You'd be surprised what you can get when you walk into a Miller
dealer.... economy is good for people who want good stuff cheap!
Walked in a few weeks ago to get some welding wire for the 98's
battery relocate, walked out with that and a Millermatic 180 for $700
something. Nice welder, simple to use, and another tool I have no
goddamn business even looking at.
The harbor freight ones are junk... friend of mine had one, trash in 2
months. The chi-coms really cheaped them out.
Gary
On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 11:06 PM, M.B. <mailinglists@moparhowto.com> wrote:
>
>
> JC Whitney used to have aftermarket door panels but they were cheesey
> looking and pricey.
>
> I'm trying to decide if I want to risk a Harbor Freight welder:
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic-welding-kit-with-air-motor-and-temperature-adjustment-96712.html
>
> Or go all out and spend $$$$:
>
> http://www.restockit.com/mini-weld-model-6-airless-plastic-welder-%28ure5600ht%29.html?prd=1
>
> I suppose I shouldn't spend money as I need to replace my steering box (the
> plink plink noise of death) but I love tools, and it makes my (soon to be
> ex) wife so mad when she sees a new one. :)
>
> M.B.
>
>
> On 09/28/2010 08:57 PM, TerribleTom wrote:
>>
>> mailinglists@moparhowto.com wrote:
>>>
>>> Anyone know what kind of plastic the door panels are made out of on the
>>> 1st/2nd gen trucks? I have the infamous cracking problem at the top of
>>> the door panel by the door lock knob.
>>> I'm planning on taking the panels off and putting some sound deadening
>>> film over it, and I'm thinking about picking up a plastic welder to try
>>> to fix the panel. I want to be sure I get a kit that can weld that type
>>> of plastic.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> M.B.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Wish I could offer some info there - both of my Gen I's have that
>> problem and I never bothered to try and fix it... since there were
>> usually bigger problems to fix heh. I doubt any kind of plastic weld or
>> even epoxy would be hold up long term, given the stress the panels are
>> subjected to.
>>
>>
>> I seem to recall seeing a while ago - some company somewhere that sold
>> after market door panels. But seeing as our trucks are getting older and
>> fewer - they might not be available anymore.
>>
>>
>> --TerribleTom
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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