Edmondo arriva a casa nostra! Edmondo the doka comes to our house!

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Poptop2, Jun 1, 2014.

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  1. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    This^
     
    Poptop2, Jul 15, 2014
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  2. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    I cant offer any advice cos I'm crap at MIG welding, I just keep giving up and getting the gas torch out.
    I definately need a light reactive mask though,
    Well done on your determination, I'll watch your progress with interest.
     
    Flakey, Jul 15, 2014
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  3. paradox

    paradox

    Some of us tried camping with malc but he sloped off and hid in the portaloo all night
     
    paradox, Jul 15, 2014
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  4. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Haven't you got some sticks to whittle? ;)
     
    Poptop2, Jul 15, 2014
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  5. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    We have camped together two weekends Para, the first time I may have inadvertently drank too much Whisky and slept it off on the floor of a portaloo whist lying in my own sick, but who hasn't? The second time was more sedate in the mud of cj where visiting fellow campers was restricted to those without a tracked vehicle!
     
    Poptop2, Jul 15, 2014
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  6. jivedubbin

    jivedubbin

    sometime tonight i'm going to have a go at reading this lot , the last time i looked you were getting it of the trailer @poptop2
     
    jivedubbin, Jul 15, 2014
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  7. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Good luck with that JD, it has meandered and got a bit emotive at times as my resto threads seem to do. I wouldn't have it any other way though:thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Jul 15, 2014
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  8. jivedubbin

    jivedubbin

    ok so i have speed read the whole saga ( looked at the pictures ) The learning to weld part is v interesting and i like where @paradox asked if it was finished
     
    jivedubbin, Jul 15, 2014
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  9. Diddymen

    Diddymen

    Keep going mate, you'll crack it, I know you will :thumbsup:

    With my first attempts I was always concerned about burning through, once I turned up my welder, went a bit slower, set the welder up right (right wire and tips) it started to all fall into place

    It is a balancing act of speed and heat, not burning through, but getting good penetration

    Another top bit of advice is to make sure you keep the tip and shroud clean, weld splatter will clogg them up and make things a little harder...it builds up gradually with out you noticing

    Keep practicing, never be embarrased and keep the pics comming :thumbsup: :beer:

    You never learn if you don't make mistakes
     
    Diddymen, Jul 15, 2014
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  10. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    and then we finally get to meet Malc & he brings the biggest chuffin mudpuddle the whole of Staffordshire felt the wrath of :lol:
     
    MorkC68, Jul 15, 2014
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  11. dog

    dog Tea Boy

    that's exactly what my welding looked like at first, and that's the same job i tackled too. admittedly i'm going to redo all of the work i did 5 years ago, but i've had plenty of practice on market stall and Dads LT35 inbetween the odd fettle on my bay, practice really does make perfect adequate buddy!
     
    dog, Jul 21, 2014
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  12. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Good to see the boys getting stuck into their resto. :thumbsup:
     
    Zed, Jul 21, 2014
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  13. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Note to self -- Pull yer finger out yer lazy git;)
     
    Poptop2, Aug 17, 2014
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  14. Paul Weeding

    Paul Weeding

    I was half expecting to see a mega update then.... ;)


    :lol:
     
    Paul Weeding, Aug 17, 2014
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  15. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    :D:D:D :lol:
     
    Poptop2, Aug 17, 2014
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  16. Joker

    Joker

    Once I'd learned to lay bricks I moved into cables, it's much easier. ;)

    Nice work Malc, I'm impressed and jealous
    :)
     
    Joker, Aug 18, 2014
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  17. happystamps

    happystamps

    Oh, it's this one!
    I must admit when I saw it up for sale I had a quick look at lockup garages and my wallet pocket started to itch a bit... Looks like a great project, and who doesn't love a doka! Went to a festival last year and saw a lovely couple with a canvas on theirs and they had it all kitted out like a tent- lovely.
    Good luck with it mate, I shall have to pop by and admire it one day soon :)
     
    happystamps, Oct 8, 2014
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  18. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Just a quick update. The front is on, the nearside wheel arch is on. The A and B post repairs have been done.the cab floor is 99% done, I have patched in the holes in the rear quarter panel and I have started on the offside sill replacement today. I have taken pictures but will hold back on them until the resto nears completion. If time allows I will have the sills done by Christmas and then I have the engine bay to sort. I am enjoying it now since I turned the welder up and managed to get some penetration. :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Dec 4, 2014
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  19. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Yey, i knew you could weld really, I suggested to turn it up. :thumbsup:
     
    Zed, Dec 4, 2014
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  20. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    It is okay, It will get prettier , but really pleased and keen now :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Dec 4, 2014
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