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M4wdFab

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #60 on: March 16, 2014, 10:15:36 PM »
3 days free delivery to my door is good on my usually planned schedule
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #61 on: March 18, 2014, 12:02:53 PM »
Steel finally arrived!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #62 on: March 19, 2014, 07:54:59 PM »
Frame rails measured, cut, bent, welded.  Still need some re-plates.  Left the front horns long until I know final grille placement.



How do my welds look?  Getting better with my new machine.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #63 on: March 19, 2014, 09:51:13 PM »
great start.

are you working from plans / sketch / picture?






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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #64 on: March 19, 2014, 11:14:32 PM »
Referencing a couple of Pirate builds, some of which had schematics and measurements.  Modifying to fit my wish list and the "if I were to do it again" lists.

Ruffstuff suspension parts due next week.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #65 on: March 20, 2014, 08:10:03 AM »
I didn’t know you could weld so nicely..
very nice Mr. retire... maybe my extra CJ3 isn’t out of the realm of possible for you..
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #66 on: March 20, 2014, 08:50:06 AM »
Looks good!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #67 on: March 20, 2014, 09:02:49 AM »
new steel is so fun!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #68 on: March 20, 2014, 05:06:29 PM »
Today's progress = reinforcement plates

I need a plasma cutter.


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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #69 on: March 20, 2014, 07:04:08 PM »
Quote from: M4wdFab on March 20, 2014, 09:02:49 AM
new steel is so fun!


x2

welding new clean steel is my fav
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #70 on: March 20, 2014, 09:26:49 PM »
IMO, having a little bevel/gap when using a wirefeed welder is very important, especially on butt welds. Bead looks neat and consistent though!!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #71 on: March 20, 2014, 10:53:33 PM »
dont be afraid to make those things diamonds.... avoid vertical welds on frame rails
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #72 on: March 20, 2014, 11:17:59 PM »
Quote from: Harrison on March 20, 2014, 09:26:49 PM
IMO, having a little bevel/gap when using a wirefeed welder is very important, especially on butt welds. Bead looks neat and consistent though!!

Yup, beveled and/or gap, where indicated.

Quote from: M4wdFab on March 20, 2014, 10:53:33 PM
dont be afraid to make those things diamonds.... avoid vertical welds on frame rails

Laziness and non-creative on my part.  3/16" tube and 3/16 plate.  Should be good?
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #73 on: March 21, 2014, 06:54:28 AM »
Quote from: M4wdFab on March 20, 2014, 10:53:33 PM
dont be afraid to make those things diamonds.... avoid vertical welds on frame rails



i like this style


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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #74 on: March 21, 2014, 08:56:53 AM »
3/16 is pleanty.

the scrambler frame i did was 2x5 11g    not sure why i chose that now lol
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