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7T7 · 02-07-2007, 07:57 PM

here ya go....

jorgensensc · 02-08-2007, 02:00 PM

Wow! THanks for all of the responses guys!! I have been reading them all and trying to use what I can. I have been welding all the holes up on the firewall of the '56 today. I have about 13 knocked out with about 9 more to go. I thougt about the copper or brass backing and tried something out, I taped a penny on the back side using duct tape and it seems to work pretty good. I also tried using penny nails (non galvanized or coated) and holding the nail in place with pliers while tacking in place, then snipping off the nail itself and welding the rest in. But to be honest the thing that seems to work best for me is thumbtacks. Yes that's right thumbtacks. They seem to fit most of the holes and weld in rather easy. The stick part usually burns off when welding. I have been carefully watching the back side and these seem to look the best on the back side too. I'll post pics when I'm done. Now it's time to go finish! THank you all for all of the advice! I will learn and become better!
Shawn

centsless · 02-08-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

mine looks like bird poop! after eating berries!

Mine looks like the tin man took a crap on it......

lytemup454 · 02-10-2007, 07:34 PM

in stead of pennies you can use rivets. take the stud out and put it in threw the front. it's a trick an old hot rodder tought me.

regal8r · 02-12-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 7T7

here ya go....

that is the sexiest bead i have EVER seen

awesome job

blaznhot_23 · 06-13-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 7T7

here ya go....

wow thats some very clean beads

prg machine · 06-13-2007, 12:08 PM

Go Gas!! That's oxy cetlene that is!!! Much stronger weld, flatter and a whole lot more economical too.

1lowdiesel · 06-13-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

The pics your seeing of portorbuilts welds are awesome, but not MIG. Your not going to get MIG beads looking that nice.

really??

**JJorgensen52** · 06-13-2007, 12:43 PM

Some on a custom tranny mount I did for my Sonoma GT

Oh yeah, and sweet name you got there dude

02-07-2007, 07:57 PM	#26
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Show me your Mig Welds!!! here ya go.... Attached Images __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

02-08-2007, 02:00 PM	#27
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Show me your Mig Welds!!! Wow! THanks for all of the responses guys!! I have been reading them all and trying to use what I can. I have been welding all the holes up on the firewall of the '56 today. I have about 13 knocked out with about 9 more to go. I thougt about the copper or brass backing and tried something out, I taped a penny on the back side using duct tape and it seems to work pretty good. I also tried using penny nails (non galvanized or coated) and holding the nail in place with pliers while tacking in place, then snipping off the nail itself and welding the rest in. But to be honest the thing that seems to work best for me is thumbtacks. Yes that's right thumbtacks. They seem to fit most of the holes and weld in rather easy. The stick part usually burns off when welding. I have been carefully watching the back side and these seem to look the best on the back side too. I'll post pics when I'm done. Now it's time to go finish! THank you all for all of the advice! I will learn and become better! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-10-2007, 07:34 PM	#29
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: Show me your Mig Welds!!! in stead of pennies you can use rivets. take the stud out and put it in threw the front. it's a trick an old hot rodder tought me.

06-13-2007, 12:08 PM	#32
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Show me your Mig Welds!!! Go Gas!! That's oxy cetlene that is!!! Much stronger weld, flatter and a whole lot more economical too.

06-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#34
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Show me your Mig Welds!!! Some on a custom tranny mount I did for my Sonoma GT Oh yeah, and sweet name you got there dude __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder) Last edited by JJorgensen52; 06-13-2007 at 12:45 PM.

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