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blazunfool · 01-02-2005, 09:00 PM

Anyone near westminster maryland that might be willing to help me weld in rocker boxs and end caps in my 72 4x4 blazer. Outer rockers are already in. I have the parts, I even have a mig welder w/ gas mix, however I don't want to screw this up. I want to do right the first time. Please no smart@** coments. Thank you.

*Randy70C-10* · 01-02-2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blazunfool

Please no smart@** coments. Thank you.

We reserve those for the general discussion board. If you where a little closer to me I'd help, there are a few of us in my area.

blazunfool · 01-02-2005, 09:17 PM

Posted in "paint and body" also. Thought I might get more help here from guys with same interest & problem.

*Gee_Emm* · 01-02-2005, 10:38 PM

The end caps bolt on. If you can't find anyone to help it isn't really all that hard to weld them on, you don't have to run that long of a bead, 1" at the most. Just crank up your welder and keep the wire speed fairly low. Practice on some scrap first.

Blue Beard · 01-02-2005, 11:30 PM

If you're uncomfortable with the long welds, use short spot welds to start with...

Then go back and make longer ones. Just be sure it's not continuous or you may get warpage.

01-02-2005, 09:00 PM	#1
blazunfool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WESTMINSTER, MD Posts: 60	need welding help... Anyone near westminster maryland that might be willing to help me weld in rocker boxs and end caps in my 72 4x4 blazer. Outer rockers are already in. I have the parts, I even have a mig welder w/ gas mix, however I don't want to screw this up. I want to do right the first time. Please no smart@** coments. Thank you. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer 305TBI/700r4., 69 C10 SWB 400SB TPI, 400trans, Step side ., 72 4WD Blazer 350 TBI, 350 serp. drive & "Old Air" ., 94 Camaro Z28 LT1., 94 Grand Cherokee V8, 95 Grand Cherokee 6cyl.

01-02-2005, 09:17 PM	#3
blazunfool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WESTMINSTER, MD Posts: 60	Posted in "paint and body" also. Thought I might get more help here from guys with same interest & problem. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer 305TBI/700r4., 69 C10 SWB 400SB TPI, 400trans, Step side ., 72 4WD Blazer 350 TBI, 350 serp. drive & "Old Air" ., 94 Camaro Z28 LT1., 94 Grand Cherokee V8, 95 Grand Cherokee 6cyl.

01-02-2005, 11:30 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	If you're uncomfortable with the long welds, use short spot welds to start with... Then go back and make longer ones. Just be sure it's not continuous or you may get warpage. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-02-2005, 10:38 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	The end caps bolt on. If you can't find anyone to help it isn't really all that hard to weld them on, you don't have to run that long of a bead, 1" at the most. Just crank up your welder and keep the wire speed fairly low. Practice on some scrap first.



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