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Subject:Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
From:neil N
Date:Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:30:48 -0800

On 3/19/08, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> Well done Neil.

Wick-ed. --- :^)

Thanks.

> Your setup looks remarkably similar to mine.
> I hope it works well for you.

"remarkably similar" Yes. Hmmm...... I wonder how? --- ;^)

It should work fine.

> For those who think the WBX load bar is good starting point- I say bolt a I4
> VW motor in your van and hold the factory bar up there, then talk to me.
>
> Also, I have to disagree with the 220V camp.
> I can weld 1/4 inch steel all day long with my 120V Lincoln Electric MIG
> with adequate penetration.

Sadly the chart on my Hobart 140 doesn't include 1/4" when using gas.
But, I'm sure with a 45 degree grind and a couple of passes it would
do.

>
> And Neil- judging by the pictures, I think your welding skills are good
> enough now to properly secure your I4 in the van.

Thanks again. Really appreciate the help.

It'll hang nicely

Neil.

>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil N
> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:59 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding
> pics)
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/passengersideenginecarrier
>
> Getting better!
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
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