, finished reading through your build. you have done some awesome fab work ! I'll be checking on your progress. ![Chevy](http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/smilies/chevy.gif)
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Thanks John, I am just an amatuer. Slowly but surely she will get there
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Originally Posted by jhaymon
are you going to box the frame? i normally put box older frames if i've had to cut them. i personally have never had a frame break around a repair ,but after all the horror stoies ive heard from people i decided it was a good just-in-case. i can see from the welds your more than capable. i've got a buddy that boxed a whole frame and turned the frame into an air tank for his bags. im not a big fan of bagged trucks, but his looks clean
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Yes I was planning to box it in that section, Well the whole rear if I end up doing what I want to this truck but I need more $$$
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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe
Looks good Dan. Nice job on the repair. What is the minimum size steel to use as boxing plates?
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I used 3/16 (.1875) I had to use a calculator, my calipers only read decimals
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3/16 is about.025"ish thicker than the frame according to my measurement.
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Originally Posted by Lower
3/16 works fine bj
Looks good Dan, did the frame move any when you cut that section out? Thats the only fear I would have taking those dimples out.
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Nope, no movement Jon, the frame is supported and I put a floor jack with a block of wood under the area while it was cut out. I was concerned as well but it measures the same now as it did before.
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Originally Posted by mcbassin
Very nice work on the repair and the cross member. You got me wondering about mine being stout enough without brace tubes?
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I dont think it is really necessary for yours. I used larger pipe and think it looks cool with a pipe welded in place. If i remember correctly yours is 4" correct? I learned from you and rocket king and someone else
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Originally Posted by Lower
Ive seen them done without bracing and had some serious power underhood and never had any problems mike.
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Mee too, Looks cool though!!