NEW (To ME) Sled Deck b ut no tags please Help Identify

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HEy Guys just Picked up an 8X8 Sled deck for a 6.5foot box.... Forgive the Photo as I did not have time to remove toolbox before picking up... My question is cannot find ANY tags on it, it does look professionaly built, just wondering if someone can ID by looking at my pic... THX SO MUCH!! IMG00427-20111013-1840.jpg
 

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Looks like a marathon to me. If you don't find any tag's or a serial # You can alway's create your own, and call it into your insurance company.
 

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Looks like a marathon to me. If you don't find any tag's or a serial # You can alway's create your own, and call it into your insurance company.
I thought it was a Marathon as well, but where would a guy look for a tag or serial # on these things???
 

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Looks like a older model Marathon. They are supporting vendors on this site maybe they will give you some tips
 

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Thanks for all the info guys, as for the Aluminum Decks, how are they when it comes to repairs..... I know some aluminum shops can get pretty pricey just to fix a few cracks or what not..... There Are a few things Id like to repair on it before this winter hits.... A couple stress cracks in front arms and 12 rear leg foot to weld back on.. Other than that pretty good deal considering it only took 8 BILLS !!!!
 

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If you have access to a DC welder it is possible to stick weld aluminum. It's hard to make it look pretty but I have made a few repairs to my old Marathon this way. Aluminum rods can be had at any welding supply store. Practice first.
 

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As a welder with lots of aluminum welding experience DON'T try to weld it with stick. It makes it harder to fix it the right way then. Find a shop that will tig weld it, that's the best way. And if it's just a few cracks it won't cost much, most welders work for beer!
 

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As a welder with lots of aluminum welding experience DON'T try to weld it with stick. It makes it harder to fix it the right way then. Find a shop that will tig weld it, that's the best way. And if it's just a few cracks it won't cost much, most welders work for beer!

My Dad has a MIG Welder with an Aluminum Spool-Gun Add-on... Will a MIG Welder do just fine?? As long as I take proper measures (Notch Weld area, proper heat, etc)
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mig welder is fine .... so is stick .... but tig is better if is clean... if it is dirty inside the crack stick is the best way, just move fast
 
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