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Lobo'74 · 10-05-2004, 05:31 PM

Y'all have got me convinced. If I had somewhere to work on the truck I do believe I'd get a welder forthwith!

crawdad · 10-05-2004, 05:44 PM

I hear ya Lobo. I've already been looking at a Lincoln. Don't know anything about this brand, but they seem to have the better price for what you get. My biggest obstacle now is convincing my wife how important it is for me to have one of these toys...I mean tools

stickshift_or_walk · 10-05-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972C10

You know ive never tryed to weld with bailing wire but im sure it would work as well as coathanger.

Works great - the problem is, with the advent of round bales, bailing wire is getting to be a scarce commodity, and the twine they're using now isn't anywhere close to as useful.

At least hangers are still plentiful...

SSOW

djracer · 10-05-2004, 06:34 PM

I actually got a small crash course on mig welding last night. I played on a couple of old toyota door skins then welded up the emblem, and moulding holes in my fender and welded up some thin places from a little cancer. Next I'll try the patch panel for the front.

*Randy70C-10* · 10-05-2004, 07:52 PM

I do everything myself....the whole 9 yards. I learned how to weld by practicing. I do my own paint jobs, wiring, build engines, set up custom suspensions...... I learned alot of what I know just from reading the "How To's" in Hotrod magazine.

crawdad · 10-05-2004, 09:13 PM

Randy70C-10, from the looks of the "junk" laying around your house, you learned real good. How bout passing them magazines on when you're done with them.

*FormerMember* · 10-05-2004, 09:25 PM

I taught myself as well.

You made it through Q-phase? Welding is cake...

*Randy70C-10* · 10-05-2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

How bout passing them magazines on when you're done with them.

Nope, magazines stay. I have 20 years worth.

Wootdog · 10-05-2004, 10:17 PM

Randy is real good. He did my exhaust system. Kerry

*FormerMember* · 10-05-2004, 10:45 PM

I bought my Hobart (re-badged Miller) from www.northerntools.com

They have a 6 month program where they space out the price over 6 months. They also had free shipping.

I bought a Hobart 210, which is more than enough than I will ever need.

They also do price matching, so I contacted them with ads from ebay. Yep, my welder cost me 649.00.

*1972C10* · 10-05-2004, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

I bought my Hobart (re-badged Miller) from www.northerntools.com

They have a 6 month program where they space out the price over 6 months. They also had free shipping.

I bought a Hobart 210, which is more than enough than I will ever need.

They also do price matching, so I contacted them with ads from ebay. Yep, my welder cost me 649.00.

You mean to tell me you got an IRON MAN 210 for 650? I had been lookin at that one at the local tractor supply for 999.99 they have layaway but they want 25% down and want it to be paid off in a month

Blue Beard · 10-06-2004, 06:27 AM

Using the gas makes your welds flow like butter...

Brainchild · 10-06-2004, 09:54 AM

I do my own welding,cutting,wrenching,painting and screwing up,more of the later prolly.My dad is a welder,so I have been welding so long I don't remember when I started.

Just bought a mig,and it is a little different,gonna take a while to get a nice bead out of it,but I like it

Just something about a truck that you have done everything on.

inline6Bill · 10-06-2004, 06:27 PM

Do my own welding also. Mainly doing oxy-acetylene right now, will get a Mig outfit eventually. Best thing I ever did was get the setup I have now, nothing like a good "gas wrench" for convincing stubborn parts.

Trifelynn · 10-06-2004, 09:14 PM

Well, I called a guy about doing the work for me, but after reading this thread, I am starting to rethink...However I still have three questions...

1) I have never welded, and only watched once, about 3-4 years ago. If I wanted to start, what set-up should a first timer(know-nothing) get?

2) I don't have a garage...so is it even worth my time in doing this? My friend has been welding all his life, and he laughed at me when I mentioned a MIG, and working out side...He said I should be using a TIG is I am working outside...

3) What should I get to cut and grind with? I don't have a compressor(because I don't have a garage) So, to clean up my welds, and cut the body that I am welding off...what do I use?

So, any thoughts, and I might be doing all this on my first blazer, for the first time...thanks

*1972C10* · 10-06-2004, 09:23 PM

4" makita Electric angle grinder will work wonders.

I dont suggest trying to learn to weld On replacing rockers and stuff like that due to the metal being thin and its not hard for an exp. welder to burn trou metal .

And there are alot of techniques that are just learned over time You might learn well from a book , MIg welding is by far the easiest process to learn IMO. Tig is pricy and for outdoor use you dont want either You want something that doenst have a shield gas.

I know you can use MIG and tig outdoors but High winds will blow away the shield gas. But a mig elder will work fine Outdoors with Flux Core Wire.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-06-2004, 11:14 PM

I went out and bought a wire feed welder and have taught myself how to weld.. I am sure that I have saved money by screwin up a lot of old metal pannel's along with teaching myself a new skill....

*FormerMember* · 10-07-2004, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972C10

You mean to tell me you got an IRON MAN 210 for 650? I had been lookin at that one at the local tractor supply for 999.99 they have layaway but they want 25% down and want it to be paid off in a month

Yep. Check it out, they have price matching.

sweet n rare67 · 10-07-2004, 11:45 PM

I am proud to say at the age of 17 I have done ALL of my own work...I picked up a used lincoln mig for 100 (no gas tank)....it was great deal! Then I got a crash course from a older friend of my dad's who has been building bikes and rods all of his life. I then began cutting and welding...ALOT! I am now in a new high school which of offers a welding certification class....Now, when i graduate from high school i will have 4 college credits and be a certified welder.

