Know a welder in Brisbane?

tommo · Post by **tommo** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:27 pm

So, over the weekend I discovered a loose bolt in one of the lift blocks (L series - the one at the front with three blocks)
By the looks of it the thread just rusted out, the captive nut's still attached but next to no thread left in it.

As a temporary fix I've done as a recent thread suggested and lifted a section of floor up in the foot well, put a longer bolt through and a new nut on top of the captive nut, then tightened it by hand.

I want to knock the old captive nut out, weld in some plate, then weld a new nut on top.

My question is about the welding. I have limited experience with an arc welder but I don't own a mig or anything else. Is it worth having a go or should I just get a professional to do it?
Anyone know a good welder in Brisbane who doesn't mind doing small jobs?

Thanks,
Tommo.

Post by **Alex** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:41 pm

definitely get it done properly, and by MIG..dont want to muck around when it comes to them plates as they have a habit of ripping away from the body.

alex

Post by **yarney** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:42 pm

Hi Tom have a talk to Suby Wan Kenobi he just did mine

He is going on the run on Sunday its not hard on the car so come along:)

See ya Jan

tommo · Post by **tommo** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:14 pm

Thanks Jan, I'll talk to him,
What run on sunday? Where are you going?

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:45 pm

tommo wrote:What run on sunday? Where are you going?

The Club is doing a day trip to Condomine Gorge. Visiting Maroon Dam, and then following 4WD tracks through 12 creek crossings to have lunch at Queen Mary Falls. After Lunch the trip will visit The Portiles.

Meeting place is Boonah at 9am

Rating is easy - medium