DIY engine stand

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  1. BOOTSIE

    bootsie Paid Member Paid Member

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    Err.. nice ?
    I took the easy way out and bought one from eBay for 30. There's no fear at all that the thing will break when the engine is attached. Boring b**tard.
     
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  2. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Mines free lol and if I wasn't having fun making it I'd just buy one :thumbup:doesn't matter if I'm sat in my office or messing in the workshop I still get payed the same lol do you buy a lego set or a airfix kit ready made ?;)

    Belive me mine won't break either lol
     
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    bootsie Paid Member Paid Member

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    Good on you, if you've got the time and the kit to do it. :thumbup:
     
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  4. fasteddie

    fasteddie Banned

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    Your a Star Mick ....I Like it :thumbup: sod the haters ;)

    Do love this lol
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  5. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    I love that too it's low tech genius lol we don't have haters on club gti just people with different opinions lol
    It will look better in part three :thumbup:
     
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    fasteddie Banned

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    haters in the slagging funny sense mate ;) .....your good for it it lol
     
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    Sneak Photos from Mikes workshop today...
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    He had a go at a manifold too...
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    And intercooler...
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    lollollollollol
     
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    jesus, i'm almost lost for words [eek]
     
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  9. G28OPN

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    Manifold and intercooler for what though?! lol

    What kind of welding IS that?! :o
     
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    G28OPN Forum Member

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    Almost??? You mean you actually have some?! lol
     
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  11. G28OPN

    G28OPN Forum Member

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    That welding pic brings a whole new meaning to spot welding! lollollol

    Stop it, my stomach is killing me! Missus thinks im on drugs! lollollol
     
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  12. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Part thre to follow shortly when my mrs is asleep and I can get photobucket to work lol
     
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    Really?!?!?! Please, no more mate! lollollol
     
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    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Photo bucket being a pain can't post pictures of my awsome handy work lol
     
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    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Engine plate
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    More pics later
     
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    Are they scaffolding pipes welded to that intercooler?! lol
     
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  17. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Come on Will even I know you can't weld steel to aluminium lol
    Like wow I missed that last night lol

    And Nige after the recent debate about messing other members SERIOUS TECHNICAL THREADS please don't mock my work or I'll have a hissyfit and leave lol
    That impressive fabrication I'll have to keep practicing to get up to that standard lol
    More of my pictures in a bit for you to laugh at lol
     
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  18. G28OPN

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    Actually, I think its a brilliant idea Micky! A rat look, engine specific, engine stand! Will pick mine up next week dear sir. [:D]

    Yes, we need more pics! lol
     
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  19. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Part three lol
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    As I only have KR engines it will do the job and I can drill more holes in it or cut bits off if I need to lol

    I'm welding for penetration not cosmetics and I know I won't get any prizes but am I boverd no lol
     
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  20. G28OPN

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    Aslong as it serves it purpose. ;)

    Dont forget, you have an abf too. :thumbup:
     
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