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jcalisi · 01-02-2004, 12:16 PM

Hello! Now that the new year is here and I have a few extra dollars left over I thought I'd buy a welder to fix up my old rust bucket. I was wondering what you use use and what you would
recommend. This is mainly for repairing body panels on my truck and to see if I can actually weld. So with that being said $400 is my cutoff. One more thing do I need gas shield or not.

cdowns · 01-02-2004, 12:23 PM

you should be able to get a decent welder in the $400 price range,i'd definately reccomend getting a gas-shielding one . i have a lincoln and have had very good luck with it ovber the past 7-8years. i'd really suggest going to your local welding supply company and having them show you what they have available

bigvinnie · 01-02-2004, 01:50 PM

the lincoln weldpak 100 that is sold at places like home depot can be had for under $250, then you can buy a CO2 bottle/gauge and auto darkening helmet and still stay within your budget.

Should do everything you need it to do...

jcalisi · 01-02-2004, 04:16 PM

Thanks guys. Sounds like a plan.

Perchjerker · 01-02-2004, 04:33 PM

What will you be welding and have you ever welded before?

jcalisi · 01-02-2004, 04:39 PM

I will mostly be working on my truck. Maybe the occanional wiget. I have never used a mig. The only thing I've used is a stick welder.

Perchjerker · 01-02-2004, 04:40 PM

I'd like to learn how to do rocker panels/\

jcalisi · 01-02-2004, 05:05 PM

They seem like they could be fairly hard to do for a beginner, but I've never been one to shy away from a project. I may be the best at it but usually get the job done. Hopefully it will turn out.

Perchjerker · 01-02-2004, 05:08 PM

Good luck. My brother bought an 80 SWB and was filling in the molding holes and when he was grinding the welds down he hit a thick patch of bondo in one of the cab corners and it caught on fire. He puts it out quick though!

01-02-2004, 12:16 PM	#1
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	what works for you Hello! Now that the new year is here and I have a few extra dollars left over I thought I'd buy a welder to fix up my old rust bucket. I was wondering what you use use and what you would recommend. This is mainly for repairing body panels on my truck and to see if I can actually weld. So with that being said $400 is my cutoff. One more thing do I need gas shield or not. __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

01-02-2004, 12:23 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you should be able to get a decent welder in the $400 price range,i'd definately reccomend getting a gas-shielding one . i have a lincoln and have had very good luck with it ovber the past 7-8years. i'd really suggest going to your local welding supply company and having them show you what they have available __________________ 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

01-02-2004, 01:50 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	the lincoln weldpak 100 that is sold at places like home depot can be had for under $250, then you can buy a CO2 bottle/gauge and auto darkening helmet and still stay within your budget. Should do everything you need it to do... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 01-02-2004 at 02:00 PM.

01-02-2004, 04:16 PM	#4
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	Thanks guys. Sounds like a plan. __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

01-02-2004, 04:33 PM	#5
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	What will you be welding and have you ever welded before? __________________ Rather be fishin'

01-02-2004, 04:39 PM	#6
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	I will mostly be working on my truck. Maybe the occanional wiget. I have never used a mig. The only thing I've used is a stick welder. __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

01-02-2004, 04:40 PM	#7
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	I'd like to learn how to do rocker panels/\ __________________ Rather be fishin'

01-02-2004, 05:05 PM	#8
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	They seem like they could be fairly hard to do for a beginner, but I've never been one to shy away from a project. I may be the best at it but usually get the job done. Hopefully it will turn out. __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

01-02-2004, 05:08 PM	#9
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Good luck. My brother bought an 80 SWB and was filling in the molding holes and when he was grinding the welds down he hit a thick patch of bondo in one of the cab corners and it caught on fire. He puts it out quick though! __________________ Rather be fishin'

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