I'm stuck

[mad_burban]

On what to buy on payday which is tomarrow. I have several different things i can buy but i need some opinions.
1. buy a tube bender/ parts for my yellow truck to get it running
2. buy parts for the burb, ord x-member + 1" BL + poly body mounts + mohave heater other small stuff
3. replace radiator/fix tranny on my 66
4. buy tools, welder sawzall etc etc, Pawn shop is loaded with cheap tools.
Damn decisions..

 

[mrdrinksalil]

You need to buy tools, especially a tube bender. A tube bender will change your life.... seriously. I have a ton of tools and nothing says I'm serious about wheelin like buying a tube bender. You'll also be surprised how many "friends" it makes you. But "friends" are fun to barter with. Any I can tell by how many rigs you have and buy posting what to spend your paycheck on that you're a man who enjoys the barter system.

However, shortly after buying a bender you'll be buying a notcher. Chop saw can only do so much. But thats what the next paycheck is for right?!

 

[4X4HIGH]

The bender can bend you a cage AND make you money.

With the money you make you can then either buy more tools or parts for your rig.

 

[howdiy]

Welder

It's so nice to have your own

 

[chevysmithz71]

option 1 then to 4.These are the tools I like the most.Its a good knowledge to have over many others.Welding and bending that is.

 

[mad_burban]

You need to buy tools, especially a tube bender. A tube bender will change your life.... seriously. I have a ton of tools and nothing says I'm serious about wheelin like buying a tube bender. You'll also be surprised how many "friends" it makes you. But "friends" are fun to barter with. Any I can tell by how many rigs you have and buy posting what to spend your paycheck on that you're a man who enjoys the barter system.

However, shortly after buying a bender you'll be buying a notcher. Chop saw can only do so much. But thats what the next paycheck is for right?!

Now thats funny, right after i was done reading some back articles on tube benders and peoples opinions on different one's i came across a tube notcher by accident and now i want one. Yeah i like to barter allthough i didnt barter for any of the trucks i currently have, i just got real lucky and had cash in the bank when i found em.

But yeah ive been thinking really hard on spending a couple of paychecks on tools cause im at a point where i need certain tools to complete what i have going on now. I still need to get a sawzall and some other things. I might pick up a bench drill press for $50 at a local pawn shop. I love pawn shops.

 

[misterfnygy]

well i would say that you need a sawzall for sure- cant get by without that one. The I would think a welder before the bender, otherwise you have a pile of tube that you can't put together

 

[mad_burban]

i have a small wire fed welder from harbor frieght that i mainly use for exhuast work and once i have the bender i was planning on buying some cheap tube from lowe's or someplace so i can practice bending it. That and i want to make a mock up cage before i try to mess with the actual tube i need. I have a friend that has a nice stick welder and i have another friend that has a nice miller so.

 

[mrdrinksalil]

I dont think they sell any tube at lowes, just pipe. (theres a difference). I'm addicted to buying tools. I always look at stuff thinkin "hmm what kind of tool can I buy that might make this easier". You know you've got a problem when you are trying to talk yourself into it.

 

[supersize75k5]

welder then bender..


and sell the trucks you dont need to finish the ones that you care about.

to many irons in the fire is a nasty habit to have...

 

[Midwestern4x4Parts]

I got my stuff in a odd order.

-- Torch's

-- Chop Saw

-- Lincoln 175HD Welder (Flux For quiet some time)

-- Press

-- Gas Setup For Welder

-- Plasma (110/220)

-- Bender (1 3/4 240* )

-- Band Saw....

-- Next Up is a Notcher , and a MillerMatic 252....

-- Also Soon Lathe , and Bridgeport

 

[misterfnygy]

Midwestern- I don't think that's odd at all. You can do just about anything with metal using a torch. Great first choice

 

[Midwestern4x4Parts]

Oh I am also ordering bend tech in the next week or so

 

[mad_burban]

well i was looking at buying this bender http://www.vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm then i met up with a guy i know and ended up buying a jacobs bumper and a warn 8k rebuilt winch for 200. I figure ill get most of my tools come the first if something else doesnt go thru but at minium im going for the bender.

 

[Midwestern4x4Parts]

well i was looking at buying this bender http://www.vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm then i met up with a guy i know and ended up buying a jacobs bumper and a warn 8k rebuilt winch for 200. I figure ill get most of my tools come the first if something else doesnt go thru but at minium im going for the bender.

I like my Pro Tools. The degree ring to me is a better design.

 

[mad_burban]

i looked at the pro tools one but its 200 more than the van sant one.

 

[Midwestern4x4Parts]

i looked at the pro tools one but its 200 more than the van sant one.

From where? Send me a link .

 

[Jagged]

Did you buy a calendar yet?

 

[Midwestern4x4Parts]

These guys have a good price. On a entire setup.

It is also well worth getting a 240* die even if you don't know you need it . Well worth it when you do .

http://www.woodwardfab.com/woodward_fab_pipe_and_tube_fab 4.htm

This place also has kickass deals that nobody I found could beat.
http://4wdfactory.com/
Here is a decent comparison Write up as well .
http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1668

 

[mad_burban]

Deluxe Model 3 Tube Bender Kit is the one im looking at with van sant. Here's the link. http://www.vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm Your link says 635. I dunno ive read some articles where some have the van sant one and they like it, and ive heard alot of good things about pro tools too.