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Old 11-01-2010, 08:45 PM   #76
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Re: maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build

Ok I decided that to be safe, I would borrow a bigger welder from my dads shop. It is a Lincoln AC-225 Arc Welder. This should be suitable for the job right?
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Old 11-01-2010, 10:09 PM   #77
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Re: maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build

and get rid of that 60xx rod its not a structural its to brittle for something that vibrates
if your using stick run 7018 and it a good idea to keep it dry and warm
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:25 PM   #78
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Re: maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build

that lincoln will be plenty. a 7018 rod is great, however if used with the right amperage the 6011 will do a good job too. you want the welder to be set as high as it can go without burning through the metal for max. penetration. what kind of pattern are you running with your welds? P.S. I wasnt trying to flame your welding skills or anything, i just want it to be as safe as possible for you.
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Old 11-03-2010, 08:54 AM   #79
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So far I have been using a "C" pattern on my welds.

I would sure rather use 6011, because I already have a lot of it, but if it's going to be compromising the structural integrity of my frame, then I'd like to go with something different. I just want to be safe. But do you think 6011 is going to be enough?
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Old 11-03-2010, 09:04 AM   #80
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Re: maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build

Like gray said above, 6011 will work
And also as stated above you need to keep moisture out of your rods.
They make rod ovens to get the moisture out, I don't see why you couldn't use a regular kitchen oven on a low setting to heat them up before you use them.
Your welds, from the pics, look cold (not penetrating well).
What do you have your welder set at?
I think you need to turn it up.

Here is some info I found with a quick google search
http://www.thefabricator.com/article...-6011-and-7018
It says the 7018 is easier to run and needs to be kept moisture free.
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Old 11-03-2010, 06:41 PM   #81
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I usually use 6011 as a universal rod, it works good for most anything. Honestly the 7018 is harder to work with. a C pattern is your best bet, or a circle pattern. bump up your amperage and get some scrap steel to practice on, and run bead after bead after bead until you perfect your skills. This is how i started off and how I have taught a few people also. good luck
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It's been a while since I've updated but I've been busy with high school basketball in full swing. I got a little work done today, I tacked together my front mount crossmember for my wishbone 4 link.

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looks cool, i like how the angles look in the middle. And I hear ya about basketball, its startin to get crazy around my school with it. I never got into that sport, despite me being 6'3", my back is too messed up and im too busy workin on my junk to play anything. haha
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:43 AM   #84
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Lol well I love the sport, but even if I didn't, the school would probably force me to play, mainly because I'm 6'8". Haha. My 4 link mount/ support/ rear crossmember/ thingy ( I've yet to find an official name) is designed to hold the lower links inside the frame rails, and the whole thing is supposed to bolt right in. And I thought the angles made it a little less boring.
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Old 01-11-2011, 01:18 AM   #85
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Lol well I love the sport, but even if I didn't, the school would probably force me to play, mainly because I'm 6'8". Haha. My 4 link mount/ support/ rear crossmember/ thingy ( I've yet to find an official name) is designed to hold the lower links inside the frame rails, and the whole thing is supposed to bolt right in. And I thought the angles made it a little less boring.
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and u fit in that truck wow im 6'3" and i feel crampt in mine some times.... good work on the truck so far
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:48 PM   #86
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noo kiddin, i was always cramped in my single cab, thats why i got a 4 door this time around lol
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Old 01-12-2011, 08:14 PM   #87
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It's not my daily driver by any means (ive been working on this for over a year) lol. So when it comes time where I can drive it around, I'm gonna need to come up with some way to get that extra leg room. My DD is a 2000 escalade, mostly blacked out
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Old 01-13-2011, 09:52 PM   #88
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I had some thin lowback buckets in a swb, those gave me alot more legroom
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:27 AM   #89
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Got a little done today. I got my lower bars tacked up today.


Heres a close up on the adjustable rod ends.


Here's the upper bars I just have to get the angle set for the wishbone.

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Old 01-17-2011, 12:46 AM   #90
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If you use a 6011 rod, use the 'whip' method. Move forward 1/8" and back 1/16"(doesnt have to be "EXACT" just close. The 6011 is a penetrating rod....7018 is like butter! Good luck!
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Old 01-17-2011, 03:59 PM   #91
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I got the wishbone all tacked up this morning.




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looks great.
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Old 01-30-2011, 05:33 PM   #95
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I hate to jump in with a question about welding when its a build thread but what about a 6013 rod? I seem to weld better with that than the 6011. Maybe I just need to practice more. What you think?
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Do Work. Looks like a healthy back half.
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any up dates??
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Old 02-21-2011, 12:26 PM   #98
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just curious but where are you going to put the bags,and are your upper bars going to clear the bottom of you bed or are you just going to cut the bed more?sweet deal you got there.
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:13 PM   #99
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I already have bag brackets tacked in place i just dont have pictures, but this is how they look


MILLER TIME: thanks for the compliment

I'd probably have to to cut out more bed floor but i plan on eventually raising the bed floor.
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:22 PM   #100
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No updates right now. I've been super busy with school and its playoffs in basketball so super busy. Wish i had more time to work on the truck but i only have a few more weeks left in this season, so better make the most of it.
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