Birth of Long John

[Intrepid]

I have been using a mig for 10 years or so.
A friend of mine is a pro welder across the street that has a tig and the odd time i need to weld some aluminum and him being the way he is makes me do it myself using his tig with his guidance then still charges me a case of beer.
But hey its his electricity, time, filler wire, and so on, so I don't mind it gives me some seat time.
So experience is basically nil but I plan on doing allot of practice after this black Friday sale.

 

[Intrepid]

Hey ORF check out this guy at Welding Tips and Tricks - TIG, MIG, Stick and a pantload of other info

I have been watching a bunch of his videos.

 

[fletcherson]

Have you done any TIG welding? I took a 8 week course at the local tech school to see if I could get hands-foot-and-eyes to work together! They kinda do but you burn up a bunch rods before you get consistant pretty welds. I make a lot of gorilla welds (strong but ugly) but no w and then they are unugly!

I used to be able to weld beutifully, torch, braze, mig, arc... never tried to tig. I lost my left eye in an accident years back and it really inhibits my welds. I can still weld proficiently, not so pretty. Depth perception is an issue. I recently procured a tig... not good so far. I watched a friend build headers, looks easy, lol... it takes time and practice to get it right.

 

[old round fart]

I look a Jody at least once a day! I know WHAT to do but HOW to do is a little ways off! Seat time is something you can’t rush!

Fletch I think you’ll be fine with TIG. Gas welding you watch the puddle just like TIG. Instead of moving torch away when you need less heat you lift your foot.

 

[Neshkoro]

Once you get the hang of it, it’s really easy.

 

[old round fart]

ITS ME!! Weather and back are within human limits so I got out. Indy cars came by Tuesday and helped put the finishing touches on the 700r4 in the Riviera then we built a carriage to hold the rear end at ride height and on rollers so we can roll it around. I’ll post pictures when I get the rear mounted. I found a great degreaser! Hunk spray tell! I sprayed on the rear at the auto part store and drove to the car wash. Waited about 15 minutes and rinced it and WOW! Pix to follow. A big thanks to Indy for being there for me!

 

[Spanky]

I found a great degreaser! Hunk spray tell!

I assume you mean Gunk degreaser, and it is good stuff. I used it on my engine block and tranny.

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[Snicklefritz]

great to hear from ya orf!

 

[Snicklefritz]

oven cleaner works well too in my experience.

 

[old round fart]

Your right Spanky. Damn spell check. Gunk Gel Degreaser.

 

[Intrepid]

I will vouch for that too.. Used it on my 283 in my 64 Chev short box truck,, worked like a charm.
Must have been 3" of gunk build up on that engine and bay sitting for over 20 years ,, took two coats and it was like working on a new car.

 

[JetMech727]

Been awhile since the last update orf. Good to see your moving forward again.

 

[rbsWELDER]

Interesting video of Gunk vs Mean Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eys2kZ_bxUk

$1.75 at Dollar General!

 

[old round fart]

Interesting video of Gunk vs Mean Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eys2kZ_bxUk

$1.75 at Dollar General!

That’s interesting all I did was spray and wrence. I like the gel.

 

[fletcherson]

I'll stick with my 4000 psi power washer. I went years without one, don't know how I did it.

 

[old round fart]

That would be nice but I don’t use enough junk yard parts to justify it. Besides the wife would want me to wash the house! Lol

 

[fletcherson]

It does wonders on the house. I do the houses my barn, shop, tractor, mowers, everything... I hate working on filthy stuff. Running a repair shop doing old work stained me, lol. I do love junk, I just like it clean. I do keep a gallon of degreaser on hand in the shop.

 

[old round fart]

With a little cooler weather I got out in the shop to play a bit. I mocked up the front end. I had to cut 7 3/4” out of the front axle to fit like I wanted it. I’m really pleased with the look.

 

[old round fart]

Here is a couple more views.

 

[Island Girl]

You definitely have my attention . . . I'll be following closely.

How are you planning to implement front suspension?