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    How many TIG?

    I now have a Lincoln Precision TIG 225 had a Diversion 165 but wasn't powerful enough for what I wanted to do with it. yeah for the most part Mig is much faster but I try to tig everything I can.
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    55 IH Cabover build

    So took it outside to see what I have going on digging it just needs that sleeper. I'm going to with a 42" bunk that I found should be getting it next week. The pallet represents the sleeper.
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Slow on the updates and little short on the photos but got some updates. Some more dent pulling Not sure yet how I'll get everything smoothed out yet. As I can't get right into that panel to fix it better without cutting it out. Stripped out the dash and jazz to paint everything. And...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    ===--- From the little I've driving it around the back roads it seems fine but time will tell when I hit the highway. ===--- ===--- Those stock steel wheels I won't be using due to the offset and didn't think it'll fair well on the wheel bearings. For the rear I'm not changing anything...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Tada
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    55 IH Cabover build

    So after a little tracing this is what I hope to have. After some cutting. Just mocked up in the truck. Gonna just glue this on in for now even with the break. and hunt around for a original one. The one I cut is still better than the one I had with all the holes in it haha Next up was...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Well got lots done this past week. Made a cover for the hole in the floor where my air cleaner is from an old road sign. Think the one I chose is fitting for the motor and overall of the vehicle and all lol Mark up to cut the outside ring off. After a little work on the E-wheel Kinda...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Tada
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    55 IH Cabover build

    So after a little tracing this is what I hope to have. After some cutting. Just mocked up in the truck. Gonna just glue this on in for now even with the break. and hunt around for a original one. The one I cut is still better than the one I had with all the holes in it haha Next up was...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Well got lots done this past week. Made a cover for the hole in the floor where my air cleaner is from an old road sign. Think the one I chose is fitting for the motor and overall of the vehicle and all lol Mark up to cut the outside ring off. After a little work on the E-wheel Kinda...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Well got the rear part of the steering going and drove it around the shop a little the system works great.Would have pictures but the cell phone took such crappy pictures. On a side note I did find my camera lol So I started smoothing out the dash. Next was getting the heater box in I have...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    So got some more done on the IH. Got a shifter linkage working may still need a little adjustment but seems to work. Also made some seat brackets for the seats. Got my floor going. "I really have to find my camera as this cell phone junk really sucks" Yesterday got my steering...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Got some work done this weekend while I wait for some steering parts to come in. Got my brake booster mounted and hooked up, still will have to make a brace inside yet. Also got my fuel tank mounted still have to hook up the plumbing. Also started on the floor till I ran outta tin, and...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Yeah seen those and what I'm basing mine on also have a line on a trailer that I'll prob use for the back half easier and cheaper than making. But never know yet.
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Up on the slate will be to move the pass body mount over to clear the alternator and make the valve cover accessible in case I have to do some work to the motor on that side. Pass side is fine with lots of room Front Rad cradle has lots of room with the stock rad and A/C condenser...
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    55 IH Cabover build

    Well I've decided to start my cab over seeing as I've collected a few parts to get the ball rolling. So lets get the ball rolling. This is how everything started the wife and I where coming back from the Road Rocket Rumble this year, and spotted this gem around Detroit lakes. Fast forward a...
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    TECH: Reversing stock Wheel

    Next mount your tire and balance. Install and enjoy.....
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    TECH: Reversing stock Wheel

    All righty decided I needed an offset wheel last night. So I grabbed some wheels out of the wheel pile and took some pictures of the process I used. Seeing as I did this 2 times last night had a set of wheels labeled wrong and didn't try them on the car first haha. Anyway as you can see the...
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    Mad Canadian new to the forum

    Good to see more Manitoban's here. Have you put any miles on your car?
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    Home made tools

    Built a louver press a while back and now a cnc plasma table kinda ghetto bit they work well. I still have to make my slats for the table just don't really have the scrap pieces to make it yet lol
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