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08-22-2011 02:19 PM #1
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Perley - I think I like the fairing, too
. Instead of welding it on, though, I would paint it to match the body and attach it with 4 button-head allen bolts. Not much weight or stress there, so you could drill & tap some 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 holes directly in the frame horns and use stainless bolts.
Rickomatic - As a former welding instructor I shouldn't admit this, but I do most of my welding in jean-shorts and tank top!
(see pic) It's just too darn hot here to wear all the protective gear, especially when I usually weld for seconds at a time with minutes between welds.
Jim
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08-22-2011 03:06 PM #2
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Jim I do to, but I wear shoes and socks now, instead of flip flops, Feet are a little to sensitive to slag!
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08-22-2011 04:28 PM #3
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Hey Jim! Thanks for the input here. Yep, that sounds like a better plan, I like it. Trouble is ------ I don't know as I plan on painting the body. Looks lovely as is!
Except for where I spray painted that orangeish paint on the lower quarter. What are you building there now with those pieces of square tube? You got another project going already?
perley
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Yep. It’s pretty sad.
Dead!