General Tech What did you work on Today?

[BlueWolfFab]

Did a few zip-zaps in my most appropriate welding attire

 

[Scottfunk]

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Did a few zip-zaps in my most appropriate welding attire

Haha My flip flops show the evidence of the last time I had to "just buzz something together!"

 

[BlueWolfFab]

"Aww jeez honey, I love the new tires but unfortunately they bog my truck down just a bit. I think I need to regear the rear end." Next project: 4.10's for the Dana 70 rear.

You mean that Cummins can't handle them tires?

 

[Scottfunk]

You mean that Cummins can't handle them tires?

With the .61 final of the transmission and the 3.55 axle I'm barely spinning 1700 rpm at 70mph. I had to turn off sixth gear because the darn transmission couldn't make up its mind. She'll be screaming with the 4.10's.

 

[moab_cj5]

I love that GX! Is that a HAM or a sat radio in your sunglass holder?

Thanks! It is a super fun truck!

It is the control for my HAM. I mounted the body of the HAM in the glove box where the 6 disk changer used to reside.

 

[BlueWolfFab]

 

[Rock Taco]

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Did a few zip-zaps in my most appropriate welding attire

I did not give you permission to use my picture. haha

 

[BlueWolfFab]

I did not give you permission to use my picture. haha

As much as I didn't give you permission to take it

 

[JK2NV]

Just put a new transfer case chain in the lj and waiting for another part to get it back on the market for sale

 

[YROC FAB.]

I tore my shop apart and moved 9,788lbs of heavy stuff around on Friday. While it was all moved i added some steel sheet metal trim around the shop. Today i rewired all the big machines in their new home. Much more room for activity's.

 

[tv_larsen]

I took some crappy steel door panels, added some trim pieces from SE door panels, sprayed a rattle can two tone paint, and I had a nice set of new door panels.

 

[Greg]

I took some crappy steel door panels, added some trim pieces from SE door panels, sprayed a rattle can two tone paint, and I had a nice set of new door panels.

Looks 10x better, nice work!

 

[tv_larsen]

Thanks. The new panels match the two-tone paint I did on the dash too. The plain plastic panels are what was in it before.

 

[YROC FAB.]

Thanks. The new panels match the two-tone paint I did on the dash too. The plain plastic panels are what was in it before.

Nice. I need to do this on my 84 dodge crewcab.

 

[XJEEPER]

Upgraded the factory 2000 XJ trans cooler to a B&M plate style and bypassed the radiator tank heat exchanger.
The B&M unit is girthy and required some custom bracketry for mounting it in front of the main cooling fan to clear the AC condenser and grill.
I plan on repurposing the factory cooler (Modine unit) for the PS fluid.

 

[TRD270]

Today I was reminded how much I hate working on front wheel drives.... alternator took a poop on the TDI. Also after ordering a new one I think it must be gold plated.

 

[Evolved]

Let me start by saying... I have always wanted to learn how to weld but with two young kids (3 and 4) and a crazy work schedule classes never panned out. So, last summer I bought a Miller 140 from a friend who does a LOT of metal work. He upgraded and sold it to me cheap, otherwise I probably never would have pulled the trigger. I decided to just grab some scrap from him and teach myself (with tips from my buddy and youtube of course). The art of welding always intrigued me, I have a huge amount of respect for metal fabricators.

Anyway, we recently built a new house and my wife told me to do the garage how I want it. My last garage had a big work bench that I built from wood and I liked it initially but it got pretty beat up over time. When we moved it was left for the new owners. I knew I wanted a metal bench for the new garage. So, what does someone who barely knows how to weld do? You guessed, go buy a bunch of material and jump in head first.

This was my first real welding project and I learned a TON! My first welds were pretty shitty (not a better way to put it), towards the end they actually started to look a little bit like I knew what I was doing. The best part is, it's actually square and level! I went and finished off the legs with some spray on bed liner so I could power wash or mop the floor and not have it rust. I am pretty stoked on how it turned out.

As always I should ave taken more picture, but I was in the zone and super motivated to get it done.

 

[Herzog]

That workbench looks great! Perfect learning project, nice job!

 

[frieed]

... I went and finished off the legs with some spray on bed liner so I could power wash or mop the floor and not have it rust...

If you do very much metal grinding in there then the floor will rust instead

 

[Evolved]

If you do very much metal grinding in there then the floor will rust instead

Makes sense. See... still learning this metal thing. Thanks!