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420sx · 05-03-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by EnjoiNISMO

I'll just leave this here....

Beauxner!!

this is a master piece

EnjoiNISMO · 05-03-2012, 03:39 PM

Thanks! Full feature soon!

Nissansota240 · 05-21-2012, 12:19 PM

Just finished mine

KoukiMonsta · 05-24-2012, 05:43 PM

work in progress. trailer fender, 20 gauge sheet steel. first time ever mig welding..gotaa learn somehow.

id appreciate some input on the headlight connection area. can anybody post pics of this? for some inspiration? do you guys trim up the metal to fit real nice? or screw it leave a little gap make it easy? ive seen some amazing looking fab work in here so experts please advise!!

last pic shows what i am talking about, the part i have not done..lol

240Shwag · 05-24-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Unless the chassis is seriously tweaked, the radiator support won't be stressed at rest, and you can feel fine about chopping out the tubs. Die grinder works great, as does a Sawzall for the big cuts.

This.

With the car at rest, supporting/loaded sheet metal would be from the center of shock tower line backward, in addition the rectangular box section from the crossmember mounting holes backward. The magic happens there.

jdm2191 · 05-30-2012, 03:01 AM

Well i'm no master welder but can you do a complete Tub Job just by Mig welding? Someone please fill me in!

Beejis60 · 05-30-2012, 06:30 AM

Yes of course. I'm doing that now. Just be careful not to go too hot when joining the oem metal with your new piece, I burned through a few times and it was annoying as fuck.

jdm2191 · 05-30-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

Yes of course. I'm doing that now. Just be careful not to go too hot when joining the oem metal with your new piece, I burned through a few times and it was annoying as fuck.

Are you using Mig with Gas?

purplove · 05-30-2012, 11:21 AM

Here's mine. I just got done sanding to bare metal and self etching the whole bay. Just waiting on sandable primer, paint and clear.

The main reason I did tubs is because I wrecked into some idiot without brake lights a while back. You can see where I welded the new inner-fender at, on the passengers side right before the strut tower to the radiator support near the headlight.

Darren · 05-30-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jdm2191

Are you using Mig with Gas?

"Mig" without gas (flux core) is not actually Mig.. it's just flux core welding...

So if someone says MIG, they are implying gas

Beejis60 · 05-30-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jdm2191

Are you using Mig with Gas?

No such thing to use without gas. If you mean flux-core welding, you can use it if you want but I'm welding indoors and already had the materials to weld MIG.

jdm2191 · 05-30-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Darren

"Mig" without gas (flux core) is not actually Mig.. it's just flux core welding...

So if someone says MIG, they are implying gas

oh ok gotcha thanks!

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

No such thing to use without gas. If you mean flux-core welding, you can use it if you want but I'm welding indoors and already had the materials to weld MIG.

yeah thats understandable

urnext · 05-30-2012, 12:14 PM

Tubs I did on my car last year

Tacked in before welding

Beejis60 · 05-31-2012, 02:52 PM

Is that a ford motor?
And what's with that monster AN fitting?

urnext · 05-31-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

Is that a ford motor?
And what's with that monster AN fitting?

1uz toyota v8, the rad hoses are AN lines

Beejis60 · 05-31-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by urnext

1uz toyota v8, the rad hoses are AN lines

Love me some yota goodness. Didn't realize there was an ITB set available for yota motors.....
And ya, I could tell that, but I've never seen a double female coupler for an AN rad setup.

VinceDude · 09-25-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Anderson

Trailer fender for real. You just cut it in half and hammer the outer rolled edge flat.

and I bought them here. Carry-On Trailer Single Wheel Steel Fender with Skirt — 32in.L x 9in.W x 15in.H | Trailer Fenders | Northern Tool + Equipment

You just mig welded it? Looks pretty clean man.

Beejis60 · 09-25-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VinceDude

You just mig welded it? Looks pretty clean man.

I MIG'd mine. Had problems burning through on the strut tower since the OEM metal is so thin, even on the coldest setting on my welder.

VinceDude · 09-26-2012, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

I MIG'd mine. Had problems burning through on the strut tower since the OEM metal is so thin, even on the coldest setting on my welder.

Did you stitch weld em or did you just draw a straight bead? Prolly why you were burning through. I assume tig welding it will surely burn through everything?

Beejis60 · 09-26-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by VinceDude

Did you stitch weld em or did you just draw a straight bead? Prolly why you were burning through. I assume tig welding it will surely burn through everything?

No, just 1/2" bead stitches or so.
And TIG won't burn though.

VinceDude · 09-26-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

No, just 1/2" bead stitches or so.
And TIG won't burn though.

