83 Slow build

[nisota]

Anybody have any experience with this welder? Clarke 190EN Mig/fluxcore Gas/No gas 220v Just looking for positive negative about it.
http://www.amazon.com/Clarke-190EN-Fluxcore-Welder-220V/dp/B004UTTYT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366570151&sr=8-1&keywords=clark+220+mig+welder

[TheChewMaster]

I looked into one of those in the past. Duty cycle is pretty low I've heard of adding computer fans to I prove the issue. It ain't no miller, Lincoln, or Hobart that's for sure. Want a good welder pick one of those up, but I'm sure the Clark will throw down some descent welds, gotta be better than a harbor freight

[nisota]

I looked into one of those in the past. Duty cycle is pretty low I've heard of adding computer fans to I prove the issue. It ain't no miller, Lincoln, or Hobart that's for sure. Want a good welder pick one of those up, but I'm sure the Clark will throw down some descent welds, gotta be better than a harbor freight

Thanks for the reply I appreciate it.

[nisota]

So I have a set of shock hoops the I originally intended to mount on the rear vertically like the front but they are too tall and my shocks wont reach them let alone be anywhere near correct travel length so I came up with this idea yea I know it looks funny and I've never seen it done before but figured I would post the idea up with a picture and see what you guys thought.

[HogCanyonHopper]

Interesting. Hey, if you get the travel you need and they bolt up, what the heck eh 

[nisota]

Interesting. Hey, if you get the travel you need and they bolt up, what the heck eh 

Heck yes that's what my thoughts were, This way they will also stay tucked under my expanded metal bed that I was thinking of running, Thanks for the positive feedback.

[nisota]

Things left to do that I can think off the top of my head.

Things to weld:

Shock hoops F/R
Shock tabs front axle
Bed
Steering column
Cross member mounts
Frame inner passenger side (plate it)

Things Need to buy:

Angle iron 3"x3"x8"
10' Fuel line
Fuel filter
Gear oil
Motor oil
Oil filter
Flat bar steel
Get my Drive lines extended to R: 52 ¾  F: 31 1/8

Things needed done:

Mount brake lines/ front calipers
Bleed brakes
Mount slave cylinder, bleed it
Mount fuel tank & lines

[SloCrawler]

Looks nice..

[nisota]

Looks nice..

Thanks 

[NITE KRAWLERS]

It looks legit man! Wat if u flipped them over also so the shocks would mount on the underside, not sure if this will work for ya !

[NITE KRAWLERS]

Also just a idea but on my old set up I just welded a bolt to that cross member an mounted them right on that an put the nut on tight an good to go! Never had a problem with it at all! U can kinda see it in this pic!

[nisota]

It looks legit man! Wat if u flipped them over also so the shocks would mount on the underside, not sure if this will work for ya !

I planned to notch into the tube about 1/2" and at that height I will get pretty close to correct up/down travel still working it a little bit but that's what I am currently thinking.

[nisota]

Also just a idea but on my old set up I just welded a bolt to that cross member an mounted them right on that an put the nut on tight an good to go! Never had a problem with it at all!

I tried this but I Prematurely to this build welded my shock tabs to the top of my axle 3 years ago so they don't line up so that's when I came up with this idea. They lined up on the other truck I had which was a 4x4 frame but then on this 2wd build they did not about 3" off to the rear of that cross member.

[nisota]

I'm currently on hold due to finances waiting to buy some things for this truck so for now I'm working on truck with stuff I have laying around the yard So I took this cargo hitch extender piece and unbolted the receiver portion then used the rest of it to hold my fuel tank & battery. I'm going to finish the rest of the bed with the original plastic bed liner doved to fit in bed I think it will work good & be easily removed if ever need be.

[nisota]

Did some work this morning, Got the bed mocked up ready to be one piece again and be able to hold my gear. Goin' Fishin now!!

Not much room but it will work.

[TheChewMaster]

What bed?? looks like some scrap to me

Is that a subtle dove tail action i see

[nisota]

What bed?? looks like some scrap to me

Is that a subtle dove tail action i see

Yea thats the other half of my bed sides they need to be welded back on to my truck. What bed space I have is just enough for my camping gear & cooler Nothing else required I travel lite.

[nisota]

Nothing new to report except I finally got my truck into a garage and got some extra $$ so I elk be finishing it very soon I'm super stoked!

[dropzone]

Nothing new to report except I finally got my truck into a garage and got some extra $$ so I elk be finishing it very soon I'm super stoked!

having a garage to work in makes life way easier...glad that you are gonna be able to get back at it..

[nisota]

Thanks for your encouragement, plan to fire up the motor Monday first time in over 2 years

[nisota]

A little progress 2 rock sliders & 4 shocks

Notice rear shocks are moutned like I previously showed some of you my idea.

[nisota]

Rip Shawn Wonsyld 8/5/88 - 9/7/13 you were a great friend.  Guy in blue truck & next to logs is him.