Deck repair
- Emmett Thompson
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Deck repair
Hello all.
One of the many projects I have going on is restoring a MULE or rather a M-274 ( A nothing). The Mag deck has corrosion and some holes "Bubba" drilled into it to mount assorted hunting devices.
I am about to blast the deck and was wondering what the group thinks I should use to fill in the holes. About the only thing I can think of is JB Weld but I don't know if it will stick to the Mag deck.
As usual for me the body work is the last thing to be done as I am not good at it and it takes me a LOT of time to try and do it correctly. I am chomping at the bit to get this project finished.
Thanks
ET
M561
M109A3
M1010
M38
M151 X 2
M274
ETC....
One of the many projects I have going on is restoring a MULE or rather a M-274 ( A nothing). The Mag deck has corrosion and some holes "Bubba" drilled into it to mount assorted hunting devices.
I am about to blast the deck and was wondering what the group thinks I should use to fill in the holes. About the only thing I can think of is JB Weld but I don't know if it will stick to the Mag deck.
As usual for me the body work is the last thing to be done as I am not good at it and it takes me a LOT of time to try and do it correctly. I am chomping at the bit to get this project finished.
Thanks
ET
M561
M109A3
M1010
M38
M151 X 2
M274
ETC....
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Hiller OH-23
M-151 A2, M-274, M-274 A5,
M-38, M-561, M109A3,
M-416, and lots of parts!
EX C-141 FE CAFB SC
Hiller OH-23
M-151 A2, M-274, M-274 A5,
M-38, M-561, M109A3,
M-416, and lots of parts!
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welding holes
I took mine to a welding shop and had the holes welded up.Then I broughit back and ground and sanded the welds down. Can't even tell were the holes was.
- Emmett Thompson
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Hey Rod,
I have to work that month or I would be there....Darn.
Thanks for the replys, guys. I think I will try the JB and look for some all metal?????I have no idea what that is.
I dont know of anyone that will weld magniezeium (sp) so the welding is out. I sure hope it works out.
Once again,,,,thanks.
ET
I have to work that month or I would be there....Darn.
Thanks for the replys, guys. I think I will try the JB and look for some all metal?????I have no idea what that is.
I dont know of anyone that will weld magniezeium (sp) so the welding is out. I sure hope it works out.
Once again,,,,thanks.
ET
Pay+Perdiem=Pride
EX C-141 FE CAFB SC
Hiller OH-23
M-151 A2, M-274, M-274 A5,
M-38, M-561, M109A3,
M-416, and lots of parts!
EX C-141 FE CAFB SC
Hiller OH-23
M-151 A2, M-274, M-274 A5,
M-38, M-561, M109A3,
M-416, and lots of parts!
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ET,
Most of your larger welding shop should be able to "weld" the Magneziumn deck. When I was considering buying a "fixerupper? I talked to my local shop a few miles down the road and they could do it.
Fortunally, I found a mule that was crank up and drive, for the price of most of the fixeruppers. ChuckW couldn't believe the condition of my mule when I brought it home. And the crated genset engine was a bonus.........
Most of your larger welding shop should be able to "weld" the Magneziumn deck. When I was considering buying a "fixerupper? I talked to my local shop a few miles down the road and they could do it.
Fortunally, I found a mule that was crank up and drive, for the price of most of the fixeruppers. ChuckW couldn't believe the condition of my mule when I brought it home. And the crated genset engine was a bonus.........
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