im45pl Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Welding is something i need to learn how to do properly. Good job mate TEAM DC AUSTRALIA My_Build_Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Getting' it done, nice man, getting closer! still tuned! 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys. The top bracket was made 1/8" too short in height, so I welded a strip of 1/8" thick steel on the flange to support the windshield pinch seam. I was a bit sloppy with the weld as I was scared to stay in one place too long and bend the bracket. Now its supporting the windshield pinch seam very well. The bar I bought is seam welded, so I had to reach in with the dremel and remove the weld ridge you see here Then grounded away two flats on each side of the turnbuckle So the turnbuckle can slip into the bar. The rest of the parts are prepped so I can tack it all in place tmrw and finish this bish up. Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Laid a new bead on the passenger side of the top brace, since the weld was a bit scant on that side. Tacked in the pole. Made the bar with a swoop so more pressure would be on the windshield flange. Harbor Freight blankets are not flame retardant. Pretty sure theyre extra flammable, actually. Im really freakin proud of this weld: Here's how the turnbuckle meets the upper bar Straight down the line Ive been banging the SAE1500 for the past few months. Im SO fucking stoked to get the 6K back in! Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1Fanatic Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Very impressed with the welding! I tell my wife all the time that I wished I learned how to weld. I would be building custom cars and motorcycles instead of repairing cars on the side. 2000 Toyota Solara SEV6, 200 amp alternator, Jensen VX7020, Hifonics American Warrior Taurus X, Hifonics American Warrior Centurion X, JBL Club 6500C, Power Acoustik XP2K-4102, Coustic Power Logic HT-612 in a BP4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Thank you. Ive never welded before last week. I really recommend anyone to pick up a welder and give it a shot. Very satisfying getting so much work done so quickly! Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkrell11 Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 It helps that you bought a quality welder I almost went with hobart before I went with Miller, they're owned by the same corporation if I remember correctly. If you want to better your skills there's a welding tips and tricks channel on youtube and he has some pretty informative videos. I don't care much for welding with flux core but it is handy, stick with it and your skills will improve. Additionally you're probably better off removing the nozzle if you're welding flux core it's more for directing the flow of shielding gas which you aren't using and will just collect heat. Current Build: 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Build (AKA Project Silent Night) Mechman, Neo Slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonXL04 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Such a sick build man. Where in Htown are you? I work the refineries in Pasadena a lot. Would like to check this thing out sometime when I'm down there. 18 Sierra 6.2 Z71 : 3 F8L's, DD M2a @.67, 1.95@33 05 TL build log SOLD 04 YukonXL : jvc kw-v51bt , RE 6.5c, 4 jbl gt5 12s, Memphis pr1000.1 5.5 cu.ft. sealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks man. NW side (Cypress area). I dont get down to the SE side a lot... Shit might get jacked LOL. Dang, you drive from Arlington down to Pasadena? I hope thats not a regular commute! Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonXL04 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Lol well when I go down, I stay for a month or 2. Also I usually stay just south of the woodlands off 1960. I'll hit you up next time I come down. Should be in a few weeks. 18 Sierra 6.2 Z71 : 3 F8L's, DD M2a @.67, 1.95@33 05 TL build log SOLD 04 YukonXL : jvc kw-v51bt , RE 6.5c, 4 jbl gt5 12s, Memphis pr1000.1 5.5 cu.ft. sealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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