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We happened to pick up this truck at RB two weeks ago, and just now are getting to working on it.First thing was to grease everything bumper to bumper, bed and all.Check ALL fluids, chance engine and tranny filters, air up tires, and changer differential lube.Then, we had plnned on building a fancy front brush guard bumper for it.And the rear trailer hitch was POORLY welded.So,Grab a root beer, and enjoy the pics.~John
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Reply:Pics are backwards. sorry.We tore the brush guard off our old truck that where retiring.Modify it to fit the new truck.
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Reply:For the sake of keeping peace, I will not be showing pics of the slag curling up.We all know welds are not judged by the slag.Ok maybe just one....
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Reply:So,Gentleman.This is the current progress of the build.Working on wire wheeling ALL the paint off that camo brush guard.VERY NICE so far....IMVHO of course.~John
Reply:Nice work John. Thought about putting some expanded metal in the center for added protection?
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13Nice work John. Thought about putting some expanded metal in the center for added protection?
Reply:John, Good candidate for 6013. Jk, looks good man. Repurposing is a good thing. Gotta ask though, is this meant to protect from moose or brush. If moose than you might want to beaf if up a little.-Jonathan
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Reply:Update....
Reply:ak; nice salvage and re-fit.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Until I saw the last set of pictures I was about to tell you that two pieces of flat strap, no matter how thick they are, do not cut it for holding a bumper+brush guard. They are going to bend with the slightest impact no matter what. Now it looks much more substantial.however, instead of welding the brush guard over the two pieces of flat strap on top of the square tube, I think you could have done better notching the brush guard to allow it to rest flat along the whole piece of tubing. This should allow you to place some more stitch welds through the whole length!Other than that, it looks good from here!Mikel
Reply:Originally Posted by Mikel_24Until I saw the last set of pictures I was about to tell you that two pieces of flat strap, no matter how thick they are, do not cut it for holding a bumper+brush guard. They are going to bend with the slightest impact no matter what. Now it looks much more substantial.however, instead of welding the brush guard over the two pieces of flat strap on top of the square tube, I think you could have done better notching the brush guard to allow it to rest flat along the whole piece of tubing. This should allow you to place some more stitch welds through the whole length!Other than that, it looks good from here!MikelWell,Here's what I got done last night.Got the bottom supports in place and tacked, then pulled the bumper back off, and welded them on.I think the bumper is done.That's all we want to add to it, except Mikel's suggestion of the more weld support for the brush guard section.Anyway, its of the truck, and in my shop, on the table.Almost ready to paint it.Thinking rustoleom gloss black rattle cans....What would you guys paint it with????~John
Reply:So,I welded them all up, than put the bumper back on the truck.All the bolt holes line up, and everything fits.So,Any final thoughts???~John
Reply:Military CUCV brush guard? Mounting fabrication looks good, nice work.--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Originally Posted by wintermuteMilitary CUCV brush guard? Mounting fabrication looks good, nice work.--Wintermute
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Reply:Well,i'm sure your all dying to see it on the truck right???Haha,Several coats of paint, and it's ready to go on.My apoligies to those certain individuals whose advice and tips I failed to heed.Enjoy...
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Reply:Ok,Gents.Finished project!!!!You got to see the complete build!!!I just might make a YT slideshow of all the pics.Feel free to criticize, or more preferably compliment....Now,We turned the truck around, and backed it up to the shop.Time to grind out the nasty welds on the hitch.You won't believe the absolute garbage welds holding this hitch together!!!!You can b sure I'll weld it back together right!!!!ENJOY!!!
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Reply:Well,I'm sure Steven will be here, saying, "tig my man, tig!"No way,8010 and 7018.If it can't be welded with those rods, its either stainless or aluminum.....IMVHO.I'm going to do some erasing.Let me know what ya'll think.Attachment 768351
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Reply:Looks good so far. Since you asked earlier, (and already used them) yes I would second the opinion with using the rustoleum rattle cans. Keep it simple. I just hope you wire-wheeled all that surface rust off first, before painting. What's the 8010 for? Is it because that's what you have on hand? Couldn't you stay with 7018 exclusively for this upgrade project? You're just going to grind out the "old" (terrible) welds and go over the top with 7018, right? Or do you have such DEEP roots that need to be filled first? I'm Just curious because I thought 8010's filled in so much, that a cover pass of 7018 on your relatively "thin" mild steel might look like a piece of rope. I dunno, that's why I ask. Thanks.Last edited by SuperArc; 07-13-2014 at 12:51 PM.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller 625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Hey,I use 8010 because I got about 5 boxes of 1/8, 5/32, and 3/16.I use it for first passes on real rusty stuff, or turn it down for thin stuff.I'd use any cellulosic rod if I had them, but I use what I have.I think it called shield arc 70+.Burns good, with a clean crisp puddle.I'll reason with you guys here....Not every weld on here is perfect.I got porosity in places burning out those nasty welds that I couldn't get to to grind out.I can assure you every weld is better than before.I will make a video of this hitch pulling a heavy load.You've seen that dodge trucks pulling hay trailer on my yt channel??Thanks for the compliments.But, haha, I didn't show you all the welds...Anyway,Thanks SuperArc!!!John~ |
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