On 3/19/08, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Well done Neil. Wick-ed. --- :^) Thanks.
> Your setup looks remarkably similar to mine. > I hope it works well for you.
"remarkably similar" Yes. Hmmm...... I wonder how? --- ;^) It should work fine.
> For those who think the WBX load bar is good starting point- I say bolt a I4 > VW motor in your van and hold the factory bar up there, then talk to me. > > Also, I have to disagree with the 220V camp. > I can weld 1/4 inch steel all day long with my 120V Lincoln Electric MIG > with adequate penetration.
Sadly the chart on my Hobart 140 doesn't include 1/4" when using gas. But, I'm sure with a 45 degree grind and a couple of passes it would do.
> > And Neil- judging by the pictures, I think your welding skills are good > enough now to properly secure your I4 in the van.
Thanks again. Really appreciate the help. It'll hang nicely Neil.
> > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > neil N > Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:59 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding > pics) > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/passengersideenginecarrier > > Getting better! > > Neil. > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ |
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