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Garrett's build thread

Re: Work party Temecula

Little progress today...

Got the u bolt eliminators finished today,probably way over kill, but I like it.
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The bolts are just temporary, they will be replaced with 9/16 grade 8 when the axle is permenantly installed.
 
Re: Work party Temecula

Also got the front axle all welded up.

I decided to to just use the standard mig wire, and heat the housing up, then post heat multiple times. Seams to have worked out quite well.

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I decided to do multiple passes in a few locations on the welds due to the fact I'm using a small 110v Lincoln. I also set up a temporary tie rod and track bar So I can move it around a little easier.

And now as it sets at about ride height. The rear is still about 1.5" lower than it will be. Still need to finish that.

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Re: Work party Temecula

Well... I'm going to have to find out how to change the name of this thread to "work party Lake Elsinore".....

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Just moved into my new bachelore pad in elsinore... It's going to take a couple weeks to get the garage in order, but once I do I will have a BBQ/ work party for anyone willing I come out.


Oh, and I was in too much of a hurry to get a shot of the jeep on the trailer, but with these stupid tires, I had to off set the jeep to one side so that the passenger side just passed by the trailer tires and the drives side completely rolled over the other side, leaving about half of te tire hanging off of the trailer.... Dumb
 
Re: Work party Temecula

Glad to see you're still moving forward. :D
 
Re: Work party Temecula

Well... I'm going to have to find out how to change the name of this thread to "work party Lake Elsinore".....

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Just moved into my new bachelore pad in elsinore... It's going to take a couple weeks to get the garage in order, but once I do I will have a BBQ/ work party for anyone willing I come out.


Oh, and I was in too much of a hurry to get a shot of the jeep on the trailer, but with these stupid tires, I had to off set the jeep to one side so that the passenger side just passed by the trailer tires and the drives side completely rolled over the other side, leaving about half of te tire hanging off of the trailer.... Dumb

Nice garage Garrett. Now you have room. Looks like 3.5 car bay. Don't make my mistake and start putting in all the crap the wife doesn't want in the garage or you'll end up like this!!! We're actually trying to have a garage sale soon. Got rid of the 26' sailboat, flatbed equipment trailer, 53 Ford, & scrap metal around the yard. Now I'm working on getting rid of some furniture in the garage. A 6 drawer dresser, antique queen headboard & footboard, 2 axles a 44 Ford Hi Pinion and a Scout 30, misc stuff such as quad paddles for Honda, Suzuki and Jeep. I may post on the for sale forum soon!
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SOME where in there there is a 6 car garage, 4 access and 2 as a shop! I gotta get rid of crap! Let me know when you need help looks like your a lot closer!
 
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Re: Work party Temecula

I happen to have one for sale on CL. It's really nice Burgundy Damask print. with skirts. Originally sold for about 2k it's hi end solid hardwood frame too. As you can tell from the description, I use to know furniture. I use to deliver for the hi end furniture manufacturers like Thomasville, Henredon, Drexel, ect...The damn thing weighs about as much as a front 44 with calipers and hubs,LOL! I think we have it in for 300.00 But if you like it you can have it for 200.00 I know that cutie that rode with me would appreciate it, she looks like she had good taste not to mention she hooked up with you! Here's the link if interested http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/fuo/3441831962.html
 
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Re: Work party lake elsinore 2/24 10am to...

So I am back at it. I have spent the last couple weeks fabing my frame stiffeners and will have those in and done, front to rear, by tomorrow night. The mids and rears are already welded in, just need to grind down some ugly ass welds!

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Even got my woman in the mix!!
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She stripped the unibody rails AND dropped the gas tank in a morning!! With no prior experience!! Yes, I'm bragging...

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Re: Work party Temecula

I purchased a tube bender from rogue fabrication. I ordered it with a 1.75, 4.5" CLR die. We will see how that tight radius works.....

Just need to get her welded up....
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I also picked this up today!!!!!
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100' of 1.75, .120 wall Dom and some 1.5", .25" all DOM, and some 1.5", .120 wall tube for sleeves.

I will be attempting my first ever cage build starting this Sunday!!

I am inviting you guys over Sunday to come watch, help, wrench on your own rig... I'll get started about 10am, and work till about 10pm. It's byob, but I will cook up some carne for tacos, so let me know who's coming so I can grab enough food.

Pm me for address...
 
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You know ill be there with my pile lol, hopefully will have the new spring kit to do my front locker by then, also need to get the rear alxes in and a few other small odds and ins....ill bring some Blue Mountains!
 
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