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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

08-07-2013, 05:21 AM

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Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

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Posted By bansil

Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

you are correct and these are the pictures which show the differences in the buses

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

08-06-2013, 09:12 AM

Replies: 21

Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

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Posted By bansil

Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

my thinking is this:

and only pertains to the 3 different places I buy steel at work

1-1/8 dia x .083 wall tubing ERW (not DOM) is a stocked item and this means it's a lot cheaper

1-1/8 sq...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

08-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Replies: 21

Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

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Posted By bansil

Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

Round tubing is stronger than sq or rect. Same size,going with 1/8 is way overkill....it is just so easy to weld with longer duty cycle welders except dynasty series millers...they are "bible...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

08-05-2013, 06:56 PM

Replies: 21

Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

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Posted By bansil

Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

Make the 1-1/8 dia pcs (do not use DOM too much $$) about 23-7/8 long this will allow saw cut and plenty of strength

If you need help pm me and I will call at work and hook you up to possible...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

08-05-2013, 06:50 PM

Replies: 21

Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

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Posted By bansil

Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.

Use round tubing, .083 wall (14 ga) easy to weld no blow thru(like thin and it will "pull everything into a comfort zone...you can only weld what you can see!

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