Again. As a certified welder and Union Ironworker for 30 years. I really enjoy your welding and fabrication stuff. Really good. Loving your content so far. Great work, and much appreciated

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. As you know it’s part textbook, part what works in the field best for you

@rediron44

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed absolutely. And I've used the exact "stitch" technique when fabricating handrail for stairs.

Love to see you flopping around under the car, makes me feel normal.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

That’s why im here

Few things are more exciting than welding mufflers from the worm's eye view!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s dumb fun

@vanstechcorral

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed Beads looked top notch though!

Bro. I just started in this exhaust welding game (bout 6 Months now) and im getting better by the day.......and this video gave me a hella boost in my drive to be good at this......the whole job you just did ....was me all day ...i called your every move. and i was rite on......great job great video...thanx i needed that.

@thedirtheadshed

18 күн бұрын

Sounds like you’re moving through it!

The 'Zuki project is probably my favorite. It's the People's Champ. Affordable, decent, attainable little 4x4. Keep em coming Dave!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Will do. Thanks. I have a lot of basic mods planned

Damn, this is relatable. Timeless classics like "Guess I'll have to lay in the water," *Clamp falls off,* and ""Ah! I missed!" Been there!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

My new album drops in the spring.

"I missed" sounds like me commentating on my welding 🤣

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It happens

The foot shuffle at 10:32... Been there, done that!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to look cool while you’re crammed under a car

Lol, you nailed it on the first mods to do to a new rig textbook play there

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Been part of recipe since I was 16

Keep putting out the videos. Love what you’re doing. It’s showing everyone they can do this as well.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. They totally can do this

Agreed 100% first thing is hack the exhaust and make it sound cool. Or at least to your own ears.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

That’s all that matters

Good tips on the exhaust welds, thanks Dave 🤘😁

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks . Hope they work for you

Thanks Dave, for the tip on using 1/8" setting on aluminized coating and stitch welding.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

No sweat. It can be super frustrating if you just continually blow holes in it

Working under a car without a lift is like Working with a straight jacket on sounds great

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s always a struggle, but sometimes you just gotta get stuff done

I have those tires on my first gen Sequoia and love them!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m digging them too

Sounds good Dave. I had one of those mufflers on a Comanche 4.0L. Wasn't to loud but enough to make it interesting. For the sake of showing the avg Joe how to do this it was good that you didn't have access to the lift. Showed that anyone can do it even with out a lift. Keep up the good work Dave.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks: gotta keep it real

Vroom Vroom! Sounds good. Thanks for video

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is the fun parts of having a continuous driver/project

Your like the Bob Ross of Car fab videos, Very peaceful to watch.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Happy little mufflers.

As someone who also has to crawl around on cold wet concrete to work on the 4x4, I appreciate these videos lmao

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Keep getting after it!

I couldn’t agree more! “One of the first things ya do when you get a new rig, cut the muffler off “ Just as I did with my Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins. Sweet sweet music to my ears.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

See, you get it

Sounds sweet Dave! You are doing the exact upgrades I have planned. It's like I'm watching the future of my XL7 😁

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Nice. I’ll let you know when to stop. I’m sure I’ll hit that point

Just a thought on creepers. I work in a tractor trailer shop, and the floor is decent, but not great. Smooth finished floor originally, but has cracked over the years, so a few "rough" spots. I'm a large guy, and those trucks are pretty low. I've gone thru many different creepers over the years, including many varities of "the bone" creepers. The best creeper as far as low to the ground, and total reliability (despite the fact that it's always overloaded and abused) is the Lisle "Jeepers Creepers" I have 3 of them, 2 at work, one at home (I hate not having a back up). The wheels hold up well, are replaceable, and the body is really tough. Might want to take a look at them. Compared to the Bone, it's as close as lying on the floor as you can get! On a super smooth floor like you have, it would be a dream! I have model 94102, nut they come in all different colors.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Good info. I’ll give them a look

That’s my kind of exhaust, weight delete, still quiet enough to not be annoying. 😀

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! I’m stoked

okay this video made exhaust work make so much more sense thank you

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It can be frustrating at times

Still loving your content!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Kinda finding my way

I always cut up a scrap piece of metal or and broken shovel and make ramps on both sides of the muffler, so not to rip them off... again lol.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Learn from your experiences

Great show Dave 🇺🇸💪🎄

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kinda fun making the simple ones

Step 1- add horsepower Step 2- peel out! Great work Dave looks and sounds cool 😎

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Happy new year Dave, I am glad to see I am not the only one struggling with a welding mask and cables under a 4x4 saying '"that's good enough".

