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EVO C gussets

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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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Can the c-gussets be MIG welded in place or TIG ?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Can the c-gussets be MIG welded in place or TIG ?
Every way of welding (MIG, TIG, ARC etc...) except JB Weld is fine.

EVO...
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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i used JB weld i know what your think and dont worry i went over it twice and used some permatex around the the sides for more flex
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rodney
i used JB weld i know what your think and dont worry i went over it twice and used some permatex around the the sides for more flex

i hope you put an extra coat of paint on there too....

corey d
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Using chewing gum, caulking and spackel are also patented methods of adhering gussets!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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I'm gonna pop rivet mine on.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
I'm gonna pop rivet mine on.
Great, I've gotta pop rivet gun in the drawer! Was gonna use either marine putty or bondo(with fiberglass of course for re-inforcement)
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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All of us former Marines are using the tried and true method of 550 cord and duck tape

if you cant fix it with tose you cant fix it
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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I was going to use Bailing wire! Old school HD mechanics trick...
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Ratchet straps, they worked to hold my buddies exhaust on.
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