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JasonInAugusta · 09-25-2006, 09:09 PM

Ever try using a MIG on alum?

TwistedCreations · 09-25-2006, 09:11 PM

yes I have, it works pretty good once you change wire and switch over to 100% argon

The AP bed looks pretty good JIA, nice work as usual.

Are you planning on doing the back bars the same also, or just using the basic shape of that bed?

JasonInAugusta · 09-25-2006, 09:17 PM

I haven't, and even if I did, there's no argon here.

Tack and braze...works well for me.

Yeah, I figure once I get the other cutout for the shock done I'll start the tube work...have to. The rest of the bed is based around tube.

For those wondering what AP bed means, here's a shot of what I'm loosely basing this around. Pretty much what Badger's Mounty bed is based on.

microgoat · 09-25-2006, 09:28 PM

Now that's gonna be sweet

JasonInAugusta · 09-25-2006, 10:30 PM

Made a boneheaded mistake.

After I'd finished the first cutout in the bed for the shock and shock mount I made a template for the other side.

Made a reference mark, put the template in place, marked the bed, and commenced cutting.

The bad thing is I made the reference mark on the wrong side of the frame rail.

Looks like I get to patch the hole now.

JasonInAugusta · 09-25-2006, 11:47 PM

Patched the hole.

Debating firing my machinist.

So now the main box is in place, time for all the extra crap.

1BadJeepBruiser · 09-26-2006, 08:23 AM

Looking sweet dude, this is definitely going to be one of the baddest High Lifts around

Mike

Unimoger · 09-26-2006, 08:49 AM

great work JIA, love the AP bed, badger's rig has inspired many of us.

JasonInAugusta · 09-26-2006, 08:23 PM

Thanks guys.

The added weight of the 16ga steel has created a need for a stiffer spring pack on the rear.

I figure once I'm completely done with the bed I'll retune the suspension.

Until then it'll probably keep the soft pack.

Warn Off Road · 09-26-2006, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Ever try using a MIG on alum?

YEP! my millermatic 251 has a spool gun with .030 just for alum

JasonInAugusta · 09-26-2006, 10:53 PM

Bah!

I've never attempted welding alum...maybe one day.

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 09-26-2006, 11:18 PM

I have, TIGing. First bead was nicer than each succesive one. Not too easy.

Brandon · 09-27-2006, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Bah!

I've never attempted welding alum...maybe one day.

If you can braze (which I know you can) TIG isnt much harder, just takes practice

sicj · 09-27-2006, 06:48 AM

looks great! This is exactly what I was going to do to my High Lift....if I bought it. Only thing I'd change is the plastic shock towers in favor of some custom 3/16" tube hoops.

nice

1BadJeepBruiser · 09-27-2006, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicj

looks great! This is exactly what I was going to do to my High Lift....if I bought it. Only thing I'd change is the plastic shock towers in favor of some custom 3/16" tube hoops.

nice

Shock towers are pressed steel

Although some hoops would be cool

-Mike

Bronco · 09-27-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by microgoat

Lookin' sweet

Shame about running out of steel. I'm surprised you're running the shiny diff covers, the way they hang down they'll hang up like the proverbial buck teeth. I'm thinking the rubber plug option would be more rock-friendly.

But they sure look good, don't they?

Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build.

Well you could build a diff cover, that would realy make it stay unscratched

Bronco · 09-27-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Made a boneheaded mistake.

After I'd finished the first cutout in the bed for the shock and shock mount I made a template for the other side.

Made a reference mark, put the template in place, marked the bed, and commenced cutting.

The bad thing is I made the reference mark on the wrong side of the frame rail.

Looks like I get to patch the hole now.

You could get out the mig and weld it shut, then get out your grinder and do it again

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 09-27-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco

You could get out the mig and weld it shut, then get out your grinder and do it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Patched the hole.

Debating firing my machinist.

So now the main box is in place, time for all the extra crap.

Uhh....................He did it already

JasonInAugusta · 09-27-2006, 04:20 PM

Played for about a minute a little while ago.

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/f350.wmv

Did I mention how much I love this rig?

slobin3d · 09-27-2006, 04:34 PM

nice clip, at least we know it can handle a little air

.

09-25-2006, 10:30 PM	#25
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Made a boneheaded mistake. After I'd finished the first cutout in the bed for the shock and shock mount I made a template for the other side. Made a reference mark, put the template in place, marked the bed, and commenced cutting. The bad thing is I made the reference mark on the wrong side of the frame rail. Looks like I get to patch the hole now. Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 09-26-2006 at 12:02 AM.

09-25-2006, 09:09 PM	#21
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Ever try using a MIG on alum?

09-25-2006, 09:11 PM	#22
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	yes I have, it works pretty good once you change wire and switch over to 100% argon The AP bed looks pretty good JIA, nice work as usual. Are you planning on doing the back bars the same also, or just using the basic shape of that bed?

09-25-2006, 09:17 PM	#23
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I haven't, and even if I did, there's no argon here. Tack and braze...works well for me. Yeah, I figure once I get the other cutout for the shock done I'll start the tube work...have to. The rest of the bed is based around tube. For those wondering what AP bed means, here's a shot of what I'm loosely basing this around. Pretty much what Badger's Mounty bed is based on.

09-25-2006, 09:28 PM	#24
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Now that's gonna be sweet

09-25-2006, 11:47 PM	#26
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Patched the hole. Debating firing my machinist. So now the main box is in place, time for all the extra crap.

09-26-2006, 08:23 AM	#27
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Looking sweet dude, this is definitely going to be one of the baddest High Lifts around Mike

09-26-2006, 08:49 AM	#28
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	great work JIA, love the AP bed, badger's rig has inspired many of us.

09-26-2006, 08:23 PM	#29
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Thanks guys. The added weight of the 16ga steel has created a need for a stiffer spring pack on the rear. I figure once I'm completely done with the bed I'll retune the suspension. Until then it'll probably keep the soft pack.

09-26-2006, 10:53 PM	#31
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Bah! I've never attempted welding alum...maybe one day.

09-26-2006, 11:18 PM	#32
DISTURBIN' tha PEACE I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: On the G-Train!!!!! Posts: 6,081	I have, TIGing. First bead was nicer than each succesive one. Not too easy.

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09-27-2006, 06:48 AM	#34
sicj Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 427	looks great! This is exactly what I was going to do to my High Lift....if I bought it. Only thing I'd change is the plastic shock towers in favor of some custom 3/16" tube hoops. nice

09-27-2006, 04:20 PM	#39
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Played for about a minute a little while ago. http://www.projecttwin.com/files/f350.wmv Did I mention how much I love this rig?

09-27-2006, 04:34 PM	#40
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	nice clip, at least we know it can handle a little air .

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