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Forum: Fabrication and Custom 28-05-2009
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Views: 1,127
Posted By rixcj
Buzzbox T.I.G. Welding

Here's a thread that I posted on another forum. It explains how to set up a relatively inexpensive scratch start tig welder, for welding steel, and stainless, using a DC buzzbox stick welder.

I...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 22-05-2009
Replies: 38
Views: 4,092
Posted By rixcj
Other peoples' dogs are barking, and YOU get...

Other peoples' dogs are barking, and YOU get fined?

So...if your next door neighbor was showing off his new gun to a friend, and you honked your horn, outside, and it caused the guy with the gun...
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 19-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
It's common in certain segments of the US....

It's common in certain segments of the US. Vehicle rusting occurs mostly in states that have harsh winters (yes, they DO salt the roads), or near the ocean (salt air).

Where I live, there's both:...
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 18-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
Do your "on-road" vehicles have to pass a safety...

Do your "on-road" vehicles have to pass a safety and emissions test?

We do here. Passenger vehicles get inspected every 2 years (in my state...each state in the US has their own laws) for safety...
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 15-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
It's my own frame, so ..... it's my secret. ...

It's my own frame, so ..... it's my secret.

I wouldn't do this for anyone else.

So, if you go to repair your frame, you have to get an engineers approval?

If you modify your jeep, in any...
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 15-05-2009
Replies: 1
Views: 1,214
Posted By rixcj
Fuel Sending Unit Access Cover

When I had to replace my fuel sending unit, I didn't feel like dropping the fuel tank, so, I decided to spend the time to make an access cover.

I have a fiberglass tub, so cutting was pretty...
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 14-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
You know, Wooders... I've seen pictures of...

You know, Wooders...

I've seen pictures of frame repairs by different guys (some who can weld, and some who think they can weld), and it's downright scary!!

Some of these guys rave about how...
Forum: Early Model Jeep 14-05-2009
Replies: 441
Views: 220,118
Posted By rixcj
Here are a few of mine... ...

Here are a few of mine...

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc51/rixcj/DSCN1020.jpg

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Forum: Fabrication and Custom 14-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
The parts of the frame that I didn't repair are...

The parts of the frame that I didn't repair are very solid.

There are rust/rot areas that are common on jeep CJ's to begin with. So they got fixed.

Then, there were areas where the previous...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 12-05-2009
Replies: 15
Views: 1,935
Posted By rixcj
Funny stuff! Makes my life seem dull and boring,...

Funny stuff! Makes my life seem dull and boring, but at least I made it to 53 years old (so far...)!:lol:

Rich
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 08-05-2009
Replies: 79
Views: 8,491
Posted By rixcj
My wife works for a defense contractor. I worked...

My wife works for a defense contractor. I worked there for 14 years, as well.

The union has campaigned 4 times over the last 30 years, to "represent" the workers.

The union fights very hard to...
Forum: General Jeep Chat 08-05-2009
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By rixcj
Personally, I think it's brilliant!!;) Rich

Personally, I think it's brilliant!!;)

Rich
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 08-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
Thanks, mates! I'll dig up some other things,...

Thanks, mates! I'll dig up some other things, soon.:)

Rich
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 07-05-2009
Replies: 79
Views: 8,491
Posted By rixcj
That's exactly how I feel about unions, here in...

That's exactly how I feel about unions, here in the US.

They suck the money, and eventually, the life out of the industries they represent the workers of. They do this to justify their existence,...
Forum: Fabrication and Custom 07-05-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 8,562
Posted By rixcj
CJ5 Frame Repair

Hi, guys.

I'm a new member from the US. The Jeep Tampon thing got me here.

I've posted some fabrication links on the Off Topic Chitchat forum, during our conversations. I'd like to share some...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 06-05-2009
Replies: 79
Views: 8,491
Posted By rixcj
Hey, ZJ It's interesting hearing what you...

Hey, ZJ

It's interesting hearing what you guys have to say, and to see that we have a lot more in common, than not.

As far as buying jeep parts, do you guys buy them "locally", or mainly from...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 06-05-2009
Replies: 79
Views: 8,491
Posted By rixcj
Wink Here in the US, people have been living way...

Here in the US, people have been living way beyond their means for too long.

Banks were throwing money at people, whether the people could afford to pay the banks back, or not. The...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 06-05-2009
Replies: 79
Views: 8,491
Posted By rixcj
Thanks for the kind words, and the quick...

Thanks for the kind words, and the quick education, OIIIO.

I'm a lot like you. It doesn't take a lot to make me happy. I feel that I'm the luckiest guy I know. I'm not rich, money-wise, but I have...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 06-05-2009
Replies: 79
Views: 8,491
Posted By rixcj
Hi. I'm a new forum member here, from the...

Hi.

I'm a new forum member here, from the U.S. I got onto this website because of the Jeep Tampon thing.

Anyway...it's all in good fun when we bust each others chops, about our jeeps, etc., but...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 05-05-2009
Replies: 37
Views: 4,079
Posted By rixcj
Thanks, Fouros! With a 30 year old jeep, being...

Thanks, Fouros! With a 30 year old jeep, being able to fab is a must!

If only my mechanical skills were as good....:(

Rich
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