I need a welder

[Harlow]

Alright. I need a spot welder to do my new roof skin. I have no experience welding and my dad is a VERY big do it your self kind of guy and is confident in being able to do the job. Now heres my question. Is spot welding a tough thing to learn or will it be relatively easy for someone who knows his way around doing any house project and is very comfortable with tools? Should I rent one or should I look for a nice used welder?

- Scott

[mikepmcs]

Scott,
Lincoln 135 will do all your welding needs.  Sorry I didn't answer your PM..haven't been on in a while.

cam is in and car is down right now for a melted gear selection cable..moral...do everything yourself.  my car would be on the road had i listened to my own advice.

more to follow when i get a chance to work on my 69.
v/r
Mike

[41husk]

What does that welder cost?

[terrible one]

What does that welder cost?

I've seen them brand new for around $450. Maybe you could find a used one though?

[Chatt69chgr]

Miller makes real good welders.  I see that they have changed their linup but the small one is the 140.  I think it plugs into 110 and is $619 from brwelder.com.  I don't know much about other brands but the Miller welders use an aluminum feed mechanism instead of plastic which can sometimes melt.  And parts for Miller welders will always be available. 

[41husk]

Thanks for the info, I would like to get a welder and do some practicing.  I just got MM Magazine, congrats Harlow, on the young gun article.  I would love to have one of my cars published! just cool!

[BrianShaughnessy]

I've seen new repro roofs put on using the newer 2 part body panel epoxies.   Of course this was on a 67 camero awhile back... but it worked and worked well.

Cudaken used to recommend the epoxy for panel replacement anyhow because he figured the heat from welding caused hidden rust.