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This one, thanks Chappy!
My scratch built expedition style trailer build up thread
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This one, thanks Chappy!
go for the welding then, and try to get the garage up to temp, or heat each area first, but that can be a pain too. i understand that for sure. but you know either way is good... hmmmmm .... i would have to sit and stare at the trailer and have a few brews to get the full solution, hahhahahha
Drew, not to hijack, but where did you source the rivnuts and how expensive was the "setting tool"?
Thanks,
ed
Thanks,
ed
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Local hardware store, looks just like a rivet gun... has different attachments but they look the same. The tool with 5 mandrels was about 25ish bucks, the little inserts are like 50 cents a pop, but they are priceless when you really need them. I'll get the name of the tool for you, it slips me now.
Hope it helps.
Drew
seriously this thread is sick.......you got me thinking of the next project.....way to up the antee. This makes my m101 lid look like childs play. Keep the pics coming...I need pictoral motivation.
Another artistic, weld bead shot...
...getting there, but the CO2 I am running still yields quite a bit of spatter, any tips
Unfortunately nothing you can do other than switch to C25 (75%/25% blend). I used CO2 and use C25 now and will never go back to CO2, it is just too much spatter.
I bleieve this product is called VHB tape... I remember seeing a test using this tape and it held better than pop rivets. Not sure if it will work on this application but pretty strong stuff non the less..
I think you have damn near no excuse now to weld that bugger up. It's 63° here in Longmont!!! Close enough IMO to 70°. 
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I think you have damn near no excuse now to weld that bugger up. It's 63° here in Longmont!!! Close enough IMO to 70°.
True, but a guys still got to work!
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Ever have one of those days where a project just kick your butt... Sunday was that day for me. Four hours after I started, a measly 6 holes that were drilled wouldn't line up, seriously.
Here is where I ended up... impressive, I know basically a sheet of 14ga laying on the frame.
Here is where I ended up... impressive, I know
basically a sheet of 14ga laying on the frame.
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Also, I think I am just going to weld it up the other sheets on. There are some great products that can seal up the seams and I can tackle them down the road before paint.
Here are a few shots of the tack welds before I stitched up the joints.
I also got a little excited and took a shot of the first tack weld of the sheet going on... dorky I know.
Here are a few shots of the tack welds before I stitched up the joints.
I also got a little excited and took a shot of the first tack weld of the sheet going on... dorky I know.
Lookin sweet....what welder are you using...What are your settings
makes me want to get out in the garage and work on my trailer!
can't wait to see it finished!!!!
can't wait to see it finished!!!!
True, but a guys still got to work!
On my way to pick up the last of the sheet steel, time to get a burning! I am going to go trailer crazy this weekend!
Nice dude, glad to hear you're gonna burn it in.
OK you said it was going to be a all trailer weekend......So come on already we are at the half way point.......Give us a half time show already.......We need to see some pics!!!!!
