Looking for a welder

[Crakums_GT]

http://http://www.minotads.com/getLi...=&p=1&a=359609

Would this be a good welder for some minor frame/front clip welding for my 1952 pickup? If no what should I look for? I don't want something expensive since I am trying to put most of my money into actual parts for my truck. Thanks

-Greg

[TRPLXL2]

Well I tryed the link you gave, and it said that it can't find the server?

Well how much frame welding are you doing on your truck, is it broke clear through or is it just little spots here and there. The reason I ask is because a few years ago me and dad were working on a body off 1970 Impala convertible project, and the frame had broke completely behind the rear quarter. In order to make the frame one piece again, and make sure that it didn't twist from the heat we built a jig to hold the frame in place while we welded it. My dad took steel and basically tied the frame together, it turned out really good too. With your truck the frame should be heavy enough, but just be cautious about how much heat you put on that frame it could twit a little bit on you.

[Crakums_GT]

The frame is really good. I would only be using it to box the frame and install an upgraded suspension. The most I would be welding is the mounts for the new suspension and that would really be it. The frame is not rotted so that is really good. The welder is a Century 120 amp wire feed welder. model # is 83075 if that helps. Thanks.

-Greg

[tbplus10]

For frame welding you want atleast a 220, you need good weld penetration.
I'd also recommend if you dont have much welding experience see if the local college has a welding course, it'd be worth the time and money and will probably cost less than if you were to screw-up the frame with a bad weld.