Dennis Morehouse
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Hello from Juniper Hills CA, USA
I'm new here and not experienced posting on forums; of any site. I joined this site (club) because I just bought a 1987 HJ60 with a rusted out frame. I've purchased a good frame from a 1983 FJ60. I intend to do a frame swap. I hope to do most of the work myself. I would like to make an expedition vehicle, with solar, frog, RTT, etc.
I'm a mechanical engineer by training, but have only worked in aerospace, mostly test planning. I have little experience in actual design, or frankly "real engineering." Prior to the BSME I got certification in a two year machine tool technology program, but never got a job as a machinist. I have not been on a lathe or mill for over 40 years and would probably lose a finger if I tried to use today.
I work on my own cars, (1993 Volvo 240, 1966 Ford F250, a few others) but do not consider myself a great mechanic, although I have rebuilt engines with my father who was a master mechanic.
I have a new TIG welder, and have never used it, and have all of four hours of training in TIG welding. I do have access to lots of very experienced machinist, welders, electricians at my work who can provide advice.
I hope to be of value to this community.
Dennis
I'm new here and not experienced posting on forums; of any site. I joined this site (club) because I just bought a 1987 HJ60 with a rusted out frame. I've purchased a good frame from a 1983 FJ60. I intend to do a frame swap. I hope to do most of the work myself. I would like to make an expedition vehicle, with solar, frog, RTT, etc.
I'm a mechanical engineer by training, but have only worked in aerospace, mostly test planning. I have little experience in actual design, or frankly "real engineering." Prior to the BSME I got certification in a two year machine tool technology program, but never got a job as a machinist. I have not been on a lathe or mill for over 40 years and would probably lose a finger if I tried to use today.
I work on my own cars, (1993 Volvo 240, 1966 Ford F250, a few others) but do not consider myself a great mechanic, although I have rebuilt engines with my father who was a master mechanic.
I have a new TIG welder, and have never used it, and have all of four hours of training in TIG welding. I do have access to lots of very experienced machinist, welders, electricians at my work who can provide advice.
I hope to be of value to this community.
Dennis