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painted parts! -- looking good
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I got hit with ice tonight. Hey marc, been in your shoes with the welder. I bought a 90amp craftsman years ago (things pretty good for small stuff) needed a bigger welder and looked on CL, every time a good deal came up I had no money or someone bought it. I finally just put a Eastwood 175 on my CC which you can't beat the price. I used it for a bit, had problems with the gas solenoid a few times, but other than that it works great. I bought a used Hobart and I use that the most. For me, I need back up welders for 1. I have several working locations, so tools spread way out, and 2. if one goes down its nice to not ruin your whole work day bc you need a welder. I'v had a tig on my radar for a while, that's next. but then you need another tank and more space and the list goes on.
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I need to buy a welder......I always borrow one from work.
Leaning towards a Hobart 140 since it is rated for 1/4", but a bigger 220vac machine would be nice. Those stripped parts look great!! |
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I found this setup on ebay for $800 and I am really happy with it all so far. Its does all the work for anything going on with these trucks.
I am welding 3/8" with it and not even at full blast! it works well. http://www.eastwood.com/mig175-and-v...FQErHwodE1QNEw |
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I got out in the garage today. Worked on welding shut the inner and outer gas fill hole. I also followed Advanced Design's lead on removing a broken exhaust manifold bolt. I drilled out a nut and slid it over the broken exhaust bolt. I welded it up when I was able to spin it out.
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That primer frame looks good! On the welder, not sure how thick of metal you plan on burning, but my buddy bought a new miller 211 and it's a sweet little machine. Best part it's easily converted from 110 to 220. So you can do body work and weld 1/4-5/16 and it's a small machine. I have a old miller 200 and would never give it up and for body work I use a Home Depot Lincoln 3200hd. Good deals to be had on the miller 211 on eBay.
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Good deal on the broken bolt Marc. That is one I learned from my Dad and relearned from a good friend. Yeah, I had forgotten. Glad it helped you.
Think of your welder as a lifetime use purchase so get a good one. 10 or 12 years ago I bought my Miller for @ $1,500 or so. A non car guy friend of mine asked what I paid for it. "Wow" he said, "will you get that much use out of it? ". Well Chuck, I responded, how much did you spend on golf last year? Oh, about $1,500.....and I still have my welder. Gotta do something with my gas fill too. I don't remember, did you figure out your tank? |
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Marc where is the gas filler going to be located?
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http://store.cyberweld.com/mi211migw...AccaAl9R8P8HAQ Miller is still offering their $400 rebate which helps a lot. I got a helmet, tools, wire, tips, gloves, etc. and the rebate check actually came really fast. $1100 isn't cheap but it's a killer welder. Yesterday I switched back and forth from welding 18 gauge to 1/4" and 1/8" material repeatedly (floors and braces) and it worked beautifully. I do think the Eastwood setups are tempting. I would love to have a plasma cutter as well but may just add one to my Miller setup once the budget recovers from the holidays. . |
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Ok...I'm looking for a small piece of inside door window trim from a NON-VENT door. I need a piece like the one picture that I can weld into the rear side window trim to repair my OE trim. I had purchased one previously but it wasn't until I went to weld it in this weekend that I realized they sent me trim from a vent window.
If anyone has some old trim laying around let me know. I will be willing to throw you some money for shipping and such. This afternoon was spent welding more holes shut in the frame. Nothing too picture worthy. Thanks Marc |
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Sorry Marc, I checked and don't have any extras.
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I have a Lincoln mig pac 15. 220V 160A. It came with gas valve and regulator. Bought it for $600 13 years ago, have not done anything to it ever other than clean it out once. A lot of wire has gone through this machine. I also modified it to take a 44lb wire real of .035 almost time for a new one of those. Easily weld 1/4" single pass no prob. Frame looks real nice and solid.
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Thanks Lower50
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So I have been working through some minor set backs with my chassis. Nothing too serious. I have also been collecting some parts.
First I received my 13" big brake kit. Man these rotors and calipers look huge. I wanted to go with the 14" set up but I couldn't justify the extra cash when I still have so much money to spend... I also found a ZR2 rear end for cheap about an hr away. We are taking a short roadtrip on Saturday to pick it up... Here is a current shot of my frame.. Marc |
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Marc, Frame is looking good...Jim
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looking good
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Those brakes do look huge! Way more stopping power than anything the Burb ever had.
Chassis is looking good. Good luck with the ZR2 rear Marc. |
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I have not been on in a while but the burb is looking great. Keep it up.
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