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Nov 6, 2011 | 05:32 PM

#2176

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by pulltabmike

Just got back from Frederick. Tim has his tires now, and stitched Jon's jeep back together. I'm tired

They're beautiful, and Mike's son is more shop-competent than I am lol

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Originally Posted by DocOrng XJ

Everyone met without me

Thats ok, my weld job probably wouldn't have been as good, haven't mastered thin metal quite yet.

We don't like you cause you suck at welding

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Originally Posted by pulltabmike

to hell with the inverter, I'm going for an onboard welder

This better go in Homebrew when you decide it's actually a good idea

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:40 PM

#2177

pulltabmike

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From: Elkton, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

They're beautiful, and Mike's son is more shop-competent than I am lol

That's my boy

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We don't like you cause you suck at welding

If I would have had more than 5 minutes advanced notice that I was heading to Frederick today, I could have picked ya up Doc

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This better go in Homebrew when you decide it's actually a good idea

You practicing to be a moderator??? All my ideas are good ideas, even the ones that suck

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:41 PM

#2178

96xjclassic

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From: Frederick, Maryland

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output

Quote:

Originally Posted by pulltabmike

Got lucky with this one, only 2 spots I couldn't close up fully. Stitch welded every 1-2", and grinded everything down as smooth as I could get it.

Turned out real nice mike.

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:43 PM

#2179

96xjclassic

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From: Frederick, Maryland

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

Finshed drilling out the center pin holes and couldn't resist a mock up

Dukie, you should just go buy a new one ( or two) from Shmome shmepot. I believe when you are finished mike won't want it back. ( a 13/16th drillbit that is )

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:44 PM

#2180

pulltabmike

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From: Elkton, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Turned out real nice mike.

Thanks

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:47 PM

#2181

pulltabmike

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From: Elkton, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Dukie, you should just go buy a new one ( or two) from Shmome shmepot. I believe when you are finished mike won't want it back. ( a 13/16th drillbit that is )

I've got a bench grinder that will make it better than new

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:47 PM

#2182

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Turned out real nice mike.

He wouldn't let me weld scrap metal to Pudgy's Cragars

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:49 PM

#2183

DocOrng XJ

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From: Linthicum, Md

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb•ft (304 N-m) @ 4000RPM

I can weld 100x better than you'll ever..
But, on another note, I'm sad I don't get to work on my jeep anymore, so I'm just hostile..

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:49 PM

#2184

pulltabmike

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From: Elkton, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

He wouldn't let me weld scrap metal to Pudgy's Cragars

Couldn't turn my back on you for a second

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:51 PM

#2185

96xjclassic

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From: Frederick, Maryland

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

He wouldn't let me weld scrap metal to Pudgy's Cragars

Mike gave me a bunch of scrap. If your a good boy all week, we can practice welding this weekend with mine.

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:52 PM

#2186

pulltabmike

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From: Elkton, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocOrng XJ

I can weld 100x better than you'll ever..
But, on another note, I'm sad I don't get to work on my jeep anymore, so I'm just hostile..

I asked him to hand me the stinger, and he handed me the *ss end of a bee

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:53 PM

#2187

pulltabmike

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From: Elkton, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Mike gave me a bunch of scrap. If your a good boy all week, we can practice welding this weekend with mine.

I'll get you more....

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:58 PM

#2188

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by pulltabmike

Couldn't turn my back on you for a second

Couldn't what? I was behind you for a half hour, punching holes through my rusted floorboard with a screwdriver

Nov 6, 2011 | 05:58 PM

#2189

DocOrng XJ

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From: Linthicum, Md

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb•ft (304 N-m) @ 4000RPM

Lol
Sounds like fun time to be had.

Nov 6, 2011 | 06:00 PM

#2190

96xjclassic

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From: Frederick, Maryland

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output

Quote:

Originally Posted by pulltabmike

I'll get you more....

Cool, thanks. I like metal.