Maryland guys!
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Julian and I are going to put a roll-cage in the hachi, and we are trying to figure out if it's more cost-effective for us to buy a welder and TIG-weld it ourselves, or to take it to a shop...
Anyone know of any shops in the area that do this sort of thing?
Anyone know of any shops in the area that do this sort of thing?
Jesus is the Messiah
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From: Silver Spring, MD
It's YOUR project car.
Anyone can dump money on a shop, but how many people can say "I biult this!"
Thats the whole reason I work on my cars, because I love the work. The end result is nice, but the journy is what makes the car!
Anyone can dump money on a shop, but how many people can say "I biult this!"
Thats the whole reason I work on my cars, because I love the work. The end result is nice, but the journy is what makes the car!
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From: Maryland
I could weld it myself, I'm just not sure I want to spend the $1800+ for the welder and equipment, then spend even more money for materials, and all the time it would take to weld it.... If letting someone else do it costs the same as or less than getting a welder I'll probably just let someone else do it.
That said, my original question still stands... does anyone know of any shops that do this sort of thing?
That said, my original question still stands... does anyone know of any shops that do this sort of thing?
glass half empty, chug!
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From: Maryland
STOP!
Its time for my 4cents.
As to your welding problems I just wanted to point this out, don't know if it'll help you but here it is. Welding equipment for $100.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/tls/101301540.html
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Its time for my 4cents.
As to your welding problems I just wanted to point this out, don't know if it'll help you but here it is. Welding equipment for $100.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/tls/101301540.html
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Second off, you guys are awsome and I just wanted to take this time a share with you a poem I found that describes how I feel about you guys.
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by Icesickkle
STOP!
Its time for my 4cents.
As to your welding problems I just wanted to point this out, don't know if it'll help you but here it is. Welding equipment for $100.
Its time for my 4cents.
As to your welding problems I just wanted to point this out, don't know if it'll help you but here it is. Welding equipment for $100.
Oh and L-O- F***ing- L
haha
Originally Posted by x0ny
being sick sucks =[. Anyone got some advice on removing those nuts for the oil cooler lines off the front plate and rear? I tried for like hours and I just cant seem to budge them at all T_T
Yeah you need a 21mm and a 24mm( I believe) open end wrench, one on the line and one on the fitting. Hold the fitting and turn the line off.
My Rear wiper works!
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From: Ellicott City, MD
Originally Posted by x0ny
being sick sucks =[. Anyone got some advice on removing those nuts for the oil cooler lines off the front plate and rear? I tried for like hours and I just cant seem to budge them at all T_T
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From: Behind a workbench, repairing FC Electronics.
Originally Posted by Tofuball
It's YOUR project car.
Anyone can dump money on a shop, but how many people can say "I biult this!"
Thats the whole reason I work on my cars, because I love the work. The end result is nice, but the journy is what makes the car!
Anyone can dump money on a shop, but how many people can say "I biult this!"
Thats the whole reason I work on my cars, because I love the work. The end result is nice, but the journy is what makes the car!
If I weld up tranny mounts or something and the welds are contaminated or somehow fucked up, the tranny falls out, I roll the car to the side of the highway, call up some someone and come back later with the truck to tow it and fix the **** later.
If my roll cage is fucked and I flip the car, I don't have the luxury of a mulligan.
Then there's the **** that I know full well how to do, but needs special equipment that I can't afford. Tire mounting, balancing, and alignments are some of those.
Originally Posted by CokeRx7
also.. does anyone have an extra power mirror switch that sits in the center consol that they are tryin to sell?
Originally Posted by Lt. Dan
Given' my local FB guys a heads up:
I've got an autopower rollbar for sale locally.... anybody want it?
Dan
I've got an autopower rollbar for sale locally.... anybody want it?
Dan
Dan, I'want it ! Let me know when you want it gone!
Originally Posted by muythaibxr
I could weld it myself, I'm just not sure I want to spend the $1800+ for the welder and equipment, then spend even more money for materials, and all the time it would take to weld it.... If letting someone else do it costs the same as or less than getting a welder I'll probably just let someone else do it.
That said, my original question still stands... does anyone know of any shops that do this sort of thing?
That said, my original question still stands... does anyone know of any shops that do this sort of thing?
Rotary Enthusiast
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From: columbia, md
http://www.suternet.net/autokratsfor...?p=14758#14758
so this kid wants to know if his greddy turbo timer will play songs..... and hes a 16 year old fd owner.
so this kid wants to know if his greddy turbo timer will play songs..... and hes a 16 year old fd owner.
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A nissan.. if you find one that would be great..
Anyone know a great way to get the paint off the mirrors? cuz i got some auro mirrors and they are red.. but it's taking forever to get the paint off with a knife..
Anyone know a great way to get the paint off the mirrors? cuz i got some auro mirrors and they are red.. but it's taking forever to get the paint off with a knife..
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From: Behind a workbench, repairing FC Electronics.
Originally Posted by BigPimpin'
Dan, I'want it ! Let me know when you want it gone!
If he doesn't take it, I want it. What's the cost?