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With all these killer tailgates going out, someone will need some latches, I have a couple original latches, bead blasted, ready for paint, one has slight surface pits and a small hole that can be welded and ground smooth. $40.00 shipped hijack over
 
Whitey45,

I'll take the latches if still available? I have a three hinge coming so this will be great.

Payment method?
 
Thanks Rob.

I'm working on tailgates this weekend. I decided to weld all the hooks today. Here is a boring video showing two hooks being welded in real time before I sped it up. Get the popcorn ready, it's riveting. :D

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Took all day but I got them all welded and even ground a dozen or so smooth.

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A question about welding and sheet metal, as I am contemplating purchase of a welder.

I welded on my truck's sheet metal using a MIG, which worked fine. My impression of TIG however is that is generally allows for more precise work, smaller welds - most bicycle frames these days are welded by TIG and they can have some pretty thin tube wall thickness, so that suggests that for thin sheet metal the TIG would be better.

I notice that TIG is also more versatile if you want to weld aluminum, stainless, titanium, etc., while MIG is pretty much used for mild steel, though it can be made to work on aluminum. I've been noticing you've been using brazing rod with your TIG, which opens up another avenue of possibilities i hadn't even been aware of before.

So, if you were to buy a welder, aiming for versatility, would you buy a TIG or a MIG? It used to be the cost was a major deciding factor, but I notice there are some TIG welders for $699 or so on Eastwood's website. So, if we could ignore, cost, would you recommend TIG over MIG, or not?

Thanks!
 
Hi Kevin: can you PM me a price on the 5 piece bed floor panels, bottom tailgate channel the piece the three hinges attach to and complete set of hooks? The rest of my bed is pretty sound, it's for a long bed. Thks and your work looks super.
 
Henry James the 47th said:
A question about welding and sheet metal, as I am contemplating purchase of a welder.

I welded on my truck's sheet metal using a MIG, which worked fine. My impression of TIG however is that is generally allows for more precise work, smaller welds - most bicycle frames these days are welded by TIG and they can have some pretty thin tube wall thickness, so that suggests that for thin sheet metal the TIG would be better.

I notice that TIG is also more versatile if you want to weld aluminum, stainless, titanium, etc., while MIG is pretty much used for mild steel, though it can be made to work on aluminum. I've been noticing you've been using brazing rod with your TIG, which opens up another avenue of possibilities i hadn't even been aware of before.

So, if you were to buy a welder, aiming for versatility, would you buy a TIG or a MIG? It used to be the cost was a major deciding factor, but I notice there are some TIG welders for $699 or so on Eastwood's website. So, if we could ignore, cost, would you recommend TIG over MIG, or not?

Thanks!
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As you likely know I have both. The TIG is too hot for joining sheet metal in a butt joint. The MIG is better for that purpose using the tack,tack,tack method. The TIG is great for finer work and welding corner joints etc. 99% of the welding on my 42 is being done with the MIG. But I built the rear sill and welded the corners of it with the TIG. And a spot welder :lol:. Better get one of those too :D

I love having both obviously but if I could only have one it would be the MIG for the hobbies I am into. That was why I bought the MIG first. If I had not done this bed run I would still only have the MIG. But the TIG is way more fun to play with and use.
 
Ford junkie said:
Hi Kevin: can you PM me a price on the 5 piece bed floor panels, bottom tailgate channel the piece the three hinges attach to and complete set of hooks? The rest of my bed is pretty sound, it's for a long bed. Thks and your work looks super.
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Not really :frown: PM sent.
 
Another day wasted in the garage :rolleyes:
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Finished grinding the welds smooth on the hook. Still have to drill drain holes in them and sand them a bit smoother-ish
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did the ends - still gotta grind'em
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I started the top rails
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Got about half of them welded before I ran out of gas
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OK, they're are all gone. A big thank you to those who spoke up and ordered a tailgate but they are all spoken for now. I just replied to the last two guys via PM... Jayson and big D. If you are one of the buyers just hang tight for a bit longer. I am trying to get them all done in the next coupla weeks. John, your two might go out this week. One is assembled (pics above) and I'm going to get the other one in the next few days. Once John's are done (he bought two beds and is waiting on the gates) I plan to do the rest as a mass production deal all at the same time. More effiecient that way.

Payment will be arranged on a case by case basis and I will contact each of you individually.

Shipping will also be arranged on a case by case basis and some may go together by truck on a skid. Most may go by mail. Maybe. I am hoping to be just under the weight limit for Canada Post. Size is ok. Post will be the cheapest I think. I am going to take the first one in and see what they say. If it's too heavy I'll have to go to plan B.

Within Canada Greyhound Courier is the cheapest.
 
No promises before Christmas, two weeks goes quick and its slow shipping season. I have a tendency to under estimate the time involved but I'll do what I can for sure. My 42 is on hold as I concentrate on these gates. We'll see how long it really takes.

Tonight I finished the top rail welding and also ground them smooth.

Tomorrow I will weld at least one skin for John and hopefully gring the end channels.
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Gring is a sheet metal term. Very teknical, you wouldn't understand LOL
 
Awl_TEQ said:
OK, they're are all gone. A big thank you to those who spoke up and ordered a tailgate but they are all spoken for now. I just replied to the last two guys via PM... Jayson and big D. If you are one of the buyers just hang tight for a bit longer...
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Hoping you have my name on the list for the tailgate and head-ache rack per our PM and my email? LMK, thanks!
 
Yup, gotcha both.
 
For a certain Bruin

Chicago Pneumatic CP875

The backing pad and discs are knock offs of 3M Roloc style quick change system. You don't have to buy the 3M brand, cheaper ones are out there. I use VSM brand 2" 80 grit discs and Sandtex medium surface finishing discs. That would be Maroon Scotch Brite in 3M. Fastenal sells the discs but theirs wear faster.
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