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• Re: Distributor woes; carry JB weld
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:14:46 +0000
  ...fonman4277@comcast.net (J Stewart) > I really advocate carrying JB weld or a bonding product like it. > One that sets up fast. > I hit...
• Re: Whole Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:34:53 -0800
  ...As for blending the paint at the welded areas, that only works if both sections started out the same color.Most likely the whole...
• Re: Problems removing rear brake shoe pivot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 19:12:51 -0500
  ...You can re-weld/braze or not as you like, the weld basically keeps the part from getting lost in the factory. Either way...
• Re: Weekender seat/bed into my '81--How do you install it?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:15:50 EDT
  ...You must remove the plate from the donor, and weld them into your Van. This is a reletively simple thing to do, if you...
• re. Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 20:01:51 -0600
  ...I just welded another sensor boss on and left the old one in place. It only takes ten minutes to weld a new fitting...
• Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:48:27 -0400
  ...The *correct* way to involves heating the entire part to about 200C and the weld area to a dull red before welding, and then...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 19:32:17 -0800
  ...usually fit in place, weld some, remove, weld some more, re-fit to check things etc.. several times, spending hours even. and I don...
• Re: Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 18:25:54 -0400
  ...Has anyone else mounted these into a van that did not have the welded brackets, nor the welded in nuts in the seat pedestals...
• Re: [Syncro] Can a used gas tank be safely welded
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:16:19 EDT
  In a message dated 7/3/01 7:09:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, VW4X4@FYI.NET writes: << I have welded gas tanks by...
• Re: Cylinder Head Temp Sensor- stripped threads!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:13:30 -0700
  You can put JB weld in the hole and rethread it but be sure to ground the temp sensor after doing this, JB weld...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:38:31 -0400
  ...Chris On 9/23/06, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com> wrote: > There are ways of cleaning it so that you can weld it...
• Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:53:58 -0800
  ...Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion) Good point about sending welding work to a pro. I too had considered...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:39:49 -0400
  ...You're definitely making a quality weld there. BTW, don't ever grind away a weld for appearance sake. It's stronger left alone...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:28:02 -0400
  There are ways of cleaning it so that you can weld it (removing all the air from the tank is one iirc). I read...
• Re: Weld 'em, was: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 07:15:33 -0400
  On Tue, 15 Jun 1999, Bulley wrote: > As far as welding up the seams, I plan on doing it to our 1982 > We'llfollowya...
• Re: bumper build - weld up done
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 21:38:29 -0700
  ...Oh boy am I inconsistent, in life and in my welds. But the welds will be ground down a bit to make either a...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:41:31 -0700
  Yeah i spot welded mine in place too. i think They were German too. Im going to remove them soon and ill know for...
• ATF pan gasket leak?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Werner
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 13:50:37 -0400
  ...no luck with plumber's tape any thoughts on welding the dip stick to the pan? and welding in a drain plug to the...
• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:30:13 -0500
  The $2.87 syringe of Devcon Plastic welder works for this as well if you don't want to drop the big bucks on...
• Camper swivel seat ? Battery box?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 4 May 2004 08:51:11 -0400
  ...I've noticed that the rear edge of the piece that gets welded in, has a heavy metal edge welded on, with a single...
• Welding cable for auxiliary batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:28:49 -0800
  I stopped at a local shop that specializes in solar/batteries, and stumbled across a welding cable that is super flexible. 4gauge wire bends...
• Re: Parts for S&S Headers exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:01:16 -0500
  Hi John Just weld it. I might have a set of S&S Pipes But the one I have needs to be welded. Small...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:25:44 -0700
  ...Made welding the tank back together really easy. I think it took longer to cut the section out of the tank than weld it...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:15:12 -0600
  A good fix it idea here!! Technically however, the plastic welder is not an epoxy and this might confuse some of those going shopping...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:49 -0500
  ...To retain the bushing in the 2WD stamped arm, > it is necessary to use a small weld. It's a very small spot weld...
• Speedometer Cable End Repair-Update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 05:06:57 -0400
  My speedometer cable end has been repaired ! Welding ! Yes, welding ! I took my mig welder and with the wire extended just touched the surfaces...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 07:32:41 EST
  One word of advice before doing the JB weld treatment is to take your heads down to a local machine shop and have them...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:22:37 EDT
  ...EXACTLY ! In fact welding any part of an automobile exhaust system is illegal in some venues. Check your local authority ! Also, welding can also...
• Re: Fixing case damage due to water pump impeller a la Condelli
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 04:43:36 EST
  ...the case by water pump impellers using JB Weld. >> Condelli fixes (sic) EVERYTHING with JB Weld. Oh, excuse me, or Ultra Copper RTV. George
• Re: Swivel Mods for 91GL Captain's Chair
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:47:29 -0600
  Does anyone have a diagram of the weld points? On Mar 21, 2009, at 9:40 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:09:47 -0700
  ...But if it comes to an important weld on one of my personal projects I get one of the real welders to do it...
