Bolts all over my body...

[southdave]

Hey that looks like it had the artic blanket installed on it???

 

[Recovry4x4]

hey that looks like it had the artic blanket installed on it???

bingo

 

[redline300]

I found out what the bolts were for. It is the arctic weather package. What it was is a big blanket type thing that laid over the cap and had a heather under it which ran off of diesel fuel. The swing fire heater is what was in there.

 

[redline300]

looks like Frankenstein there sitting on your driveway! Are the screws and bolts on both side of Franky? You might try LMC truck parts for a grill. Good luck and Welcome to SS!

Yes the screws are on both sides, almost identical.

 

[n1bnc]

Instead of removing the bolts, how about finding the arctic kit instead? You may find it useful.

 

[onegmjack]

I agree if the hardware is part of the Arctic cover,blanket,or Kit,would be better to try to find the kit.Could come in handy in your part of the country.Dwight

 

[mutt1966]

The heaters are located in the engine compartment one for the engine trans and transfer batteries and the personal heater

 

[redline300]

So I took the taillight off to see what was on the back of the washers...it is a bolt that has been tacked to the washer. Some of them I managed to get out through the hole and some have fallen inside. I then welded the holes....now keep in mind I have never even touched a welder before so don't make fun of how crappy the job looks! I enjoyed it and I will get better when I have someone with better skills around me to instruct the proper technique....

 

[Ripcord01]

Looks good for he first try at it. You got guts. The grinder is going to be your best friend next..Keep us updated and way to go..
Kreg

 

[onegmjack]

Looks great,most of the time even a expert welder will burn up the metal,or make the hole bigger.Keep up the good work you will have more work than you can do.

 

[ODdave]

Keep in mind, be careful of the weld sparks. They WILL melt into glass. It always a good idea to protect Windows.

 

[epitts]

Looks good to me, I kept making the whole bigger. I had three holes that I used a ten penny nail head to fill the whole. Just ground the nail head to fit the hole and weld around cut off and grind down.

 

[jamesfrom180]

Nail trick is good advise. Not sure I would use the wood chisel though. Prepping a larger area of paint (stripping it down to metal will save on some slag. Looks like you had good feed speed. Your temp looked pretty good too. Da*n nice job for a first attempt. Weldable primer is your friend in some of those areas.

 

[redline300]

Owie!!!!

 

[Ripcord01]

That is why you should wear pants that have knees when welding.. Sparks bite you!

 

[hotdogs151a2]

Ms. Redline300:
I have taught welding. I know welders that can't weld auto bodies that well. Keep up the good work. Remember the only way to prevent weld spatter burns is to not weld, now you are a welder. I did see a child in the background while you were welding. Kids don't know not to look at the welding light. Watch out for those little eyes.
Thanks, Hotdog

 

[redline300]

Ms. Redline300:
I have taught welding. I know welders that can't weld auto bodies that well. Keep up the good work. Remember the only way to prevent weld spatter burns is to not weld, now you are a welder. I did see a child in the background while you were welding. Kids don't know not to look at the welding light. Watch out for those little eyes.
Thanks, Hotdog

Thank you! My daughter does know not to look while I am welding....She also was inside the house for the majrity of it.

 

[redline300]

Did some grinding...

 

[jamesfrom180]

I can't quite tell but I would recommend using a flap style disk on your grinding. Welcome to welding 101, I will not related some of the stories about splater and flash burns in mixed company. Lets just say yours look painful enough, remember to button up your shirt, long sleves, and gauntlets. Or live with the little flecks of metal.

Also remember to tell your doctor that you have welded and or ground metal if you go in for a radiological test like MRI or CAT. Both my arms and legs show shadows from some slag in my skin.

Keep up the good work looks like the project is going to be great.

 

[southdave]

OMG , damm this green disease...............I need a life