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dantimdad · 04-30-2013, 10:58 AM

What blaster are you using?

Steven

Ta2Don · 04-30-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Know the budget feeling, I am double mine not to mention putting in a lot of money on tools/equipment.
Ton's of guys on this forum use the Hobart 140 and are very happy with it. I looked at the Miller 211 but just could not justify spending the extra money for the 110/220 option. I ended up between the 140 and 211. I went with the Lincoln 180. I am very happy with it. The 140 is a good option as well. There are usually some good deals on it. Just checked where I got my welder, weldingmart.com, and they have a reconditioned Lincoln 140 for $449. Good luck on the hunt!
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Thanks for the input.. Picked up the 140 today!

Tools....

insert grunting noises here, read Tim the Tool Man Taylor noises!!!

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Originally Posted by JWheeler331

Shame about the welder but maybe you can get the new one and continue on. Been an enjoyable read so far.

Keppin' On!

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Originally Posted by dantimdad

What blaster are you using?

Steven

The friend I picked up the now deceased el cheapo welder gave me a craftsman blaster when he upgraded... Just a nozzle, hose and holding tank set-up, I use the coarse (20/40) black diamond media to remove the layers of paint...

Bomp · 04-30-2013, 12:26 PM

Woo Hoo.
You'll really enjoy the new welder. My dad has a Hobart and he loves it.
Get those patch panels prepped and ready for welding and go, go, GO!!!!!

Ta2Don · 04-30-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Woo Hoo.
You'll really enjoy the new welder. My dad has a Hobart and he loves it.
Get those patch panels prepped and ready for welding and go, go, GO!!!!!

Plans for evenings this week, set up new machine and practice...practice...practice!

Plans for upcoming days off... sandblast fender and make some sparks melting patch panels in place...

Ta2Don · 04-30-2013, 10:21 PM

Home with the new machine...

Me making sparks, need to practice, practice, practice...

The boy trying his hand, first time ever, next time he decided he needs better footwear for making sparks...

Alan's Classic · 04-30-2013, 10:42 PM

Nice to see sparks flying.

Ta2Don · 04-30-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Nice to see sparks flying.

Oh Yeah!!!

but, lots of practice in the very near future... gotta get my sheet metal welding back on track so I'm not blasting holes versus melting metal together...

da_bears_da1 · 05-11-2013, 09:45 AM

Any updates??? Hope your new sparky is working out for you!
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Ta2Don · 05-11-2013, 02:35 PM

New "Sparky" is working great...

More practice and some moving in the near future, so, if all goes as planned, there will be a fender update in the near future... Also I'm about ready to mate the new trans to the 350 and mount those as soon as I get off my backside and paint the frame...

Cheers to all you guys and gals out there making progress, one step at a time!!!

Jmorales3181 · 05-12-2013, 03:32 AM

Glad to see you got a new machine! Go get em man!

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Ta2Don · 05-13-2013, 10:50 PM

Not much to report, got another wire feed wheel ordered for my new Sparky...

While waiting on the above mentioned part, I installed the pilot bearing and Flywheel... Cleaned up the pressure plate bolts... Gotta pick up a Clutch Alignment tool tomorrow and then I get to mate the tranny and engine, then drop on the frame so I can get the Trans crossmember sorted and figure out the difference for the Driveshaft.

Keep Rockin' fellow Truck Nutz, thanks for the continued encouragement and ideas...

Ta2Don · 05-15-2013, 06:24 PM

Another small update...

Got the Pressure Plate bolted up, gotta pick up a Throwout Bearing tomorrow so I can finally mate engine and trans...

Also, just for fun, here's a pic of the stickers Grizz hooked me up with as a thanks for sending him a 1960 Illinois License Plate...

Thanx Grizz!

McMurphy · 05-16-2013, 03:52 PM

I really like that Ace Club one, I really dig the people on this site !!

Ta2Don · 05-18-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

I really like that Ace Club one, I really dig the people on this site !!

Me too, contemplating on saving that one for the truck, Thanks again Grizz... Hoping to get the trans mated to the engine and mounted this weekend as long as life stays outta the way... Enjoy your leave Murph, looking forward to seeing what crazy updates you have in store for us...

Ta2Don · 05-19-2013, 10:57 PM

Got the new Wire Feed Wheel in so I now have the .024 wire loaded and ready to start practicing... but today was a ton of yard work, and in-between I was able to mate the Tranny to the 350 and then mounted to the frame. I know, I posted earlier that I was planning on painting the frame first, but since the front end is in great shape paint wise, I mounted the Engine and Tranny because I could...

Seriously though, I mounted it so I could sort out the Tranny crossmember and see how much the Driveshaft will need to be stretched, 3" will do the trick, amazingly enough, the 5 speed is 3" shorter than the TH350 that the PO had...
Now I get to patch the hole in the floor where the PO had mounted a floor shifter for the Turbo 350... then cut a hole for the shifter for the 5 speed...

Here's a couple of Pics...

McMurphy · 05-20-2013, 12:42 AM

Sure is coming together Don !!
I bet that tent will come in handy too this summer

da_bears_da1 · 05-20-2013, 09:34 AM

Motor looks good! Time for some n sparks.........
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Ta2Don · 05-20-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

Sure is coming together Don !!
I bet that tent will come in handy too this summer

Thanks Murph... Your mods are awe-inspiring

Keeps the sun off the bald spot...

but, gotta have a good fan to move the air or it can get pretty hot inside there... Mounted the 350 and 5 Speed solo, Thank the Good Lord for Hydraulics...

