mjben Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, NHMJXJ said: That doesn't look like Colorado View from my balcony in Fort Lauderdale last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertwinkiehobo Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 So Joe and I are dead-set novices when it comes to welding. His '66 Monterey Breezeway sedan needed exhaust baaaad, and we scored mostly factory dual exhaust and manifolds from a '66 Galaxie with the same 390 engine. BUT, the Monterey is a smidge longer than the Galaxie, so we had to weld in pipe extensions. For those of you experts who do weld, please go easy on us. Joe did the welds on the left pipe (bottom pic), I did the welds on the right pipe (top pic). What did each of us do wrong? These were done with a Lincoln TIG welder, and Joe had set the controls, so I don't have the particulars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertwinkiehobo Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 BTW, that bottom pic was shot right after the welding, before it was wire brushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Those welds absolutely SUCK! You guys weld like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 This was TIG or MIG? Looks like MIG and you need to turn it up to me. More voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertwinkiehobo Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I'll ask him, but I thought he said his unit was TIG. One thing, we're using cored wire, no shielding gas. And Cruiser, yeah, we definitely need practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 If it's cored wire them it's Mig. Definitely need to turn the voltage up and slow down your movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I wamt to start by saying I am in no way a professional welder. My go to machine is a craftsman (Lincoln)110v mig. Looks to me like you need to increase the voltage and maybe even slow the wire speed. Doing so will help the weld "penetrate better, and not just puddle up on the surface. Get some pieces of various scrap steel and practice on a bench. Welding at odd angles and inder vehicles is not the best way to learn. Too many other factors make it difficult. Practice is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 sooooo, I'm not a huge fan of the Taco's hood angle. If the sun is in front of you, there are now 2 suns, one of which isn't blocked by the visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, Pete M said: sooooo, I'm not a huge fan of the Taco's hood angle. If the sun is in front of you, there are now 2 suns, one of which isn't blocked by the visor. Paint the hood matte black or a dark olive green matte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, FrankTheDog said: Paint the hood matte black or a dark olive green matte. Only if you got the rental insurance..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Watching the birds you heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 A moment of silence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, The86manche said: Was that a Gremlin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, FrankTheDog said: Paint the hood matte black or a dark olive green matte. it's a rental. but yeah, I definitely would wrap the hood if it was mine. it was painfully bright. not even the clip-ons over the sunglasses was enough for my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 5 hours ago, NHMJXJ said: Was that a Gremlin? It had faded writing on the side that said spirit as I recall. The tail lights are different from a gremlin. Still in good shape too! Tempted to get them just to have. Nice little pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Searching for the perfect Christmas tree with the roommates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tex06 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 A wild MJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MiNi Beast Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 What the turkey!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Pete M said: I love Disney, you there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 last week. we had a room at Kidani Village. love watching animals all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 You know what the giraffe said when he walked into the bar? "The high balls are on me". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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