cowl hood
11-08-2011, 10:44 PM
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cowl hood
i finally got some time to do something to my jeep besides primer, i started doing the cowl hood this monday, i only get to work on the jeep mondays and Wednesdays when i dont have class..and only for about 2 hours, so its a slow build..but i should be done welding tomorrow..hopefully..here are some pics of the process so far..next in line is some flat flares..
11-09-2011, 04:40 PM
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Engine: 4.0 I6 firepower ignition, cat-back w/ magnaflow muffler, poweraid tb spacer, optima blue top
Thought about doing something just like that, can't wait to see how it turns out.
11-09-2011, 06:15 PM
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11-09-2011, 11:22 PM
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so got to put in a little work on my hood today, im pretty excited to get it done, this is what i finished today. wont be able to work on it till monday, but its gonna be nice to drive away in this after my wedding on saturday lol
got some tacks in to see how it would sit, and give me some wiggle room
after i liked where it sat, i started spot welding it
on the back, im gonna eventually add some mesh to keep stuff out.
after i got it to where i like it, it was time to start welding..didnt quite finish cuz i ran out of time in class, so i just threw it on the jeep..
got some tacks in to see how it would sit, and give me some wiggle room
after i liked where it sat, i started spot welding it
on the back, im gonna eventually add some mesh to keep stuff out.
after i got it to where i like it, it was time to start welding..didnt quite finish cuz i ran out of time in class, so i just threw it on the jeep..
11-09-2011, 11:42 PM
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Looks great so far, and congrats on gettin hitched.
11-10-2011, 12:11 AM
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heat / wire speed do you plan to weld it at, I'd be worried about warping.
I've been juggling this idea for my hot rod s10 for a while but never had time to tackle it, now I can see how it turns out from you doing it, then decide if I still want too lol
thanks
I've been juggling this idea for my hot rod s10 for a while but never had time to tackle it, now I can see how it turns out from you doing it, then decide if I still want too lol
thanks
11-10-2011, 12:25 AM
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by the way, i got stuck with the crappy welder today lol i ran a couple of welds with the other one which has a heat setting according to the gauge of metal and it worked way better.. but as long as you take your time and let it cool down enough after small stitch welds you should be fine, im approximately 50 percent done welding, and i didnt notice any warping..
just take your time and let it cool..and you should be good
11-10-2011, 01:00 AM
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I've wanted to try something like this, it's sweet. I just don't trust my welding skills on stuff this thin. I always ruin it.
