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s14unimog · 03-11-2010, 12:37 PM

Center console for my s14...

After laying out the flat pattern in Inventor, I sent it over to be flow cut. This bent rendering isn't right as I didn't have my car in front of me to calculate the bends. Since my sheet metal rollers can't handle 0.125" 5052, I formed it with a mallet, some clamps and few pieces of tube.

Little bit of TIG welding for the EDFC bracket.

Steve Lloyd · 03-11-2010, 01:39 PM

wanna make another one?? without cutouts??? I would definitely be interested in picking one up............

JohnnyDrfiter22 · 03-11-2010, 02:00 PM

YEAH i would definately pay some money for that in my S13 to get that done without cut outs!!

Chamb-O · 03-11-2010, 09:52 PM

blu808 · 03-12-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14unimog

Center console for my s14...

That's pretty tight dude.

onehundredoctane · 03-12-2010, 10:27 PM

new ball joints, energy bushings, and the obvious reinforcement, it's been a while sine I welded, but overall I'm happy with how it turned out for my first time hole flaring.

blu808 · 03-13-2010, 10:43 PM

Fabbed up a hot dog cooker today on my buddies truck.

teamsprock · 03-13-2010, 10:52 PM

Stainless Steel mid-mount intercooler hot pipe

dato · 03-14-2010, 12:05 AM

M11's · 03-14-2010, 12:57 AM

good custom fab work by everyone. tell me what dimpled holes do for structure compared to flat plat. does this increase strength or just for looks. looks sick

atutt · 03-14-2010, 01:36 AM

They increase strength while reducing weight...

onehundredoctane · 03-14-2010, 10:18 AM

yeah each piece added weights only few onces after they were cross drilled and dimpled. all bolt points are left accessible, the ball joints can still even be replaced if needed in the future as well.

xdumbxguyx · 03-15-2010, 12:19 AM

what gauge metal are u guys using for ur gussets for cage?

s14unimog · 03-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakeshemp44

new ball joints, energy bushings, and the obvious reinforcement, it's been a while sine I welded, but overall I'm happy with how it turned out for my first time hole flaring.

You know I was talking about do this just the other day. Nice!

dkenn81 · 03-15-2010, 02:04 PM

sick fabbing in this thread!

Chrischeezer · 03-15-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamsprock

Stainless Steel mid-mount intercooler hot pipe

What type of welder are you using?, also what size wire? and what type of gas?

-looks good, might try some SS welding if my welder can handle it..

240 GTR · 03-16-2010, 09:50 PM

i just picked up a miller syncrowave 180 a few weeks ago, and just got around to trying it out for the first few times this week. so far, i like tig sooo much more compared to using flux core in my lincoln 140 mig!

here's one i just did today. its 1.75x.120 dom. the fitment on the notched piece wasnt the best and i could have cleaned the metal up quite a bit more. i'm using a red band tungsten, 3/32 filler, at about 90 amps. let me know what you think, and what i could do better!

az_240 · 03-16-2010, 10:02 PM

Dato are those the stock tension rod brackets? Looks good... I'm interested in doing something similar.

^somebody make me a front brace like this. I don't think UR makes them anymore.

blu808 · 03-16-2010, 11:50 PM

Built some front control arms for the Hankook Camaro today, and a jig. We are converting to A arm style front suspension.

fakts13 · 03-17-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240 GTR

i just picked up a miller syncrowave 180 a few weeks ago, and just got around to trying it out for the first few times this week. so far, i like tig sooo much more compared to using flux core in my lincoln 140 mig!

here's one i just did today. its 1.75x.120 dom. the fitment on the notched piece wasnt the best and i could have cleaned the metal up quite a bit more. i'm using a red band tungsten, 3/32 filler, at about 90 amps. let me know what you think, and what i could do better!

basic rule of thumb on steel is around 1 amp per .001" to get proper penetration. looking good for starting w/ tig!

