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If I had to do it all over again, I would buy my welder from a weld shop and not a big box store. There are differences between the two.

That Hobart 140 at TSC is the TSC version. Just like my Lincoln 175 is the Home Depot version. Try to buy it from a place that does welders. That way you develop a relationship with guys who can help you when you need parts and gas.
 
Interesting.
And This from broncozone.com:
Metropolitan came out of Centurion. In Fact the president of Centurion at the time, left and started Metropolitan. They were only a couple of miles apart in a little town in MI.
Metropolitan did make some 1 tons, but the majority were stretched 1/2 broncos. They used the factory bronco flip and fold seat and mostly stock Ford Interior. I think they were made from '87 to '91 not sure on production numbers.
In the early years Centurion did both, they stretched broncos, and they used Crew cabs, but in the early years, crew cabs were pretty rare. Most had custom interiors, and and fold flat, bed type third seat. Early models where a fixed upright seat. They were made from '84-'96 Production numbers are estimated near 3000 total. There is a '79 floating around that the owner says has a Centurion sticker on the door jamb, but nobody I know has a pic or verified it. The black one posted in this thread is not a Centurion, much better quality for sure. The '84-early'86 models really looked goofy as the entire rear half and roof did not look like broncos at all. They were called the classic 1000's. Late in '86 until mid year '88 the rear portion was 100% fiberglass, with a removable top just like the bronco, and that is actually when they really started looking like broncos. In late '88 they went to a steel tub on the rear, from a bronco. They continued to do that until the bronco production was stopped in '96.
In the mid 90's Centurion was makeing 4 door F150's before ford was.

There are some customs jobs that were mass produced in very small numbers. Argentina actually has a version. Mexico has a version with barn style doors.

They made 1/2 ton, the later models we badged as C150, the 1 tons were badged as C350, the F250 never really got it own badge. It is among the rarest models as well as duallies.
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I already stated my ignorance towards welders so what is the difference between a 140 at Tsc and a 140 at a welding shop. I plan to get my welding supplies from a welder shop (tips, wire, tank, gas...) so getting my welder there and wouldn't be a bad idea especially if they are different and better somehow.
 
*89Laredo* said:
Want
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4301745611.html
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Hmm, I have a 93-00 K2500 V8 for trade... :D

That would be pimp to roll into a campground with the topper off and the camper in tow. Bet it would be really loud though.


macgyvr said:
The truck is cool.

The seller is typical CL bs, this works if you do this, I was told is only an $8 part, I could fix this but don't have time...

mac 'never heard of metropolitan, only centurion' gyvr
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Very typical Craigslist.
 
This Tuesday is feeling like a Monday...
 
Well crap I ended up getting 6" of lift on the trailer from the 3.5" leafs that were supposed to net maybe 4" and settle to 3.5" on an Xj.
I guess its because of the weight difference LOL So im looking at either they sent the wrong springs of the weight difference gives me an extra 2".

If I could get an 1.5" full leaf that would put me right at 3.5 Maybe something like this ? http://www.quadratec.com/products/16033_018.htm
Do you get 1 or 1.5 from the stock Hd packs and are they available at any parts houses?

Let me know what you guys think, I may just try and put the old leaves back together for WF but that means fighting with the shackle bolts that are frozen in the collars ( I put in new shackles to avoid that. They were old and loose feeling anyway but time is kind of short.
 
POLAR_JEEP_04 said:
I already stated my ignorance towards welders so what is the difference between a 140 at Tsc and a 140 at a welding shop. I plan to get my welding supplies from a welder shop (tips, wire, tank, gas...) so getting my welder there and wouldn't be a bad idea especially if they are different and better somehow.
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intrenal bits.

no different than walmart getting walmart specd PCs and everyone else selling the same model with better stuff inside.
 
How many of you carry all your spare parts in your rigs? Trying to carry as many spare parts with us but also trying to find a way to strap them down in the cargo area.
 
I don't carry much at the badlands anymore.

Too close to the campground not have someone go get them or just drive out.

mac 'in Moab, I bring a tent with me' gyvr
 
macgyvr said:
I don't carry much at the badlands anymore.

Too close to the campground not have someone go get them or just drive out.

mac 'in Moab, I bring a tent with me' gyvr
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this.

I used to wheel with 500 lbs of tools in the bed.

now it's about 5 sockets and a hammer.
 
Cardboard got a new granddaughter today, Congrats Mike! :cheers:
 
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