Popular Post 41chevy Posted October 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 I made her an offer on it, we'll see. Chrysler Straight 8 welder and chassis ran and drove 5 years ago. Be a nice mate to my other Weld Mobile. 11 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ezrider Posted October 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 that thing is friggin awesome, i never even knew such a thing existed. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That is something I have never seen before you would have the coolest welder in the state. Thanks for the look. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 As said above. The only thing would be required is to paint it Olive drab with some white stars. Sure a cool thing to have in the yard. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That's a nice find! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That thing is really neat . Why do the front tires stick so far out past the fenders . Wrong rims ? Hope you get it needs a good home . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Looks like someone stuck another axle under it? Too wide, as you couldn't turn the wheels very far as it sits. Pretty cool unit though. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 17 hours ago, Ezrider said: that thing is friggin awesome, i never even knew such a thing existed. If I get it it will make number two I have. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I've only seen one other of these in all my years. It sat behind a welding shop in DC for years. The guy that owned it said it was previously owned by an airline. It had a much shorter wheelbase than this one. I am not sure if it was a Hobart or some other make. It disappeared when scrap prices spiked in the 80's or 90's, it may be part of a beer can in my fridge😉 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ezrider Posted October 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 i can't help but picture that weldmobile with a Flathead v12 lincon under the hood.....lol........ this is why i shouldn't own rare things..lol 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, VaPatentman said: I've only seen one other of these in all my years. It sat behind a welding shop in DC for years. The guy that owned it said it was previously owned by an airline. It had a much shorter wheelbase than this one. I am not sure if it was a Hobart or some other make. It disappeared when scrap prices spiked in the 80's or 90's, it may be part of a beer can in my fridge😉 If it was a rust and orange short Hobart it is in my yard in Fork Union. Edited October 4, 2018 by 41chevy 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 10 hours ago, eddeere said: That thing is really neat . Why do the front tires stick so far out past the fenders . Wrong rims ? Hope you get it needs a good home . They are car wheels. The correct wheels are included, seems the issue was getting 5.25x15 tires for them 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 They are car wheels. The correct wheels are included, seems the issue was getting 5.25x15 tires for themCheck Miller tire they list a 5x15 front tractor or implement tire Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I hope it is the one you have. I wasn't in the position to buy it at the time and was heart broken when it disappeared Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Quickfarms said: Check Miller tire they list a 5x15 front tractor or implement tire I figured Miller, the people just made it roll to use it 5 years ago. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, VaPatentman said: I hope it is the one you have. I wasn't in the position to buy it at the time and was heart broken when it disappeared 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Some people have all the cool toys. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/4/2018 at 10:21 PM, 41chevy said: I figured Miller, the people just made it roll to use it 5 years ago. Miller tires on a Hobart welder? Isn't that like putting a Chevy motor in a Ford?🤡 2 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/7/2018 at 11:17 PM, RowdyRebel said: Miller tires on a Hobart welder? Isn't that like putting a Chevy motor in a Ford?🤡 Different Miller Doesn't Miller now own Hobart? Now Lincoln tires would be a problem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 I answered their new offer with a counter offer in 100% cash. Hope is happens. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxbxc Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I think you need both of them ,restore them and drive them around at the big truck shows .They are just to cool Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 as far as the chebby in a ford goes, i have said for many many many years "even a blind, one handed, retarded monkey can make a chebby run. it takes talent to make a ford run" 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitchwrks Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 What a cool machine! Looks like a Clarktor tug crossed with a welder! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 4:52 AM, tjc transport said: as far as the chebby in a ford goes, i have said for many many many years "even a blind, one handed, retarded monkey can make a chebby run. it takes talent to make a ford run" OUCH Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 4:52 AM, tjc transport said: as far as the chebby in a ford goes, i have said for many many many years "even a blind, one handed, retarded monkey can make a chebby run. it takes talent to make a ford run" Talent, as well as lots of parts and tools. (just kidding, Freightrain!!) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54470-wwii-hobart-weld-mobile/#findComment-407848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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