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Old 02-11-2013, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SpruceJedi
Yeah loading that XJ onto the trailer was way sketchy, but it worked out well in the end. And we got to shoot it full of holes to take out some aggression.

Looks good so far, cant wait to leave you in the dust at Silver Lake this summer.
Shoot! You ain't got sh** on me! Lol ur hood will fly open and have to stop hahaha!
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Welder is hooked up! Ready to practice some welding!
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I've got the hood situation remedied. Just a minor setback. Looking forward to seeing your welding skills on that pillar. Good luck!
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This is where I stop tonight! Need to figure out what to do with bolts for seat belt and rear seat...hmm in way of tubing!

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Thinking I can put 3/16 plate I got in between the old rocker and tube..
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Do I spot a vw in one of those pics? Btw Nice work so far!
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Yes Vw lol and thanks!
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Today cut angles , plated one end, and figured i need more power weld didn't penetrate and found that the gas was off after I got halfway thru hahahaha whoops!

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practice makes perfect lol but looking good
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmExJ99
practice makes perfect lol but looking good
Thanks and yea need to practice haha!
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Found out welding to sheet metal is a lot hard than it looks!!! Lol any tips let me no cuz I suck hahahaha!

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Got the driver side about ready to weld slider in. Cut rust out to patch it

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Here my patch.


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This is what happens after being t boned!

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Now some huge claims and I think I can pull er together !


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