*1972C10* · 10-08-2004, 01:45 AM

Thats good stuff that you can get a welding Cert in high school When i went trough They had welding in ag but the teachers were morons
I alredy knew how to Weld. And I Didnt Get AG 2 As An Elective.... Ag1 Was Bad Enough :

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Alexis · 10-08-2004, 01:47 AM

ME! I'm not the best but I'm impressed with myself, after a little work you start to get the hang off it.

10-05-2004, 05:31 PM	#26
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Y'all have got me convinced. If I had somewhere to work on the truck I do believe I'd get a welder forthwith! __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

10-05-2004, 05:44 PM	#27
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	I hear ya Lobo. I've already been looking at a Lincoln. Don't know anything about this brand, but they seem to have the better price for what you get. My biggest obstacle now is convincing my wife how important it is for me to have one of these toys...I mean tools __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

10-05-2004, 06:34 PM	#29
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	I actually got a small crash course on mig welding last night. I played on a couple of old toyota door skins then welded up the emblem, and moulding holes in my fender and welded up some thin places from a little cancer. Next I'll try the patch panel for the front. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-05-2004, 09:13 PM	#31
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Randy70C-10, from the looks of the "junk" laying around your house, you learned real good. How bout passing them magazines on when you're done with them. __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

10-05-2004, 10:17 PM	#34
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Randy is real good. He did my exhaust system. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

10-05-2004, 07:52 PM	#30
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I do everything myself....the whole 9 yards. I learned how to weld by practicing. I do my own paint jobs, wiring, build engines, set up custom suspensions...... I learned alot of what I know just from reading the "How To's" in Hotrod magazine.

10-05-2004, 09:25 PM	#32
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I taught myself as well. You made it through Q-phase? Welding is cake...

10-05-2004, 10:45 PM	#35
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I bought my Hobart (re-badged Miller) from www.northerntools.com They have a 6 month program where they space out the price over 6 months. They also had free shipping. I bought a Hobart 210, which is more than enough than I will ever need. They also do price matching, so I contacted them with ads from ebay. Yep, my welder cost me 649.00.

10-06-2004, 06:27 AM	#37
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Using the gas makes your welds flow like butter... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-06-2004, 09:54 AM	#38
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I do my own welding,cutting,wrenching,painting and screwing up,more of the later prolly.My dad is a welder,so I have been welding so long I don't remember when I started. Just bought a mig,and it is a little different,gonna take a while to get a nice bead out of it,but I like it Just something about a truck that you have done everything on. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-06-2004, 06:27 PM	#39
inline6Bill A classic GM kinda guy Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 296	Do my own welding also. Mainly doing oxy-acetylene right now, will get a Mig outfit eventually. Best thing I ever did was get the setup I have now, nothing like a good "gas wrench" for convincing stubborn parts. __________________ Old school rap music: a dual exhausted GM 6 with no mufflers. "If you can find a better vehicle, buy it" Lee Iacocca, Chrysler commercials of the '80s. "I did. They are called Classic GM pickups !!!"

10-06-2004, 09:14 PM	#40
Trifelynn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Williston, North Dakota Posts: 469	Welder Prospect... Well, I called a guy about doing the work for me, but after reading this thread, I am starting to rethink...However I still have three questions... 1) I have never welded, and only watched once, about 3-4 years ago. If I wanted to start, what set-up should a first timer(know-nothing) get? 2) I don't have a garage...so is it even worth my time in doing this? My friend has been welding all his life, and he laughed at me when I mentioned a MIG, and working out side...He said I should be using a TIG is I am working outside... 3) What should I get to cut and grind with? I don't have a compressor(because I don't have a garage) So, to clean up my welds, and cut the body that I am welding off...what do I use? So, any thoughts, and I might be doing all this on my first blazer, for the first time...thanks __________________ Always looking for a 2wd blazer

10-06-2004, 09:23 PM	#41
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	4" makita Electric angle grinder will work wonders. I dont suggest trying to learn to weld On replacing rockers and stuff like that due to the metal being thin and its not hard for an exp. welder to burn trou metal . And there are alot of techniques that are just learned over time You might learn well from a book , MIg welding is by far the easiest process to learn IMO. Tig is pricy and for outdoor use you dont want either You want something that doenst have a shield gas. I know you can use MIG and tig outdoors but High winds will blow away the shield gas. But a mig elder will work fine Outdoors with Flux Core Wire.

10-06-2004, 11:14 PM	#42
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I went out and bought a wire feed welder and have taught myself how to weld.. I am sure that I have saved money by screwin up a lot of old metal pannel's along with teaching myself a new skill.... __________________ 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..

10-07-2004, 11:45 PM	#44
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	I am proud to say at the age of 17 I have done ALL of my own work...I picked up a used lincoln mig for 100 (no gas tank)....it was great deal! Then I got a crash course from a older friend of my dad's who has been building bikes and rods all of his life. I then began cutting and welding...ALOT! I am now in a new high school which of offers a welding certification class....Now, when i graduate from high school i will have 4 college credits and be a certified welder. __________________ '67 Chevy Longstep 2wd 350 w/4spd manual Muncie M21. My first project. Proud to be Valley Trash



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10-08-2004, 01:45 AM	#45
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Thats good stuff that you can get a welding Cert in high school When i went trough They had welding in ag but the teachers were morons I alredy knew how to Weld. And I Didnt Get AG 2 As An Elective.... Ag1 Was Bad Enough ::

10-08-2004, 01:47 AM	#46
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	ME! I'm not the best but I'm impressed with myself, after a little work you start to get the hang off it.

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