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Old 10-26-2013, 07:05 PM
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if you don't have access to a welder call your local high school auto shop and I'm sure they'll tack it up for you, they're always looking for projects for students.. You'll be much happier in the long run with it welded up..
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Now there's a helpful tip! I didn't think of that, I will look into the schools Thank you!
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Originally Posted by DieselDaze
if you don't have access to a welder call your local high school auto shop and I'm sure they'll tack it up for you, they're always looking for projects for students.. You'll be much happier in the long run with it welded up..
...or a community college, there are lots of options available if you use a little creative thought. Check craigslist for anyone in your area that does welding as well. Doesn't have to be a body shop. Ask around, maybe someone will do it for a case of beer.....
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Hmmm. I suppose I could share some beer... But only if I have to! :P
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Now there's a helpful tip! I didn't think of that, I will look into the schools Thank you!
Isn't it amazing what you can get out of people when you drop the attitude? Nobody here slammed you, just gave you advice. We turned it up when you turned it up. Just sayin'....
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Hmmm. I suppose I could share some beer... But only if I have to! :P
AMEN brother...amen...
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I understand. I really didn't mean to seem like I had an attitude, I've just been stressed about it since I am running out of time before snow hits.
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No worries. Maybe now would be a good time for one of those beers?
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Haha you said it! Tomorrow is my day off, so hopefully this rain stops so I can do some kind of work on that thing.
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2x4 and drywall screws
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Haha I've never heard that one before, I can honestly say. Though I have seen some pretty bad stuff on the road here!
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I was like you and didn't have the means or tools necessary and used some fiberglass cloth on my rusty spots.

Like the above people said, it isn't the best route but it's what I can do. Overall it turned out pretty good, and was fairly easy to do. It can be a little time consuming just because you have to wait for all the products to dry but other than that it's ezpz.
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Originally Posted by JeepMN
I was like you and didn't have the means or tools necessary and used some fiberglass cloth on my rusty spots.

Like the above people said, it isn't the best route but it's what I can do. Overall it turned out pretty good, and was fairly easy to do. It can be a little time consuming just because you have to wait for all the products to dry but other than that it's ezpz.
Awesome! I am doing it today, so I'll post some pictures! well.... If I can find a drill to borrow, I am putting as much metal in as I can so I can just fiberglass the small gaps that are left. That way I don't have as much to mess up if I suck at it
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