AggieDave 6 #1 February 9, 2004 Yes he does. What did he do? He popped into SD Aggieland this weekend to hang and jump. We got some cool jumps (including one very fun tandem). That's not all. He even brought me a sweet Mig setup that he wasn't using in his shop to borrow for a bit so I could get some projects done I have planned. If that's not badass, I don't know what is!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #2 February 9, 2004 Dave, how many people here do you think know what a "sweet Mig setup" it?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ringheathen 0 #3 February 9, 2004 Whatcha welding? If you have time to panic, you have time to do something more productive. -Me* *Ron has accused me of plagiarizing this quote. He attributes it to Douglas Adams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 February 9, 2004 Well, firstly I have a decent amount of repairs and such to do to our very cool Columbia Car people mover/cart. Reinforcing the hitch I put on with my gas setup, rebuilding the battery tray (which is severly corroded). Then I need to finish building the mockup of the Beech 99 for the DZ. Then I've got a really cool design for a headboard/footboard for my bed to be made out of various tube steel sizes. Then I've got a RanchHand style front and rear bumper for my truck I want to build. Then a pull behind grill (a huge grill that's perminately on a trailer/is a trailer...aka a trailergrill). Beyond that I have some work to do on my constant project...my 1973 SuperBeetle...never mind the 1978 Yamaha DT 400 that I aquired a while back that needs some love and care (and a little welding). Sounds like a lot of work, eh? I don't care, I love this stuff!!!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #5 February 9, 2004 Be a reel man and weld with a stick. Arc welding sheet metal is a reel challenge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #6 February 9, 2004 Oh and be shure to disconect the battery if you weld on the truck. Welding and electrical systems don't go well together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 February 9, 2004 QuoteOh and be shure to disconect the battery if you weld on the truck. Welding and electrical systems don't go well together. Where's the fun in that? You don't get to see a battery explode and you save all that time by not having to put all new electronics in your vehicle... Oh, I can stick weld, sort of...well, the metal sticks together and 9 times out of ten the weld looks good...ok, maybe 7 times out of 10.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #8 February 9, 2004 QuoteColumbia Car people mover/cart. hey i got a harley cart made by them columbia people,,,, wana come over here and buld out rigers on it so drunk skydivers don't turn it to sharply and tip it over (3 wheeled)???? ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #9 February 9, 2004 When I was a kid I spent a lot of time welding things to the vice in the shop. Stick welding takes practice to get good. It's one thing I can toot my horn about because not many people can do it any more, and it's all I've ever done. A neighbor wrecked the computer in there new tractor last spring because he was welding on a bracket for a tool box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 February 9, 2004 Ah, those look cool, seen pics. This is the one we have: C10E Dude, out rigers would be easy, even put little rubber tires on them so you could do tricks, ridding on the "training wheels" Load it up, bring it down to TX (you need to come visit Aggieland anyways) and it will be done.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 February 9, 2004 QuoteA neighbor wrecked the computer in there new tractor last spring because he was welding on a bracket for a tool box. I have a question for ya, then. You figure the electronics (ignition computer, etc) would be fine if the batter was disconnected? I do want to weld some supports on my trucks frame, strengthen up the damage that happened to it last year.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #12 February 9, 2004 Talk to someone from a dealer, mechanic, or a body shop. I'm not shure disconecting the battery would do it. I don't think I'd try it without getting someones profesional opinion first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #13 February 9, 2004 QuoteI have a question for ya, then. You figure the electronics (ignition computer, etc) would be fine if the batter was disconnected? I do want to weld some supports on my trucks frame, strengthen up the damage that happened to it last year. The only problem I can see, is some of the electronics are wired using the frame as ground, and depending on how its all wired together, and the position of the electronics, you could potentially get a spark jumping from somewhere to somewhere else you dont want... I dunno, im tired, maybe im not thinking straight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #14 February 9, 2004 Oh man, here I was thinking I'd see some good zombie recipes for BRAINS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #15 February 9, 2004 (including one very fun tandem). Pics to follow later today [ evil ] Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 February 9, 2004 Brains has a nice ass.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
