Metal shape'n and fabrication going on at GAB-FAB

63VWDC · Samba Member Joined: March 04, 2007 Posts: 8

You do some incredible work! What you do is art! I've been using a mig for a long time and want to start using a Tig for my body panels. What Tig welder do you recommend?

danny gabbard · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:42 am Post subject:

I use a old Lincoln welder . I like older machines because if something goes wrong with them they are EZ to fix . New machine's have circuit boards and a lot of money to fix . something nice on new machines ! The higher the amps the lower the amps will start on . Good for real thin metal. And I never use filler rod thicker than the metal I am welding . I use .023 rod usually for 20-18 gauge steel .
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67 Sunroof · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject:

Again....
Amazing work. That takes, patience, experience, and attention to detail.
You must have a great amount of satisfaction with a project when you are done.
That, there, is art man.

danny gabbard · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:08 pm Post subject:

toddgsanford · Samba Member Joined: January 21, 2003 Posts: 442

Awesome work

danny gabbard · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:32 am Post subject:

Well thank you !!
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jzjames · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:03 pm Post subject:

I think what we really like is that you like to work on VW's Very Happy

... but definately appreciate the talent!

danny gabbard · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:36 am Post subject:

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Custom removable ghia rear apron and engine surround I am building for customer's car
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danny gabbard · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:23 pm Post subject:

Lil project I just finished for a local customer
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63Ragtop NZ · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:14 pm Post subject:

very nice!
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danny gabbard · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:06 am Post subject:

57BLITZ · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject:

Lookin' real good Danny! Cool

That'll help keep some big engine happy!
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danny gabbard · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 3:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mark ! Was not sure about the project , But after I got welded and finished I kinda dig it , Now I just have to wait and see it on customer's car
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nogoodwithusernames · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject:

Wow! I would be willing to let you borrow my squareback absolutely FREE OF CHARGE if you wanted something new!! Very Happy

Beautiful work!

Also are you still doing the training/workshop days? I would love to drive out for that.
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(Conversion thread https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=732508&highlight= or https://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=151375&sid=f0542d44a322d290c29d6609fac7f215 )
74 914, 2.0L w/ D-Jet

-Derek

Mike Fisher · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:56 pm Post subject:

A red T34 razor got backed into the door/quarter panel last week on facebook. I told them to take it to Danny because he likes Ghias! Cool

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66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold

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danny gabbard · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:27 pm Post subject:

danny gabbard · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:30 pm Post subject:

boxrod · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:49 pm Post subject:

Seriously beautiful work Danny. Wish I would learn to do it right like that.

danny gabbard · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject:

cage66 · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:53 pm Post subject:

We need to set you up with an Instagram account so this new generation of people that don't read forums can see the awesome shit that you do.


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