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s every one of us that tries

Love that miller helmet

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s really good. Finally using it for grinding and cutting

I still keep commenting that you and Fred are the best thing that ever hit TV now we have KZread and it’s even getting better love brother

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following

I had no idea that little rig would sound soo nasty….love it!!!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty quiet in real life, but has a good tone to it

Dang! Sounds like Top fuel and F-1 all rolled into one! I can only imagine all the extra power has got to be hell on those seat mounts when that puppy shifts gears! 😁

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It is impressive. Basically steer it with the back tires now

Nice work. Fun winter rig for sure.

as far as rock donkey fans go that v6 is exotic sounding.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It is . So fancy

Dave you may be the only person to make people jealous of a Suzuki 😂. Sounds awesome!!!!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!! It’s all working out

Awesome video, Dave!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was fun to make

I had a similar dynomax muffler. A cat back exhaust for a s10 blazer. The welds inside the muffler broke and started rattling. Replaced it with a stainless magnaflow.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It happens

My favorite content on KZread. Between you and Fred, its like like getting more DED!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We appreciate it

My body hurts after watching this. That’s more like working in my garage, and I always pay for a fun day in the garage with two days of aches.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Yep. That’s how it goes

Reminds me of my younger days, wiring up exhaust pipes . Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out .

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I love it. It’s totally like being 16 again

@jackmehoff2961

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed your show makes me feel like 16 again .

Dynamax makes some great sounding ehxust.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

They do. Been using their stuff forever it seems

Sounded good for one rev...let's hear it while your doing a little rip in the snow!!! One great little project at a time and it'll be a rig before your wife even notices🤑

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts

My algorithms brought me to you your algorithms brought you to me that sounds like like energy 😎❤️

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

My algorithm thanks you

I’m glad you shared this video. Appreciate the tips. I’m a fan of sliding under mine on cardboard or a moving blanket No box is safe at my house!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I screwed up my cardboard on an episode that’ll come out soon. -they also work good at soaking up a mess-

The white Dave Chappelle are you kidding me ha ha

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Always have been

Great work.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Looks like very similar to a thrush turbo muffler. Super thing and cheap but work well as stock replacements. They rust out and break pretty quick on wheelers tho. I replaced mine with a thrush glass pack as it was the cheapest muffler at the auto parts store 🤣, $30. Actually suprisingly quiet. I thought glass packs had a reputation for being loud but mine sounds perfect. Hardly any drone and not obnoxiously loud what soever.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Gotta mix it up a bit before you find the best one for your ride

This is a great mod

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

First thing I did when I got my wj ,I built a hitch receiver into the front bumper . only because the exhaust I had ordered hadn't showed up yet, but it was the 2nd thing I did lol.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Doing it right

Sounds rad!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

This great man! Keep it up!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

if you work in the garage at home we have all been there, ditch the Creeper and lay on the cold concrete, floordry or water , done both to get it done

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It’s a necessary evil. At least I wasn’t in the snowy driveway on a piece of cardboard.. been there

50 more HP 🤟🏼

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Probably 100

Anyone else close their eyes for a second like a goof when he started welding that hanger? That POV camera shot for that part got the instinct part of brain kicking apparently.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Me too

I hate welding under the car like that! By the time I'm done my back is all tweaked! Cool Zuk dude!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

None of us like it. But sometimes it’s got to get done

Another great video Dave! Keep filming and I will keep watching.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Thanks.

Great video!!!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Nice sounding muffler

Sounds good 👍

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good tone. Not obnoxious

Working on the same thing with my Jeep TJ LS swap… Beautiful welds there!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Right on. Thanks.

