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| 72KYLE wrote: | | Quote: | | Is the rear apron attached with Rivots? |
cut me a break, I'm only 16 
just applied another coat today, its almost done (thank god)
just as a rough estimate how close would you guys say this is to L87? |
I think the effort you are putting forward is very commendable and I applaud you for taking on the project at age 16. Don't get me wrong. But, since you seem so detail orientated, I would think you would like some positive criticism. In this case, my suggestion would be to find a friend or hire someone who can weld. Then have them help you out where you need help. |
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Lee.
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| 72KYLE wrote: | thanks for the kind words 
and beleive me, I'd love to have a friend who just happens to be a welder. But being as young as I am its pretty hard to branch out and find people  |
Buy a cheap-ass HF welder.
It'll be a damn good learning tool.
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| Lee. wrote: | | 72KYLE wrote: | thanks for the kind words
and beleive me, I'd love to have a friend who just happens to be a welder. But being as young as I am its pretty hard to branch out and find people |
Buy a cheap-ass HF welder.
It'll be a damn good learning tool. |
For about 10 minutes!
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72KYLE
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Ragman
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| 72KYLE wrote: | | Lee. wrote: | | a cheap-ass HF welder. |
sorry bud, not on this car!  |
why not? |
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72KYLE
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Lookin' good...that's gonna be one sweet car when you're finished! Is it gonna be your daily or what?
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| 72KYLE wrote: | | maybe its just personal preferance but I'd rather not have anything but a tig welder anywhere near the car |
I don't think it's preference that makes you say that... that said, I love "hammer welding"... google it... old school....
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72KYLE
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| 72KYLE wrote: | | maybe its just personal preferance but I'd rather not have anything but a tig welder anywhere near the car |
What the heck is wrong with mig? Pros use that..
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| 72KYLE wrote: | | maybe its just personal preferance but I'd rather not have anything but a tig welder anywhere near the car |
That is nonsense.
If you're in High School, don't they have some technical/industrial arts classes? I'd think one of the teachers or students could help you tack that apron on. Do it right. I'm just trying to be honest with you. Rivoting replacement metal on a car is no good. |
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Great Work Kyle! Enjoyed reading your thread...now that your on school break, do you think you'll finish putting everything back together?
Stay focused and motivated, you're almost there...  |
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| Ragman wrote: | | 72KYLE wrote: | | maybe its just personal preferance but I'd rather not have anything but a tig welder anywhere near the car |
That is nonsense.
If you're in High School, don't they have some technical/industrial arts classes? I'd think one of the teachers or students could help you tack that apron on. Do it right. I'm just trying to be honest with you. Rivoting replacement metal on a car is no good. |
The main problem with this is the fact that state, or school, paid for resources are going toward non school projects.
Kyle, Ask your friends if anyone has a welder at home that you could use. It doesn't have to be TIG. Just get a gas ready MIG. Miller, Hobart, and Lincoln are good welders to start with. Just stay away from flux core.
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