roco · 03-17-2010, 05:01 PM

this is a roll cage i fabricated for a customer recently, its a full 10 point cage made specifically with irish racing in mind,
for Prodrift/Time Attack/ITCC/Road sprints/Hill climbs etc. it exceeds FIA/MSA regulations as its made from avaition grade CDS and is Mig welded.

xdumbxguyx · 03-18-2010, 01:41 AM

nice work are u planning to put an X on the door bars?

roco · 03-18-2010, 05:21 PM

thanks.

na not on this one, that all the customer needed to pass minimum regs for the motorsport he was competing in.

ballinnmiami240sx · 03-20-2010, 07:20 AM

Again you have raced the bar on fitting a cage. We require a 360* weld, so it is hard to get the tubing that close to the roof line.

sukimoto · 03-20-2010, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240 GTR

i just picked up a miller syncrowave 180 a few weeks ago, and just got around to trying it out for the first few times this week. so far, i like tig sooo much more compared to using flux core in my lincoln 140 mig!

here's one i just did today. its 1.75x.120 dom. the fitment on the notched piece wasnt the best and i could have cleaned the metal up quite a bit more. i'm using a red band tungsten, 3/32 filler, at about 90 amps. let me know what you think, and what i could do better!

looking good mike, keep practicing

dato · 03-20-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_240

Dato are those the stock tension rod brackets? Looks good... I'm interested in doing something similar.

yes stock ones I just used a 14 gauge plate for the sides and some round tubing, 10 bucks in materials

ChiSleepyEyes · 03-20-2010, 01:38 PM

all of this custom fab stuff is blowing my mind, i need to get my ass in gear with my car. what is a decent welder for beginners?

dato · 03-20-2010, 02:23 PM

I bought my welder from home depot a Lincoln hd3200 for me it's good cant complain. I weld all type of stuff.. But if u got cash and want to weld thick material get a tig welder

GSXRJJordan · 03-20-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiSleepyEyes

all of this custom fab stuff is blowing my mind, i need to get my ass in gear with my car. what is a decent welder for beginners?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dato

I bought my welder from home depot a Lincoln hd3200 for me it's good cant complain. I weld all type of stuff.. But if u got cash and want to weld thick material get a tig welder

The problem is that you'll need 220V power for any decent TIG. The 110V Lincoln/Miller/Hobarts are great for car stuff, since we rarely need to weld anything as thick as 1/8" and can work with steel. Get whatever you can afford and have power for.

dato · 03-20-2010, 02:43 PM

U think the 110 mig welders could penetrate the material to weld a standard roll cage? Never tried it. Maybe pre heat the metal and weld??

03-11-2010, 12:37 PM	#2791
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 37 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Center console for my s14... After laying out the flat pattern in Inventor, I sent it over to be flow cut. This bent rendering isn't right as I didn't have my car in front of me to calculate the bends. Since my sheet metal rollers can't handle 0.125" 5052, I formed it with a mallet, some clamps and few pieces of tube. Little bit of TIG welding for the EDFC bracket. __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

03-11-2010, 09:52 PM	#2794
Chamb-O Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Parker CO Age: 37 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	__________________ http://chambolikerambo.wordpress.com/

03-13-2010, 10:43 PM	#2797
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Fabbed up a hot dog cooker today on my buddies truck. __________________

03-14-2010, 12:57 AM	#2800
M11's Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Liberty Lake, Wa Age: 33 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	good custom fab work by everyone. tell me what dimpled holes do for structure compared to flat plat. does this increase strength or just for looks. looks sick __________________ WELCOME TO THE SHITTY WOK

03-15-2010, 12:19 AM	#2803
xdumbxguyx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 626 Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	what gauge metal are u guys using for ur gussets for cage? __________________ infinitwheels.com pitgarage.net

03-11-2010, 01:39 PM	#2792
Steve Lloyd Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: florida Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wanna make another one?? without cutouts??? I would definitely be interested in picking one up............