• '54 RHD Deluxe Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 12 May 1996 17:26:13 -0700
  ...I also got one of the two read outriggers welded in. I first cut a piece to weld on the inside, kind of like...
• TIG welder in the San Jose area?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 09:59:31 -0700
  Hello- I need to find a someone who has and can operate a TIG welder in the SF Bay Area. After what seems like...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:02:41 -0700
  ...Were the new bushings spot welded in place? Or just pressed in >place? Yep, I spot welded 'em in place. >Question two: could the...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 May 2011 19:25:24 -0700
  ...Pic of old part tack welded to arm: http://tinyurl.com/3lbotjr not saying it's needed, but pic should show how small and...
• Re: ID plate welded on, rusty propane tank ...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:08:34 -0800
  ...I have taken off a few and noticed that the welded on ID plate that tells all the info about the tank, has collected...
• Re: Squeaky Clutch Pedal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 09:42:42 -0700
  ...a quick, clean weld will help. Of course you should remove the cable prior to welding. My knowledge is limited to splitties and Vanagons...
• Re: bodywork idea????
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:34:57 +0000
  At 1:27 AM 3/23/96, Claralw@aol.com wrote: > another idea is to weld a nail or some such on the outside...
• Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Tue, 30 May 2000 00:24:09 EDT
  ...Originally, this looks like the two were molded together in one piece and not welded together later. Though the tank is painted black, a...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 10:40:50 -0800
  ...Far from it! If the area where you want tack welds done is prepped, and there's a nice clean spot for the ground...
• Re: front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:58:44 -0400
  ...Lift the seat >from one side and it'll break on the weld just like cardboard boxes fold on >the compression mark. >I can...
• Re: Square tubing benders ?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:28:05 +0000
  I've often seen the cut, notch, bend & weld method used by guys fabricating frames for hot rods using channel, square & rectangular tubing. Basically...
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  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:00:01 -0500
  ...you man BESIDES welding? :p > On Feb 25, 2019, at 4:58 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > https://www.totallytrending.us...
• Re: pointless pressure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 00:06:11 EST
  In a message dated 3/23/03 11:40:43 PM, Kjmmensing@AOL.COM writes: << Can any one weld a synchronizer hub? what would...
• Safety Alert!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 6 May 2007 14:19:32 -0700
  ...This post screws into a bracket, which is welded to the body of the van on three sides: top, bottom, and the inner side...
• favorite tools...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 20:26:53 +2909
  ...great location/110v welder 3.Licoln Electric/Sears SP-259 MIG welder... Stitch/Spot,etc.etc. 4.Oxy-Acetaline torch...Cutting/Brazing...Blowing old...
• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 18:46:17 -0500
  ...This stuff comes in rods and is supposed to allow the "welding" of aluminum with little more than a household torch. According to the...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 00:20:25 -0700
  ...I am fully capable of welding and refinishing the surface but I >like to have a life too and didn't want to go...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engineinstalled ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:13:37 -0500
  ...After this I will reinforce the new "gasket with JB stick welds alllll the way around. I did this before with just JB stick...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 20:57:09 -0600
  neil N wrote: > > Tomorrow I'll check out MIG welders. Hopefully I'll find a reasonably > priced unit that has enough juice to do...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 02:01:16 -0400
  > . I just don't know how long that JB Weld can > last under the stress of a cylinder head. I know that it is...
• Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 13 May 2003 14:18:23 EDT
  ...tank is plastic. > You CAN`T weld the syncro tank, I tell you! :-) Raimund, Plastic can be welded but not with ease and most...
• front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:41:02 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if a sawzal, can be used to cut the welds? Can the blade get into the weld area, to make removal...
• Broken head/core stud..... (picture)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 10:34:53 -0500
  Little trick when you have a MIG welder.... and a metal bar. the heat from the MIG will dislodged the stud from the case...
• Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:44:08 -0500
  ...To retain the bushing in the 2WD stamped arm, it is necessary to use a small weld. It's a very small spot weld...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:37:19 -0500
  ...If not tack welded they will spin in the stamped steel control > arms. Of course they are easily damaged by heat. A quick tack...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:10:29 -0700
  On 1/21/05 7:59 AM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > A responsible welding project for a Vanagon or Westy would...
• Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:03:47 -0700
  notice how puny the welds that join the forks to the shaft are. there's a re-welded version with full welds. I haven...
• Re: Welding Cat & Trip down 80.
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 14 May 2001 09:33:02 -0400
  ...Is this something that I can take to a welding shop and > have them weld. The cat "looks good" on the inside and I...
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:16:56 -0600
  ...The Projectzwo bull > bar was made with .3" Diameter Dual Tubular Steel > Bumpers ERW (Rolled and Welded) .090 wall +/- 10%. My > welder says .090...