Had a

moment after a quick trip to the parts store for the bolts to mount the Tranny to the crossmember... pulled a trans mount to trans bolt to get the correct hardware, then bolted to the crossmember before remembering the bolt I had pulled to match, One of those get in a hurry and forget my name times...

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Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Motor looks good! Time for some n sparks.........
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Thanx Man!!!

definitely time to melt some metal and send some sparks flying...

greg65 · 05-20-2013, 11:52 AM

Looking good Don

markeb01 · 05-20-2013, 06:14 PM

Engine looks great, and nice to see it in the chassis. Really like the 5 speed. What is it or what is it out of? I'm not very familiar with new stuff. I didn't realize there was any 5 speed available that was shorter than a T350.

Yep I'm pretty sure your son's footgear isn't OSHA approved. Ouch!

Ta2Don · 05-20-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Looking good Don

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Engine looks great, and nice to see it in the chassis. Really like the 5 speed. What is it or what is it out of? I'm not very familiar with new stuff. I didn't realize there was any 5 speed available that was shorter than a T350.

Yep I'm pretty sure your son's footgear isn't OSHA approved. Ouch!

Thanks Guys!!!
Hey Mark, the boy said this is Arkansas and at least he had some shoes on LOL!
Seriously, he was excited and made a few sparks then called it quits that night. Anyway, that tranny is the same as the one in my DD a 90 Silverado 2WD. Research showed that Tranny was 88-94. The 350 I have is a 91 so the pilot bearing and throwout bearing and trans mount are all the same as my DD.

Small Update, made some sparks and getting some practice in... That small gas bottle sure suffered when the old regulator was leaking. Have fun everyone and thanks for checking in!!!
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Bomp · 05-21-2013, 11:43 AM

Full summer ahead. You already have a great start on this going back together.

Ta2Don · 05-22-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Full summer ahead. You already have a great start on this going back together.

Thanks Man!!! Thanks also for the welding advice... Smaller wire is working so I'm getting some practice in...

making sparks and melting metal...

Jmorales3181 · 05-22-2013, 12:59 PM

Sounds like a good plan!

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Ta2Don · 05-22-2013, 01:13 PM

Just a teaser pic of future Door Art...

04-30-2013, 10:58 AM	#176
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04-30-2013, 12:26 PM	#178
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Woo Hoo. You'll really enjoy the new welder. My dad has a Hobart and he loves it. Get those patch panels prepped and ready for welding and go, go, GO!!!!!

04-30-2013, 10:21 PM	#180
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Home with the new machine... Me making sparks, need to practice, practice, practice... The boy trying his hand, first time ever, next time he decided he needs better footwear for making sparks... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

04-30-2013, 10:42 PM	#181
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05-11-2013, 09:45 AM	#183
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Any updates??? Hope your new sparky is working out for you! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

05-11-2013, 02:35 PM	#184
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... New "Sparky" is working great... More practice and some moving in the near future, so, if all goes as planned, there will be a fender update in the near future... Also I'm about ready to mate the new trans to the 350 and mount those as soon as I get off my backside and paint the frame... Cheers to all you guys and gals out there making progress, one step at a time!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

05-12-2013, 03:32 AM	#185
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Glad to see you got a new machine! Go get em man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

05-13-2013, 10:50 PM	#186
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Not much to report, got another wire feed wheel ordered for my new Sparky... While waiting on the above mentioned part, I installed the pilot bearing and Flywheel... Cleaned up the pressure plate bolts... Gotta pick up a Clutch Alignment tool tomorrow and then I get to mate the tranny and engine, then drop on the frame so I can get the Trans crossmember sorted and figure out the difference for the Driveshaft. Keep Rockin' fellow Truck Nutz, thanks for the continued encouragement and ideas... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

05-15-2013, 06:24 PM	#187
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Another small update... Got the Pressure Plate bolted up, gotta pick up a Throwout Bearing tomorrow so I can finally mate engine and trans... Also, just for fun, here's a pic of the stickers Grizz hooked me up with as a thanks for sending him a 1960 Illinois License Plate... Thanx Grizz! Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

05-16-2013, 03:52 PM	#188
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I really like that Ace Club one, I really dig the people on this site !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

05-19-2013, 10:57 PM	#190
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got the new Wire Feed Wheel in so I now have the .024 wire loaded and ready to start practicing... but today was a ton of yard work, and in-between I was able to mate the Tranny to the 350 and then mounted to the frame. I know, I posted earlier that I was planning on painting the frame first, but since the front end is in great shape paint wise, I mounted the Engine and Tranny because I could... Seriously though, I mounted it so I could sort out the Tranny crossmember and see how much the Driveshaft will need to be stretched, 3" will do the trick, amazingly enough, the 5 speed is 3" shorter than the TH350 that the PO had... Now I get to patch the hole in the floor where the PO had mounted a floor shifter for the Turbo 350... then cut a hole for the shifter for the 5 speed... Here's a couple of Pics... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

05-20-2013, 12:42 AM	#191
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Sure is coming together Don !! I bet that tent will come in handy too this summer __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

05-20-2013, 09:34 AM	#192
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05-20-2013, 06:14 PM	#195
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Engine looks great, and nice to see it in the chassis. Really like the 5 speed. What is it or what is it out of? I'm not very familiar with new stuff. I didn't realize there was any 5 speed available that was shorter than a T350. Yep I'm pretty sure your son's footgear isn't OSHA approved. Ouch! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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05-21-2013, 11:43 AM	#197
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05-22-2013, 01:13 PM	#200
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