my little project

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my little project

Post by stevepsj413 » Fri May 31, 2013 11:36 pm

Just bought half an sj, the other half was victim of the rust demon, thought it was time i learnt to weld! A few pics of my progress so far, not the neatest of jobs but it should be strong.
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gettin there but still not finished yet, 5kg of welding wire n a 9kg argon gas bottle later
gettin there but still not finished yet, 5kg of welding wire n a 9kg argon gas bottle later
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1.2mm thick galv steel
1.2mm thick galv steel
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in with the new
in with the new
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out with the old
out with the old
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cut the old rusty bits out and braced the sides
cut the old rusty bits out and braced the sides
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can you see wots missin
can you see wots missin
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not so from the back
not so from the back
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doesnt look bad from the front
doesnt look bad from the front
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Re: my little project

Post by donkeychomp » Fri May 31, 2013 11:40 pm

Welcome! And some very nice work there, glad to see another SJ saved from the scrap heap. If you get stuck you are in the right place, just ask :lol:
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Re: my little project

Post by OllieSJ » Fri May 31, 2013 11:42 pm

:welcome: Looks good mate Keep it up. Any mods planed
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Re: my little project

Post by stevepsj413 » Fri May 31, 2013 11:48 pm

its already got shackle lift n swivel hubs, bigger wheels and shockers off a ford maverick on it, just cant wait to get it mot'd and get off road n show them landys how its done! but got big plans for it, snorkel, roll cage, runs like a washin machine full of bricks at moment but im sure i can sort that, bit of wd40 and an oily rag maybe

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Re: my little project

Post by ferris » Fri May 31, 2013 11:52 pm

:welcome: to the club. Keep up the good work :thumbup: .
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Re: my little project

Post by kiwizook » Fri May 31, 2013 11:56 pm

nice work, looks like you learnt to weld pretty well. are you going to put any bracing under that rear floor to prevent sagging and vibrations?
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Re: my little project

Post by turbo-tom » Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:41 am

Welcome chap looks like you picked the welding up quick! :D
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Re: my little project

Post by Jordi » Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:06 am

Welcome to SCUK.

All i can say is i hate your fab work, its soooo nice and tidy. Damn you.

Lools like you've done a good job boss, nice to see another rotter revived.
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Re: my little project

Post by ROBBIE » Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:05 am

:welcome: some nice work :doublethumbs:
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Re: my little project

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:29 am

Hi and welcome.

Looks tidy. As said that floor will probably rattle and vibrate a lot without bracing. Unless its sat straight on the rubbers on the chassis but even then it will vibrate.
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