Can anyone recommend a fab shop in central Fl for top chop on p1k5? I have zero welding skills.
JenElio
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If you were closer I'd say bring it by and we'll chop'r down.....unless you want to make the drive. I'm not familiar with shops on your side.
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No better time to learn. Thrown to the wolves. Thats how Roush Racing tought me!
Thanks, google says you are about 3.5 hrs from me, not out of the question. Would need to wait until after the holidays for sure. Appreciate the offer, I may reach out if I can’t find anything.
Yea I have been following a thread on here about welders and have looked really hard. I know a guy (in Ohio) that dropped close to 10k on a full miller set up 6-7 years ago and has never used it. But man it looks pretty in his shop.
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First off “really hard” NoHmo ok? 🤣 JM
You dont have to spend that much. You can go for example TSC and get a nice miller, Lincoln or Hobart like I have that uses Gas preferably for $5-600 once u get a set of gloves, helmet (some welders have all that in a package) youll be all set for under $1k or a bit more. Some like the HF style welders, there ok, but I like proven quality especially if your starting out. Nothing like getting discouraged and in part was the inconsistent welder you bought.
Once you take the plunge, get you some different size “scrap” metal and play around getting use to the welder with different beads and consistency. Once u fet the hang of it, then you can proceed to do your chop. Take your time when doing your chop DO NOT RUSH also a key with welding, its a finesse, steady and slow methodical process.
So Why is it good to have your own welder and go through all this you ask? Its a wonderful skill/trade to have, many things you can build and fix and be proud to say you did that.
If you have kids or nephews, you can also teach the very highly useful trade to them down the line. Lord knows they dont get that kind of thing now a days.
Finally, when you do the chop, start a thread for your chop “only” and ask alot of questions if u need to. We are here to help u along the way. My build and others also have usful info with pics about our chops. Hope this helps? Good luck.
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osobad
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Try Babb industries out of Dade City. 8134709942. I hear he does great work and is reasonable
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@FL_CrackerLife might know of someone.
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Fun fact. I have a knuckle deep T shirt I got from him about 4 yrs ago riding with him and basterd child
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Knuckledeep is who I was thinking of.
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The only person I know of that does it is @knuckledeep.
He’s done a few that I’ve seen.
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I can check with my local fab guys to see if they’d be interested in choppin tops. They mostly do SEMA truck builds now.
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I asked my buddy who started BK FAB. He said he hasn’t dont a Honda chop yet, but said he can pretty much do anything, If y’all are interested here’s a link to his FB. Busted knuckles Diesel/ BK FAB
His name is Eddie.
His name is Eddie.
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I talked to Justin (@knuckledeep) this afternoon and he said he is finishing up with his latest project. I told him to check on here, and to possibly get in touch with y’all.
