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    Nice truck around okla

    the VW thing just killed it for me, i like the look, needs some tweeking but why a vw engine... lol i know alot of people are probably thinking its cool and all that. and it probably would be, would box in the engine compartment (where its suppose to be not where its at) and make something cool...
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    Nice truck around okla

    Hey guys, found this got excited and then realized what they did to it.... then became sad.. lol http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4140396822.html
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    Welding to a cast iron block how?

    piston will have the rod still connected. Im stoked to start work on it
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    where to find metal pipe

    hey guys, i have an idea for a different stand, i need to find pipe that fit close inside one another with little gap, iv been to atwoods and all that and the size variations are to far apart, where would be a good place to look?
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    ideas on building a work table

    Hey guys, i am in need of building a metal work table, mine is tiny and warped. Im thinking 6ft long and 4.5 5ft wide. what thickness of metal should i use? ill ne needing to clamp things down to it, and whats a good height? about to start cleaning out the shop it is a clustered mess, and i cant...
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    sheet metal and metal rings where?

    Hey, does anyone know where to find metal that is already cut, like steel circles and designs that they make fancy gates and what not out of? i cant find anything
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    How does water get in Rocker panels?

    condensation is a mother effer
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    Ok. can I glue a top in

    find me a bedside that has been replaced and hasnt been glued on lol. get good panel bond glue, it does sand and feather, i use most glue with points of spot welding, never had a problem
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    Maintaining a paint patina?

    try to put on a tack coat of clear, and then do medium to heavy coats, thats what i do to get it flow, but i havnt shot alot of matte clear.
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    So I'm painting the fire wall and you get to input!

    depends on your taste, if you want it to blend together, or if you want to break up the colors.... not much help. however both look great
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    cracked lead advice needed

    i agree with Dr Crankenstein melt that stuff off, wear gloves and a mask. then do basic metal repair weld all that good stuff.
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    cleaning oxidized ID plate

    you miight try going to your local sign decal stop and see if they cant take your plate and make a negative sticker of it, have them make two, put one on make sure it likes up properly and then soda blast it and repaint it. unless your a stickler for oem stuff. just a thought , alot of work though
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    filler technique

    dolphin glaze is the cats meow in oklahoma, lol alot of people use a high build spray body filler, just have to watch out on the mixing and the age of the stuff, i shot a roof with it and a week later scraped it off... lol everything i sandblast for my customers and my self gets a epoxy prime on...
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    Filling oversize holes in firewall?

    scrap metal and a magnet my friend, you can use tape.... but it smells horrible and of course catches fire.
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    2 Questions, Drip Rail & its just a rat

    iv been known to use metal rod for drip rails, but honestly i take them off... lol
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    top chop ?

    couldnt have said it better my self torchie, would have been good (future reference) to take measurements and then put in the braces, also a good idea to measure it while putting in the bracing as you are now. kudos Torchie
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    Welding to a cast iron block how?

    thanks bonehead, you always know what to do, says to use 308l wire. also do you have any pics of the skulls you make? iv been thinking about putting some close to life size skulls on my stands, and no one does them like you do. If so message me and ill send you my email.
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    Welding to a cast iron block how?

    iv been building tables and tattoo rests and stands out of engine parts and car parts, i was wondering if anyone had an idea, or have successively welded to a cast iron block? i have a idea for a engine stand coffee table and wanted to attack pistons to the top of it. I have read that if you pre...
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    tattoo cart

    that looks really good, i started building tattoo rests for a local shop i go to, i make them out of car parts, they love the weight on them. i like the tattoo gun holder.
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    motorcycle dent repair

    you may take it to a paintless dent repair place, they can massage the metal back to its original memory. and or they also have the tabs you super glue and pull.
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