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@@DeathHelper420 still don’t know if I’ll ever add a top but I am considering it and it would definitely be more room with a taller windshield… then again I’ve never been practical when it comes to cars. 🤣

Yep, think I have to!

Originally the plan was definitely to chop it, but I mocked it up tall just for fun and felt the same way. But I’m still going to chop it… at least I’m pretty sure I am… 🤣

@@AJStarch I guess a lot of it depends on what kind of paint job you're going to give it. Some designs would work better on a larger canvas.

Yeah I’m definitely leaning towards the chop. Already have the goggles but need a leather aviator helmet!

@@kevinshorter5861 Thanks man! 🙏

@@gratefuldawgs2738 yeah, I’m pretty sure that’s the way I’m going!

@@andre1987eph Thank you, we’re lucky to be able to have such a nice neighborhood and I love the driveway for skateboarding! Thanks for watching!

@@vanessapervaiz1053 Glad it helped you out, thanks for watching!

@@tboyz1 Go for it, it isn’t that hard. Just go slow and methodically, good luck!

@@75YBA Yep, agree but there’s always exceptions to the rule. 🤣 Thanks for watching!

@@bobhalstead1879 🤣 I agree! Definitely one of those “Do as I say, not as I do” situations and I do not recommend this method. I’ll be building a spreader tool before I take it apart!

@@bobhalstead1879 All I had on hand was 1/4” so I had to make do with what I had.

@@bobhalstead1879 Cool idea, I’ll have to keep my eye out for one to make my own spreader bar. Thanks for watching!

Shrinker/stretcher & tipping dies is the plan for the rear. When I started the front I didn’t have all the tools so I just improvised. I’m hoping the rears will go faster and easier!

lol. Thanks dude! I’m loving the dimple dies… at this point I’m just looking for stuff to use them on.

Thanks Vino, they’ll be expose for a while yet, it’s going to be quite some time before it’s ready for interior and I learn to sew!

Good thinking! Thanks for watching!

Thanks Randie!

Thank you! Cheers!

Ok.... figured it out..... I needed to use my real hammer and not be nervous. Aha.... on to the next step.

@@barbmartell7901 Glad my instructions helped and that you figured it out! Yeah, it does take some force to drive it in… to anyone else trying to get it in, you can hold the pin with a pair of pliers so you can give it some solid whacks within fear of hitting your fingers. Thanks for watching!

That welding shirt was my Dad’s so I have no idea where he got it. He gave it to me since he doesn’t use it anymore. It’s great when it’s cooler out but it is to hot for the summers here.

I would agree except I bought it used at a fraction of the original price and put $6.00 into it to make it do what I need.

Haha could be… I didn’t see who actually delivered it though. Thanks for watching!

Yeah, it was handy and I was just starting them… looks silly but it did its job 🤣 Thanks for watching!

The manual says carbon steel and aluminum but I did weld some thin scraps of magnetic stainless steel with it. I didn’t have anything thicker pieces or non-magnetic stainless to try it on though. Thanks for watching!

Any suggestions on what ginger and turmeric supplements? I was already considering them but it’s always good to hear of first hand success!

@@AJStarch I've had good luck with Nature's Bounty brand supplements. Ginger seems to be ginger, no matter who grinds it up and puts it in a pill. There's more variation in turmeric brands; some are whole plant and some are standardized curcumin and it's the standardized ones that you want. There's parts of the turmeric plant that don't do anything for you. I took whatever it said on the side of the jar and doubled it but since you are already taking an anti-inflammatory, I'm not even sure I would take any of these without talking to your doctor or their nurse practitioner or PA first.

Smart decision waiting for coverage! Medical bills can pile up fast and make a mess of your life. I used to play hockey too, so I know how that goes. I quit when I was around 40 because in one game I thought I broke my arm in the first period, sat the second and felt good enough to go back out in the third and then thought I broke my leg and had to be helped off the ice. Finished the season and decided to quit. Plus all the adult games were late at night and that was getting rough because I traveled for work. Good luck on that ramp, wish I had space for a permanent ramp like that.

@@AJStarch we travel 1.5 hours each way for our adult league, I live in the south. Even worse getting home bruised and stiff from the trip. Starting with a few “garage ramps” to drag out from time to time, then maybe a mini-ramp

Thanks, I’ve really been missing it!

Thanks and yea, at least to a point. For awhile there it hurt too bad to work on the rod either. Thanks for watching!

Man that sucks way worse than what I’m dealing with! Was damage done by the harness jerking against your shoulders when the chute pops? I’ve never skydived but always wanted to try it.

@@AJStarch we don't Skye dive. We jump static line from just 1200 feet. It is quick. I think it is just wear and tear from this lifestyle as a whole. The chute, the landing, the foot movements under weight. This is a young man's game for a reason. But still doing everything I can, sometimes not very well 😂.

@@AdventuresInSkateboarding sorry, didn’t mean to be derivative. I know what you do is way different than recreational sky diving, but hey I’m a civilian! 😁

@@AJStarch oh no worries. Sky diving would be rad. I wouldn't know what to do with so much time 😂

@@AdventuresInSkateboarding Bragg?

Yeah PT is helping but just slower than I’d like. Getting old isn’t for the weak!

Ha, I’d still love to learn hand plants but yeah that’s going to be delayed. I still have a goal to drop in on a vert ramp within two years. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, the start of the year has been kind of depressing for me with all the setbacks so it helps! I’ve loved hot rods and skateboarding since I was a kid but never got good at either. Trying to change that now!

I’m really happy with mine too, thanks for watching!

If you’re in the area you definitely should, the locals were still expanding it when I was there and they’ve done a great job of it. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, I was actually surprised when the oil canning stopped, this is my first time trying to do real bodywork. I’m planning on making my own molding around the back of the cockpit so I want the painted edge to show so I won’t be bringing upholstery over the lip.

It would be nice to have more space but the truth is I’d just fill that up too 🤣. And thanks about the shrinker/stretcher, it actually works pretty good so I’m happy with my design.

Thanks, just wish it would shape up more quickly!

Thanks man, I’ve since done a LOT more welding with it and I’m still in love with it! It’ll be shown in an upcoming video on my hot rod. thanks for watching!

Oh yeah, I also have since used it to spot weld three layers of 18ga steel together which is over 1/8” thick total!

@@AJStarch I think I have just the project lined up that this would work with!

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Yeah, I’m really happy with it so far and I’ve done a ton more welds with it! I don’t see any options for different tongs but there’s tons of different sizes and shapes of them on Amazon and eBay.

It sure is, I love it!

Yep, it does have two prongs! Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

I have no idea, mine didn’t come with a carrying strap!

No problem, glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

Yeah, having a small space forces creative thinking 🤣 I’m excited to start learning to use it as I’m sure in the long run it will make my bodywork easier and better. Thanks for watching!