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DFW BS Thread : ********NEW MEET!! CHECK POST #1*******

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Silverspool, Jul 20, 2016.

  1. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:17 PM
    SuperBad

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  2. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:21 PM
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    The problem is that I would have to weld the kit, which I know how to do but I'm not a pro. It is cheaper because I have to weld it together
     
  3. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    I learned to weld building it. I am def not good and had never welded before but its SOLID. I had a great teacher who helped make sure I didnt do a weak job.
     
  4. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    Did you tig or mig it?
     
  5. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Yes you do all the fitting, welding and polishing
     
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  6. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    Mig with a whole lot of grinding, touch up welding and more grinding, rinse and repeat numerous times. I had no clue what I was doing when I started. The inside welds are... something special.:rofl:
     
  7. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    I learned how mig in High School and was thinking about getting certified for wedding but it would have taken up to much time. I am certified to work in a machine shop.
     
  8. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    how did you paint it?
     
  9. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:40 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    That’s cool. If ya want to build that bumper I will help ya. I got a set of 1st gen weld on sliders with kick out ready.
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:42 PM
    AJ1001

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    Do you have a photo of that?
     
  11. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:42 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Will get one tomorrow morning
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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    I might take you up on that offer. I do have a friend that has a shop in Rockwall and they offered to help me weld it. They are big Toyota people, one of them is a directory for SAS
     
  13. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:50 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Cool he probably closer than where I’m at
     
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  14. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    I had it powder coated
     
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  15. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    Your right, but they just a little bit better at welding than me so...
    how good are you at welding? @Bigdaddy4760
     
  16. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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    Did you do that your self or did you have someone do that for you?
     
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    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    I’m good
     
  18. Feb 4, 2021 at 2:18 PM
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    Yeah... that’s an understatement.
     
  19. Feb 4, 2021 at 2:22 PM
    imthejaybird

    imthejaybird I make things and do stuff. TTC #287

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  20. Feb 4, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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    So what I am hearing it that @Bigdaddy4760 pretty good welder. How many years have you welded/experience do you have?
     
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