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10-20-2014, 07:37 PM
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Skilled Fabricators step in please

I'm looking to hire another fabricator with automotive experience. We are having a hard time keeping up and so I'm looking to add another member to the team.

You must have a high attention to...
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09-16-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,453
Posted By Sims

Looking to hire another skilled fabricator

I'm looking to hire another fabricator with automotive experience. We are having a hard time keeping up and so I'm looking to add another member to the team.

You must have a high attention to...
10-11-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,608
Posted By Sims

Re: Miller Dynasty 200DX for sale $2500 OBO

are you selling just the box or torch, regulator, etc?
08-19-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,746
Posted By Sims

Re: TT gallardo build.

It's crazy how popular these cars are getting. I have billet fuel pump hangers designed for twin Walbro or Vane style pumps. Billet rails, Oil Filter relocation, etc. I haven't really decided how...
05-19-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 73,237
Posted By Sims

Re: Ls1 swap in my is300 lots of pics

Noticed that you are running the older 75mm MAF, will pick up a little power moving over to a 85mm MAF off an LS2 or C5 Z06. Especially if you drop a LS6 cam in there. I have a bunch of budget...
05-19-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 73,237
Posted By Sims

Re: Ls1 swap in my is300 lots of pics

Looks great Matt. You've come a long way since I met you at ATS 4-5 years ago!
02-18-2010, 08:42 AM
02-03-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,695
Posted By Sims

Re: Woodworking fab - desk project.

Haha, I don't think Ikea was open in Texas when I made that desk. I do remember that I had almost a grand in just the materials: rough lumber, drawer slides, pull handles, magnetic latches, glue,...
02-02-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,695
Posted By Sims

Re: Woodworking fab - desk project.

Couple hundred hours...

Basically just stack the stock with shims in between each board and de-humidify.
02-02-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,695
Posted By Sims

Woodworking fab - desk project.

Saw a thread on here a while back of some of you guys doing some wood working. Ran across these photos today on my computer. This is a desk I built about 6 years ago. 100% Solid cherry. Stock was...
07-06-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,405
Posted By Sims

Re: Mufflers / In-out on same end?

I spoke to Stainless Works at PRI one year about this. They told me they would built one with 3" in/out on the same end.

They have some pretty nice mufflers that are decently priced.

I have...
04-22-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,141
Posted By Sims

Re: Maximum RWHP on GT-35r's?

Just courious as we are at 1150 rwhp on a twin 35r configuration @ 19.5 psi. The compressors seem to be way out of steam and was courious what some of the honda guys might be experiencing although...
04-21-2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,141
Posted By Sims

Re: Maximum RWHP on GT-35r's?

Plenty on non Honda guys on here...
04-20-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,141
Posted By Sims

Maximum RWHP on GT-35r's?

Just courious what you guys have seen as the maximum RWHP numbers on the GT-35r's I know it is a very common turbo for the 4 and 6 cylinder guys. Would be interested in peak power numbers under 25...
03-14-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,843
Posted By Sims

Re: Making tubing anchors?

What machine shop does work like that for 50 cents per piece in small quantities. You must be providing the material at least.
03-13-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,843
Posted By Sims

Re: Making tubing anchors?

[QUOTE=dave@passenger;37740322]I could bang one out on a lathe faster than you could cut and weld one, a lathe is much faster, if you have a good lathe with good tooling and the proper knowledge on...
03-11-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,843
Posted By Sims

Re: Making tubing anchors?

If it is a one off, I've used grade 8 or metric 10.9 washers and bead blasted off the zinc before welding. The lathe method would be ideal since you could make it nice and thick but VERY time...
02-25-2009, 07:04 PM
02-25-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,935
Posted By Sims

Help finding 5.5" Silicone hose coupler in black

Need some help guys. Can't seem to find 5.5" diameter silicone hose in black color ANYWHERE. I did find it in blue but the company said they can't get it in black.

Does anyone have a source?
02-21-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 1,058,225
Posted By Sims

Re: Post you best welds!!!!!!!

Haha I TOTALLY agree. And likewise.

These were a PITA to build because of the tight clearances and hand formed oval tubing/transitions into immediate bends.
02-21-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 1,058,225
Posted By Sims

Re: Post you best welds!!!!!!!

I hear you. I love your high horse. I've fired my fair share of you, "pro weldors". It's that bad assery mentality that will get you in trouble.

I haven't really stopped to take pictures of...
02-21-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 1,058,225
Posted By Sims

Re: Post you best welds!!!!!!!

I hope you were posting pictures of your welds, knowing that you have a long way to go still also. Let's see the inside of that X-pipe junction for fun.

The color of your welding shows that you...
02-17-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,437
Posted By Sims

Re: new prostreet turbosystem

Looks good buddy. You using .083 or .125 plate on your intercooler tanks?
01-28-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,973
Posted By Sims

Re: Roll cage gusseting

Usually it's like .065 material. The dimple die stiffens the material.
09-18-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 770,367
Posted By Sims

Re: (GT35R_EF)

How about this Twin turbo maxima?
https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/JDriver18t/DSC00877.jpg
https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/JDriver18t/DSC00873.jpg
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