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Old 08-03-2021, 07:21 AM
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I have been a Fabricator since the Mid- Seventies around 2005 I got out of that end and got into the repair of welding machines and plasma machines..

We all need to start someplace if your into the older 4x4 vehicles .
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So is this like an AMA for fab-related questions?

I'll start... Any tips for not catching my rig on fire while welding near (10-12") the fuel line? I'm adding in some frame-mounted spacers and hopefully sliders soon.
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So is this like an AMA for fab-related questions?

I'll start... Any tips for not catching my rig on fire while welding near (10-12") the fuel line? I'm adding in some frame-mounted spacers and hopefully sliders soon.
Having A fire watcher that really pays attention is always good

If catching anything on Fire or doing damage to paint or glass.

Damp 100% cotton rags work wonders you want them wet enough but not so wet as they drip and make a mess.

Because I get talked into welding on these vehicles ( A labor of Love) I made a few different shields that I clamp in place

Then it is the undercoating , seam sealer and grease or oil build up that will catch fire well before a good steel fuel line

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Originally Posted by wyoming9
Having A fire watcher that really pays attention is always good <-- Ah! Yes, good idea.

If catching anything on Fire or doing damage to paint or glass.

Damp 100% cotton rags work wonders you want them wet enough but not so wet as they drip and make a mess. <-- Thought about this, good to know.

Because I get talked into welding on these vehicles ( A labor of Love) I made a few different shields that I clamp in place <-- Good idea, will have to make some.

Then it is the undercoating , seam sealer and grease or oil build up that will catch fire well before a good steel fuel line <-- Didn't even think of that! Will have to clean the area beforehand.
Thanks for the advice! I had a general idea, but nothing really concrete. Hopefully you just saved my truck some burns, heh.
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