Good tips and tricks as always. Love the content.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Enjoy the videos. Great job.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Sounds good Dave!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s getting better as the packing burns in

Hey, I'm sure you noticed but just in case... it looked like some wiring was melting against the tail pipe. Hate to see you lose a tail light!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah.. last owner had Uhaul install a hitch. Total hack wiring

Sounds good Dave ! Now it's time to peel out Ha Ha . Happy New Year to you and your family .

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you too. Peel out!

Great content as usual ! Awesome winter beater ! Thanks for the entertainment and Happy New Year to you and yours !

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! Have a rad New Year’s Eve

Happy new year Dave from Ireland. Thanks for the great content and giving me motivation to work on my stuff.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

That’s is awesome! Have a pint. You can work on your stuff tomorrow!

Love watching your videos just a great personality and person man such fun hope you have all the success in the world man

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support

Happy New Year!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you too

Notifications snuck one by me...calling customer service, as I look forward to the Shed theme song! 🤙🏼💪🏼🫡

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Let me know how it goes. I’ve got another guy that isn’t getting notifications

@KRock393

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed will do! Was gonna ask too...any future plans for some hard body work from the Shed?

Thanks Dave for the tips, I have been thinking of modifying my JK exhaust with something, but everything is so expensive, so I figured I would build it myself, but I never have been good with welding exhaust, your tip about about the setting has helped. Keep it up. Happy new year.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Happy new year. Get after it!

Good timing on the exhaust welding tips, as I just bought one of the mandrel bent exhaust kits. If all goes well, I'm hoping to get two single exhaust systems out of the purchase. If not, I'll have one system and a whole lot of practice! Will look forward to seeing what you do with this XL7.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Right on. Good move on buying a kit like that. Big bang for the buck

Looks way better than the bugger welde I did on my brother's exhaust Thursday, I have an old flux core iron worker , I have tried the hot setting with it , wich it only has high and low , and wire speed , but it's holding , that little welder has done really good for a pawn shop buy , but doing aluminized exhaust it's rough

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Might be time for an upgrade

Nice quick project and wow does that sound great! Don't know if you noticed the wire loom resting on the tail pipe...

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

They are the most fun projects. I know about it . Should have tied it up. It’s on the list

Should sound great on the rev limiter in the local Walmart parking lot. :)

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I’m classier than that. I’ll wait till I’m on a greasy hill climb in Tennessee

@hotshtsr20

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed Stoooooooop stop stop stop stop stop stop stop

I love that, have that same muffler just 3 inch on my FMF expedition.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Nicen

@rescuedandrestoredgarage

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed I will cold start the expedition

Nice!!! How did you know I have to weld mine in this weekend too. You know me so well Dave 😊. 👏🏻

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Get out there ! It’s the weekend

I enjoy the technical discussion/sharing your welding knowledge. Its something I've always wanted to learn. If you have any plans for tube bending (Cages & bumpers) that would be fantastic also. Enjoying the channel. Like button welded to the like position. Happy new year 2023.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna new stuff going on weekly. I’m sure a lot will be bending and welding

I need to invest in a welder. I currently use band clamps on everything

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. It’s time!

Love your videos Might I recommend a magnet on ur ground clamp. It works so good to hold ground on irregular surfaces especially when your lay underneath. Works slick

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks

“Please sound cool” I still say that no matter the exhaust/vehc combo I weld up.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. And a v6 almost never sounds cool

@SPPTA

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed not with a “cheap” muffler swap only

It definitely sounded more responsive since the tones weren't deleted out.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

It is a cool little engine

I am a newbie so the details about the Metal Thickness and what type of stock used , Amperage settings and why and Welding Technique is great info .. Happy New Year ..

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Glad ya got something out of it

Yay!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Hooray. Have a good weekend

@sierramantrvlnus

Жыл бұрын

Happiest of New Year's to you!

Remember ear plugs when welding on your side, I had a hot one perforate my ear drum…. Ouch

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Sizzle sizzle. I have had weld berries in there but never caused actual damage

Not really related to the video… but do you still have your rouge fabrication tube bender? If so I, and probably many others would greatly appreciate a instructional video from you on it! The way you explain things makes it very simple and easy to understand! Thanks a bunch 👍

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I do have it. Need to use it more

@frankensteincreations4740

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed awesome 👍 I have one coming to me in about a week lol. Looked at a few videos including the ones on the website. They’re not very detailed, and most of the ones on KZread people are just messing around with it… Much appreciated if you have time to show it off!

