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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by CVYota, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:09 AM
    vssman

    vssman Rocket Engineer

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    There’s plenty of YouTube videos on how to weld. Start with Kevin Tetz and Eastwood. Pick up some 1/8” thick or so scrap and have at it. Too hot, you’ll burn through. Back it off just a bit from there. I tend to pull the weld and go back and forth in a “C” shape.
     
  2. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:17 AM
    Lurkin

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    Because we are so accepting, forgiving and easy to get along with. :anonymous:
     
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    Snow Doctor

    Snow Doctor What is this car wash of which you speak?

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    I know there are a TON of youtube vids. The ones I saw either assumed I knew what I was doing or were so generic they just didn't answer any questions. Figured you guys would have good suggestions
     
  4. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:35 AM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anything-welding.113957/
     
  5. Apr 7, 2024 at 11:32 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Is it still a Rapala if I repaint an old one and shave down the body?
    IMG_6418.jpg
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2024 at 12:01 PM
    Charlie Too

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    Trying to up your post count? :rofl:
     
  7. Apr 7, 2024 at 1:11 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Yes, once I get to 75,000 I get an upgraded mod ban hammer :cool:
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2024 at 1:13 PM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    Like a Gold Thor hammer :D
     
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    WallyIAm

    WallyIAm Ope!

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  10. Apr 7, 2024 at 1:33 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    How big can it be?
    A little overkill don’t ya think?
     
  11. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:26 PM
    MTgirl

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    It has rhinestone accents!
     
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  12. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:28 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Oh God…
    Those really really hurt…
    I call foul..
     
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  13. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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  14. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I thought it was warm there now…
     
  15. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:33 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    nope. still snowing.
    mom and dad offered to take me out to dinner tonight. but its a nicer place. so i had to put on pants! real pants! and a bra! ugh....
     
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  16. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:36 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Oh no
    Not the Bra!!!
    Such sacrifices you make for your parents…
     
  17. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:37 PM
    Marty65

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    His paint job is getting very realistic!!
     
  18. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:40 PM
    vssman

    vssman Rocket Engineer

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    He’s an artiste!
     
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  19. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:45 PM
    Marty65

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  20. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:48 PM
    Marty65

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    IMG_2707.jpg I painted one of the dogs o_O
     
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