Thanks pal!

 

So i got my tires mounted yesterday! Some minor progress. And also my welding is getting some what better. Hopefully ill be able to start welding some stuff here soon

 

Man I was expecting to hear this thing was done, ready for moab, DDFD... WTF SLACKER! lol

just messin man I know how it goes......

 

Im plannin on takin like all week next week off work to work on it!! So i can hopefully get some crap done! Im basically just waitin on my welding skills to improve enough to where i feel confident to weld the stuff up!

 

Ya that's not something you wanna rush! Let's see some welds. (close ups) everyone that's welded can remember their first weld... oh the horror lol

 

What kind of welder are you using again? Glad to hear there's some progress happening. I beat the **** out of mine for 5 days in Moab with 0 carnage. I think i've finally got it dialed in.

 

Well the thing was, i used MIG. I was decent. Layed good beads, but i just REALLY HATED wire being fed to me. So thats why i got the stick. I can lay amazing beads on flat surfaces, or doing a butt joint. But any t joint i make, my bead falls from side to side. Ill post some pics when i get home. But its frustrating me!

 

Hobart Stickmate 205, single phase!

 

Dude, come get my Hobart 187. It welds like a dream. I shouldnt need it for a while now. And if you need a plasma you're welcome to mine, it will cut up to 3/4", anything up to 1/2" fast.

 

Wow, thanks man. I really just might have to take you up on that. Cuz i need somethin!

 

Yeah, let me know. After the amount of time I spent on mine in the last month my wife wouldnt let me touch the welder even if I wanted. You're welcome to use them.

 

Thanks bro, thats awesome! Ill see if i cant come borrow em here soon.

 

So my uncle came over today who is really good at welding. He watched me weld and gavs me some pointers and it helped a lot! My technique was sloppy, also we got nee some fatter rod, and cranked it up a little hotter and it helped a ton. So i welded up my crossmember! Sorry im not posting any pictures, im just so fudgin busy i never have time. Ill try yo get some up asap!

 

great build!!!
thanks for the push button start write up too!

 

Your gona have one B.A. rig man. Cant wait to see those axles on their. Im going full width on mine too except with a 1 ton sterling rear axle from a ford and a 44 front whenever I find a good priced 44.