What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (44 Viewers)
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My first welding expeirnce resulted in a butchered hole filled iron stand.
My assurance to my wife that i will get it fixed has been achieved, i didnt tell her it will look nice though ....
Much much to learn, the metal is far too thin (yah its the irons fault) resulting in immediate holes even when i lowered the amp.
Well better head for welding forum (and buy a new iron stand)
P.s i took picture of the good side, the other was to ugly to show in public, i'm sure welders would cringe to this unholy abomination of a weld ....
My assurance to my wife that i will get it fixed has been achieved, i didnt tell her it will look nice though ....
Much much to learn, the metal is far too thin (yah its the irons fault) resulting in immediate holes even when i lowered the amp.
Well better head for welding forum (and buy a new iron stand)
P.s i took picture of the good side, the other was to ugly to show in public, i'm sure welders would cringe to this unholy abomination of a weld ....
bpenn1980
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Thin metal plus maybe some paint or galvanizing? Very difficult first project! Start on 1/8" stock (grind it clean) to get the hang of it and go thinner from there. Thats my advice anyway .02
Yah it is, probably insulated the metal hence it wasnt getting sparks. Great advice thank you.
Not sure whats happening but all of a sudden I'm getting leaks every where. Its undert transfer case, front right wheel, power steering and finnaly 2 spots under transmission .... never had this before was always one spot from power steering ......
Pulled into a fuel station to get diesel after a 300 and some change trip. Upon leaving the ps was groaning. Pulled over and popped the hood and had ps fluid everywhere. Caps leaking. Swung into the local dealer and grabbed one and topped off the fluid.
When I heard mine groan the other day and then saw power steering fluid puking out, it was because a year old power steering pump failed. Thank goodness for warranties.
I saw your thread. I suspected the cap due to where the fluid mess was. It was on the fuel rails and water separator housing
How do they look lit up?
I haven't tried it yet, will take some pics and video when i do.
Filed a warranty claim for my exhaust today
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I wanted to wish every one a Happy new year and a merry Christmas and a heart felt thanks for the amazing support, knowledge and help provided in this forum by everyone.
(Not to mention the patience on my many questions! Thank you all)
(Not to mention the patience on my many questions! Thank you all)
COYS
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One would be hard pressed to find a more well sorted, OEM parts sourced, refreshed-down-to-the-frame 80 series on the internet. Well done and enjoy!
P.S. I flippin’ love that he’s still running the OEM headlights, vintage incandescent bulb and all
P.P.S. Picked up a new panel to match the new vents and instrument plastics
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