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  1. M

    Topic of Discussion TOD: Sheet Metal fab

    That is correct, Try turning the heat up a bit and holding the trigger just a little longer. It should work great with just a little practice.
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    XJ Cherokee, cutting exhaust after the cat with a turn down?

    Pointing the exhaust down is really cool in the silt beds!!!!:rofl:
  3. M

    tube benders?

    http://www.mittlerbros.com 180 degree bender is what I have. Ive bent 70 plus 4130 frames on it without a problem. I'd buy another one in a heart beat.
  4. M

    Topic of Discussion TOD: Sheet Metal fab

    OLDER than dirt!!!:rofl:
  5. M

    Topic of Discussion TOD: Sheet Metal fab

    Sorry, I pounded it out when I had a few minutes at lunch today. I will go back and edit it to make it clearer. I hope:rolleyes:
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    Topic of Discussion TOD: Sheet Metal fab

    Thanks for the kind words---OFN is a great forum as well. 1976 thru 80--- Iceland on EC 121's Super Connies---I was lucky to be one of the last reciep. crew chiefs. Everything else was jet aircraft with specialists for everything. Because these old birds were 52 and 53 models they needed extra...
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    Topic of Discussion TOD: Sheet Metal fab

    Ive used alot of brakes over the years and they all worked just fine. But Im one of those guys that has to tinker,design, and build. I should add a tad bit lazy. LOL I got tired of pulling levers and arms to bend my sheet metal. Plus that the average sheetmetal brake just isnt diverse enough to...
  8. M

    Topic of Discussion TOD: Sheet Metal fab

    Hey guys, Im brand new here but i do have a bit of experience in the fabrication business. Just some quick back ground, 4 years air force as a flying crewchief. lots of aluminum repairs, 20 years as an outside salesman for a welding supplier in San Diego, 3 years in the shipyard sheet metal...
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    Hello from So Cal.

    We do alot here, we started out years ago as hot rod builders and things just keep evolving. Hot rods to long travel sand cars to off road race trucks and cars. If you get a chance visit our web page. Its still being worked on but you can kinda get a feel for what we do.
  10. M

    Hello from So Cal.

    Ive lost 3 cars over the years. One found up the street in Hollywood, nothing on the other 2. Im sure the are on some ranch in Mexico.
  11. M

    Hello from So Cal.

    Yeh, I like the thought that you can talk globally and get away from the local trends ideas. Change is a beautiful thing. I am anxious to be apart of your new tech talk sections and look foward to seeing what topics you guys decide on. Thanks for the heads up on the link. A late night key...
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    Hello from So Cal.

    Believe me It dosnt need to be unlocked!!!:ugh: Be sure you protect your investments guys and gals!!!
  13. M

    Hello from So Cal.

    yeh, Actually the new one is a lot better. It came with the winch, SS header and exhaust, Intake, lift kit wheels and tires Gps and alot more. When it was all said and done Ive got $1000.00 more in this one , but about 5000.00 worth of stuff. Sometimes things work out for the better.:rolleyes:
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    Hello from So Cal.

    This is a pic of the one stolen out of the drive way just before Christmas. This is what the insurance co. just did for us. and the project that... well its another project. LOL
  15. M

    Hello from So Cal.

    I lurk this forum from time to time. I get to utah several times a year on business, and pleasure when ever I can. At the present time we have a 02 tj, and I started an xj buggy last year. I own an off road fab shop in Spring Valley Ca. We build off road sand car frames, suspensions and race...
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