I'll give it a go eventually. I'm more worried about bending the metal than welding it. I have no experience in shaping metal for anything before lol

Beejis60 · 09-26-2012, 01:07 PM

Take your time, be patient, don't weld in the same area and you'll be fine.

waxball88 · 09-26-2012, 02:21 PM

Tubs are non structural correct? Why not make bolt in fiberglass ones? Anything aside from durability? Ive got some decent fiber experience and could makr a drop in piece no welding or enginepulling required and could easily be removed

EvoVIII808 · 09-26-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by waxball88

Tubs are non structural correct? Why not make bolt in fiberglass ones? Anything aside from durability? Ive got some decent fiber experience and could makr a drop in piece no welding or enginepulling required and could easily be removed

That would be awesome, i would like to see this done.

treeafodo · 09-26-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EvoVIII808

That would be awesome, i would like to see this done.

So would I, simple in theory, I like the idea.

kalypso123 · 09-26-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by urnext

Tubs I did on my car last year

this cars screaming for a belt driven super charger

but thats just in my head ^___^

Johny5 · 10-08-2012, 09:46 PM

just finished this for a customer. I didn't want to redo the entire front floor section since his was realistically pretty clean so I stepped a piece of 18 ga. with my bead roller and conformed it in there. It will later just be smoothed and painted most likely

VYKTR · 10-08-2012, 09:50 PM

Great work Stew. You are doing this all with a mig welder right?

Johny5 · 10-08-2012, 09:51 PM

Yeah no TIG yet, very soon though! This was all done with a 110 buzzbox, hence the nastier areas where I kept hitting seam sealer and the works (no matter how hard I cleaned)

Thanks!

2stepGoesPowPow · 10-08-2012, 11:44 PM

Anymore open tubs setups? I really wanna do it but im afraid of any consequenses, driving in rain? Or just rocks coming up off the tire and scratching up a newly painted engine bay?

05-21-2012, 12:19 PM	#273
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Just finished mine __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

05-24-2012, 05:43 PM	#274
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	work in progress. trailer fender, 20 gauge sheet steel. first time ever mig welding..gotaa learn somehow. id appreciate some input on the headlight connection area. can anybody post pics of this? for some inspiration? do you guys trim up the metal to fit real nice? or screw it leave a little gap make it easy? ive seen some amazing looking fab work in here so experts please advise!! last pic shows what i am talking about, the part i have not done..lol __________________ @UpshiftEngineering

05-30-2012, 03:01 AM	#276
jdm2191 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whittier Age: 33 Posts: 3,717 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	Well i'm no master welder but can you do a complete Tub Job just by Mig welding? Someone please fill me in! __________________ My Build: The "Coupe De Ville" 1JZ Build!!

10-08-2012, 09:46 PM	#297
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 39 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	just finished this for a customer. I didn't want to redo the entire front floor section since his was realistically pretty clean so I stepped a piece of 18 ga. with my bead roller and conformed it in there. It will later just be smoothed and painted most likely __________________ www.stewartleask.com

10-08-2012, 09:50 PM	#298
VYKTR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Age: 34 Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	Great work Stew. You are doing this all with a mig welder right? __________________ BLOG / TUMBLR

05-03-2012, 03:39 PM	#272
EnjoiNISMO Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TUCSON AZ Age: 34 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! Full feature soon!

05-30-2012, 06:30 AM	#277
Beejis60 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a house Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Yes of course. I'm doing that now. Just be careful not to go too hot when joining the oem metal with your new piece, I burned through a few times and it was annoying as fuck.

05-30-2012, 11:21 AM	#279
purplove Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Age: 32 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Here's mine. I just got done sanding to bare metal and self etching the whole bay. Just waiting on sandable primer, paint and clear. The main reason I did tubs is because I wrecked into some idiot without brake lights a while back. You can see where I welded the new inner-fender at, on the passengers side right before the strut tower to the radiator support near the headlight.

05-30-2012, 12:14 PM	#283
urnext Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Tubs I did on my car last year Tacked in before welding

05-31-2012, 02:52 PM	#284
Beejis60 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a house Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Is that a ford motor? And what's with that monster AN fitting?

09-26-2012, 01:07 PM	#292
Beejis60 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a house Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Take your time, be patient, don't weld in the same area and you'll be fine.

09-26-2012, 02:21 PM	#293
waxball88 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,061 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Tubs are non structural correct? Why not make bolt in fiberglass ones? Anything aside from durability? Ive got some decent fiber experience and could makr a drop in piece no welding or enginepulling required and could easily be removed

10-08-2012, 09:51 PM	#299
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 39 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Yeah no TIG yet, very soon though! This was all done with a 110 buzzbox, hence the nastier areas where I kept hitting seam sealer and the works (no matter how hard I cleaned) Thanks! __________________ www.stewartleask.com

10-08-2012, 11:44 PM	#300
2stepGoesPowPow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Age: 31 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Anymore open tubs setups? I really wanna do it but im afraid of any consequenses, driving in rain? Or just rocks coming up off the tire and scratching up a newly painted engine bay?