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Apr 8, 2014 | 03:03 PM

#1591

SDElwood

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From: Savannah, GA

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Originally Posted by just another truck

Yes... yes he will

So? If he lived I'd open a fresh one for him! I like my odds.

Apr 8, 2014 | 06:20 PM

#1592

Fordman96

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He's just sampling it to make sure you have a good brand.

I think full drivetrain swaps are reserved for parking lots. I mean Roadkill did it in Summit's parking lot. Actually it was just a motor, but we can 1 up them.

Apr 8, 2014 | 07:28 PM

#1593

Toyman

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From: Wayland, MI

Motors have been done in parking lots. I took the engine out of my dune buggy along d.side the trail by camp grayling. Just to swap the clutch out....

We need to do all the electronics and dash stuff for the diesel in Andrews. Might take a bit more than a weekend.....

Apr 8, 2014 | 08:40 PM

#1594

Chad149

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From: Milford, MI

Picked up a plasma cutter a few weeks ago, should expedite the process.....

Apr 8, 2014 | 09:07 PM

#1595

Fordman96

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Plasma cutter? I may have to "borrow" that from you when I get some more "ideas" worked out. Or I could just win the lotto and buy one of those really fancy and expensive water cutters.

Apr 8, 2014 | 09:08 PM

#1596

Toyman

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From: Wayland, MI

That will come in handy with the people you go off road with Chad....

Apr 8, 2014 | 10:17 PM

#1597

Chad149

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From: Milford, MI

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Originally Posted by Toyman

That will come in handy with the people you go off road with Chad....

That is why we bought it.......

Apr 9, 2014 | 04:12 AM

#1598

just another truck

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From: Sterling Heights,Mi

Plasma cutters are fun toys..

I don't know if any of you seen it, but there was a kid who moved to Alaska, blew his motor, and swapped it in the public park..7.3

One week from today and I will be at a different shop.. Count down is getting shorter..

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Apr 9, 2014 | 06:43 AM

#1599

bbender85

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From: Middleville, MI

got the truck buttoned back up last night. junked one of my intercooler tube clamps during the disassembly process and it won't stay on under boost, so it sits in the driveway another day.

Apr 9, 2014 | 06:48 AM

#1600

SDElwood

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From: Savannah, GA

I'll drink to that Pat!

If it weren't for bad luck that truck wouldn't have any at all Brandon!

Apr 9, 2014 | 07:02 AM

#1601

bbender85

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From: Middleville, MI

meh, story of my vehicular life. just thankful my neighbor drives a company vehicle and encourages me to drive his F150 whenever i need to.

Apr 9, 2014 | 07:06 AM

#1602

Fordman96

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Chad how much did the cutter set you back?

Brandon it's okay my truck hasn't left the driveway in 3 months? With a full tank of gas (nothing wrong just gotten a ride to work) I'm getting the jitters from lack of driving.

Also, can anyone recommend a good welder?
Currently I have: Wire Welder - Save on this 90 Amp Flux Wire Welder

Looking at either: MIG Welder | MIG Welders | MIG Welding or MIG 175 Amp Welder with Spool Gun | MIG Welders | MIG 175 Welder

Opinions?

Apr 9, 2014 | 07:22 AM

#1603

Chad149

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From: Milford, MI

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Originally Posted by Fordman96

About $1,500. That included some spare consumables (basically spare parts for torch). Miller does offer some cheaper models, I can't remember the exact model off the top of my head.
Far as welders, I've used some of Miller's "Autoset" welders, very nice units. Makes it too easy to weld like a pro without setting your beer down.

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