I missed - Famous last words

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Yep. We all do

Nice tips. Whats in the file cabinets? You should do a shop tour

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I will. Thanks

I went with welded Magnaflo on mine, and left the resonator, I can feel the difference, but it's still pretty quiet.. which I prefer in a daily, but after watching this, I may pull the resonator. It actually sounds pretty damn good!. Also, You have Manual hubs on the list? Easiest mod to lighten the feel on these. It only takes about 15 min to swap.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I need to hit the wrecking yards , but they close really early during the winter months

@ScooterJGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed Same here, although it's been hard to find them these days, I usually have a couple sets chillin, but been out for a while. I got my last set from Cruiser Outfitters, they have a decent price on those, and the cone washers. I just use the flange bolts with cones. No issues so far and beat the crap out of my Zuks.

What do you do now as a day job? Since dirt everyday is gone. Thanks for the videos

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always kept a day job . I build trucks , install lifts, etc.

1st! Yay!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

You again! Good work

You forgot to weld the diff, while you were under there. 😂

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I knew I missed something. Dangit

Keep up the great work! Big fan. In your humble opinion, what is the best all terrain Tire that is also good in deep snow and ice? I’m in rural Canada and am always looking for the best winter all terrain.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I think I’d go falken AT3w

@atum6762

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! My father in-law just bought a set of those. I’ll have to try them out! Take care and happy holidays/New Year!

This reminds me of when I was in charge of the R&D Department at Clifford Research. I had keys to the building and the alarm system. I was driving my 1978 Ford Courier mini truck that I had put a header on. I would think to myself I wonder what this kind of muffler would sound like so on it went. Got tired/bored of that sound so what would this one sound like.? I even ran a straight pipe for awhile. I finally settled on a 24 inch glass pack. And some how during all of that I misplaced the catalytic converter. It sounded "tough" it wasn't. 6=8.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good. I think MazGrande is on muffler #6

@lilorbielilorbie2496

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed The only reason I got rid of it. Some kid ran a stop sign and t-boned it on the passenger side and made it do a 180. Pulled the driveshaft out of the trans. and broke off the front leaf spring mount on the passenger side popped the right rear wheel and bent the rim.

Dave, love your wprk and your vids. I picked up a HF flux core welder and a cheap fixed shade helmet, but I just am not able to see what I am doing. I think it has a #10 shade in it. All I see is a faint orange glow through this thing.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Shade 10 should be right. It’s gonna be a bit of a pain to see though.

@davidb2232

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed Thanks Dave. I may get a #9 just to try. Or do the right thing and get a good auto darkening helmet.

This must have been exhausting...if you think that joke is lame you should hear my other material.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha.. you can do better.

Hey Dave! So I’ve been looking at plasma cutters was wondering if you had a recommendation? My mig is a Miller 252 but not a big fan of their plasma cutters. Thinking about thermal dynamics. Didn’t know if you had used another brand that was good. Thanks!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I have had miller for the last 20 years. I like them. If I switched I think I’d go hypertherm.

Hey man..if'n you added flanges to both ends, why didn't ya just tack that stuff in place then unbolt it and finish weld it on the bench? Do you like, enjoy pain or something? 🤔 Happy New Year, muddy buddy!

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I’m all about making it as difficult as possible.

Hey Dave! This may have been covered already, but is this the V6 or 4banger version?

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

2.7l v6

Quick question, do you disconnect the battery when welding on the car? I’ve heard of you don’t there’s a chance you can fry the computer? I love your fabrication videos! This one is relevant for me as I need to fix the exhaust on my sons first car by welding in a new flex joint. I’ve done other minor fab work on my 70 camaro, bit hope to air bag an off-road rig like mazgrande or moms spaghetti one day.

@thedirtheadshed

Жыл бұрын

I don’t usually. Unless it’s a brand new car. Typically I just try to connect my ground really close to where I am welding

@alextomosieski3081

Жыл бұрын

@@thedirtheadshed awesome, thx for the fast reply and Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing more fab work from you!