03-11-2010, 02:00 PM	#2793
JohnnyDrfiter22 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	YEAH i would definately pay some money for that in my S13 to get that done without cut outs!!

03-12-2010, 10:27 PM	#2796
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	new ball joints, energy bushings, and the obvious reinforcement, it's been a while sine I welded, but overall I'm happy with how it turned out for my first time hole flaring.

03-13-2010, 10:52 PM	#2798
teamsprock Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Billings Age: 41 Posts: 636 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Stainless Steel mid-mount intercooler hot pipe

03-14-2010, 12:05 AM	#2799
dato Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Age: 36 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews

03-14-2010, 01:36 AM	#2801
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 37 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They increase strength while reducing weight...

03-14-2010, 10:18 AM	#2802
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yeah each piece added weights only few onces after they were cross drilled and dimpled. all bolt points are left accessible, the ball joints can still even be replaced if needed in the future as well.

03-15-2010, 02:04 PM	#2805
dkenn81 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: motreal Age: 42 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sick fabbing in this thread!

03-16-2010, 09:50 PM	#2807
240 GTR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 316 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i just picked up a miller syncrowave 180 a few weeks ago, and just got around to trying it out for the first few times this week. so far, i like tig sooo much more compared to using flux core in my lincoln 140 mig! here's one i just did today. its 1.75x.120 dom. the fitment on the notched piece wasnt the best and i could have cleaned the metal up quite a bit more. i'm using a red band tungsten, 3/32 filler, at about 90 amps. let me know what you think, and what i could do better! __________________ Detroit Drifting Co.- Detroit, MI

03-16-2010, 10:02 PM	#2808
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Dato are those the stock tension rod brackets? Looks good... I'm interested in doing something similar. ^somebody make me a front brace like this. I don't think UR makes them anymore.

03-16-2010, 11:50 PM	#2809
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Built some front control arms for the Hankook Camaro today, and a jig. We are converting to A arm style front suspension. __________________

03-17-2010, 05:01 PM	#2811
roco Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IRELAND Age: 38 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is a roll cage i fabricated for a customer recently, its a full 10 point cage made specifically with irish racing in mind, for Prodrift/Time Attack/ITCC/Road sprints/Hill climbs etc. it exceeds FIA/MSA regulations as its made from avaition grade CDS and is Mig welded. __________________ "Racing is life. Everything else that happens before or after is just waiting." ~Steve McQueen [Le Mans -1970]

03-18-2010, 01:41 AM	#2812
xdumbxguyx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 626 Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	nice work are u planning to put an X on the door bars? __________________ infinitwheels.com pitgarage.net

03-18-2010, 05:21 PM	#2813
roco Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IRELAND Age: 38 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks. na not on this one, that all the customer needed to pass minimum regs for the motorsport he was competing in. __________________ "Racing is life. Everything else that happens before or after is just waiting." ~Steve McQueen [Le Mans -1970]

03-20-2010, 07:20 AM	#2814
ballinnmiami240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: gloucester, VA Age: 45 Posts: 517 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Again you have raced the bar on fitting a cage. We require a 360* weld, so it is hard to get the tubing that close to the roof line. __________________ 1994 FD3S Drift // 945garage // sumospeed.com

03-20-2010, 01:38 PM	#2817
ChiSleepyEyes Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 36 Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	all of this custom fab stuff is blowing my mind, i need to get my ass in gear with my car. what is a decent welder for beginners?

03-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#2818
dato Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Age: 36 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I bought my welder from home depot a Lincoln hd3200 for me it's good cant complain. I weld all type of stuff.. But if u got cash and want to weld thick material get a tig welder

03-20-2010, 02:43 PM	#2820
dato Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Age: 36 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	U think the 110 mig welders could penetrate the material to weld a standard roll cage? Never tried it. Maybe pre heat the metal and weld??