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cruzman8 · 03-11-2004, 12:12 PM

Wheres the best place to purchase a mig for truck repair??

Alexis · 03-11-2004, 03:02 PM

try cyberweld.com , maybe shop around a few local shops.

jays68yak · 03-11-2004, 06:40 PM

buy a lincoln, the are easier to find parts for.

meathead95 · 03-11-2004, 06:41 PM

i bought mine from a local welding shop. it is a millermatic 175 and i love it.

69 air cab · 03-11-2004, 09:23 PM

Go on ebay.....$434 for a Hobart 135

cdowns · 03-11-2004, 09:36 PM

for the few extra dollars involved i think your better off buying from a local welding supply company

Castiron9 · 03-12-2004, 01:59 AM

I agree with Cdowns..better to buy from local shop..If you have any problems or questions it would be easier to get help.I bought my cutting out fit from a local shop awile back and it is handy to have a local shop to take care of all my needs and answer any questions...

slick63 · 03-12-2004, 02:02 AM

Your search for a welder should encompass more than you will ever weld in thckness and gauge. As a professional welder your machine is the limits to your fabricatin needs.If you are only doing sheet metal up 16 gauge than a simple 110 w/fluxcore or 75/25gas capabilities will do.Stick with the larger names
their parts are easier to find. eg (miller,lincolin,esab)
Hopefully I have helped you in any of your questions.
If there are any more email or pm me .
Richard Lewis

Grim Reaper · 03-12-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by Castiron9
I agree with Cdowns..better to buy from local shop..If you have any problems or questions it would be easier to get help.I bought my cutting out fit from a local shop awile back and it is handy to have a local shop to take care of all my needs and answer any questions...

Cyberyweld was beating everybody's price. I printed out their add and took it to my local Northern and they matched it. Pye Barker says they can service it no problem.

I have used the Miller 210, My hobart 175, My buddies hobart 135 and a Lincoln weldpack.

HATED that lincoln but it may have had a problem.

LOVE my Hobart 175. Have not run into anything it couldn't handle yet. Built a 5x10 trailer with it, BUNCH of stuff for my trucks, Welded up a exhaust for a buddy a2 weeks ago. Repairing the floor in his jeep with it this week. For a home shop I can't say enough about it.

My buddy has the 135 and I did some body repair with it. For a 110v machin it does well on the smaller stuff. Have not got to try it on anything thick.

My buddy has the Miller 210....MAN what a sweet machine! Better have some deep pockets cause it isn't cheap.

Here is my buddies reveiw on it. http://www.off-road.com/chevy/miller/210.html

bucket · 03-12-2004, 12:32 PM

i also agree with the buy local. i purchased a clarke from a supplier 5 min. from my house. they can service it there if need be.

jays68yak · 03-12-2004, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by bucket
i also agree with the buy local. i purchased a clarke from a supplier 5 min. from my house. they can service it there if need be.

can you buy me parts? other wise i have to call the manufactor, no one around here sells parts for them. I have a clark 100en, and i need a tip, not the tip that the wire comes out of but the one that covers that.

bucket · 03-12-2004, 01:04 PM

they carry parts for the clarkes. i will be over there next week to refill my bottle. i can pick one up for you if you like or call:

clarks tool
913-268-1271

gregbr · 03-12-2004, 01:50 PM

I have a Lincoln weldpack 100 with the mig conversion and 75/25 gas. This is my first mig machine and I love it, it handles everything I have needed around the house/shop. I bought it from the local Welders Supply, have had no problems.

Alexis · 03-13-2004, 01:06 AM

I used a lincoln today at work, was doing a lowering job. What a piece of ****. it was a ARC welder but OH MY i just wanted to destroy it. Sure it spat all over the place but dam did it take a very long time to tac the bracket in place. never again, I rather bring my welder to work then use that POS.

i got a 135 millmatic. the 175 uses a 220v outlet.....I'm more for home use and my garage is my shop so the 135 does fine. I also bought it from a local welding shop. The guys there give me a discounts on everything i buy so they got me as a customer. It only takes 3 mins to get there too.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-13-2004, 12:52 PM

I just put up a post about this on the message board and finally went with a miller 135 very easy to use welder would recomened it to anyone ...

bigbluthng · 03-13-2004, 08:52 PM

try www.welders-direct.com

03-11-2004, 12:12 PM	#1
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03-11-2004, 06:41 PM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i bought mine from a local welding shop. it is a millermatic 175 and i love it. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-11-2004, 09:36 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	for the few extra dollars involved i think your better off buying from a local welding supply company __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-12-2004, 01:59 AM	#7
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	I agree with Cdowns..better to buy from local shop..If you have any problems or questions it would be easier to get help.I bought my cutting out fit from a local shop awile back and it is handy to have a local shop to take care of all my needs and answer any questions... __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

03-11-2004, 03:02 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	try cyberweld.com , maybe shop around a few local shops.

03-11-2004, 09:23 PM	#5
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Go on ebay.....$434 for a Hobart 135

03-12-2004, 02:02 AM	#8
slick63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: st.louis Posts: 20	welder shopping Your search for a welder should encompass more than you will ever weld in thckness and gauge. As a professional welder your machine is the limits to your fabricatin needs.If you are only doing sheet metal up 16 gauge than a simple 110 w/fluxcore or 75/25gas capabilities will do.Stick with the larger names their parts are easier to find. eg (miller,lincolin,esab) Hopefully I have helped you in any of your questions. If there are any more email or pm me . Richard Lewis

03-12-2004, 12:32 PM	#10
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	i also agree with the buy local. i purchased a clarke from a supplier 5 min. from my house. they can service it there if need be.

03-12-2004, 01:04 PM	#12
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	they carry parts for the clarkes. i will be over there next week to refill my bottle. i can pick one up for you if you like or call: clarks tool 913-268-1271

03-12-2004, 01:50 PM	#13
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	I have a Lincoln weldpack 100 with the mig conversion and 75/25 gas. This is my first mig machine and I love it, it handles everything I have needed around the house/shop. I bought it from the local Welders Supply, have had no problems. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

03-13-2004, 01:06 AM	#14
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I used a lincoln today at work, was doing a lowering job. What a piece of ****. it was a ARC welder but OH MY i just wanted to destroy it. Sure it spat all over the place but dam did it take a very long time to tac the bracket in place. never again, I rather bring my welder to work then use that POS. i got a 135 millmatic. the 175 uses a 220v outlet.....I'm more for home use and my garage is my shop so the 135 does fine. I also bought it from a local welding shop. The guys there give me a discounts on everything i buy so they got me as a customer. It only takes 3 mins to get there too.

03-13-2004, 12:52 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I just put up a post about this on the message board and finally went with a miller 135 very easy to use welder would recomened it to anyone ... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-13-2004, 08:52 PM	#16
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	try www.welders-direct.com __________________



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