Help with 1970 Javelin restore

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We are on the south side of Houston, Tx

I have been thinking of buying a welder, but am pretty clueless.  I am thinking a Miller 140 or similar would be the right size, but I am afraid of dropping almost a grand on something than will not get used much.  I also have no idea where to get the gas bottle from or where to get it filled.  I suppose I could find a welding shop somewhere, but this all sounds like I'm getting over my head and fast.

Edited by walkergetx - Apr/29/2013 at 6:41pm

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walkergetx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Oct/31/2012 Location: Houston, TX Status: Offline Points: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote walkergetx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/29/2013 at 6:37pm
	We are on the south side of Houston, Tx I have been thinking of buying a welder, but am pretty clueless. I am thinking a Miller 140 or similar would be the right size, but I am afraid of dropping almost a grand on something than will not get used much. I also have no idea where to get the gas bottle from or where to get it filled. I suppose I could find a welding shop somewhere, but this all sounds like I'm getting over my head and fast. Edited by walkergetx - Apr/29/2013 at 6:41pm

RedX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Jan/31/2011 Location: Alliance NE Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote RedX Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/29/2013 at 6:50pm
	I've got a Eastwood MIG 135 welder and really like it. Runs on 110, so you can use it anywhere. It's available with a kit that includes a cart and an auto-darkening helmet which I recommend. Very easy to weld with and includes a guide to set up the welder for the metal thickness. My grandmother could weld with it. I was a little surprised at the cost of the gas but wouldn't want to go without it. Will run around $450 plus shipping and the gas. eastwood.com or 800-345-1178 for a catalog. You need this catalog as they have everything you might need for restoring an old car body

walkergetx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Oct/31/2012 Location: Houston, TX Status: Offline Points: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote walkergetx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/29/2013 at 9:39pm
	I get the Eastwood catalog. I imagine their mig is made by one of the big three. I've just been told Miller, Lincoln or Hobart and no others. I might try it. That sounds like my kind of investment. I did like the Miller Autoset, but I can do a lot of learning for $500. Thanks.

FuzzFace2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/05/2007 Location: Angier, N.C. Status: Offline Points: 10356	Post Options Post Reply Quote FuzzFace2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/29/2013 at 10:09pm
	Wantajav has a point on going new over used but if you know someone that has one that can help you check out the used one before you buy will help. All 110v will be light duty cly. But is more than enough for anything needed for a home garage. I do have to say I bought 2 Lincolns new, first was stolen that I bought @ HD, 2^nd one was bought @ local welding store where I buy all my supplies. Lincoln 135 welder Speed Glass helmet Is this your picture or mine.......Oh it mine ;) This Eastwood kit looks like a pretty good deal http://www.eastwood.com/mig-135-welder-cart-helmet-kit.html Even us old times get in a little over or heads at times. We just step back for a bit, can be a long bit, ask others how they may go about getting the job done and take all that information and use what will work best for you. Dave ---- Edited by FuzzFace2 - Apr/29/2013 at 10:10pm
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Teamamc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/04/2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1056	Post Options Post Reply Quote Teamamc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/29/2013 at 10:11pm
	I can cut the frame part from the parts car I have and I beleive I have a used lower rad support here as well. .


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	As a side note, after having a welder in the garage for a while you will wonder how you lived without one. They are so useful, honestly if your rebuilding any old car they are invaluable tools. In a car craft magazine a while back they claimed there is 3 categories all car guys fall into, one is guys without welders, guys with welders, and guys with welders that know how to use them... its true. Good luck, Andy
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	Welcome to the battery tray/radiator support club. That's a good bit of work ahead of you but do-able. I started out a complete mig welding newbie and now making my own parts. Here's what the same part of my car looks like atm. And a picture of the crossmember I just finished. If you can't find a replacement crossmember, maybe I can help you figure out how to make your own.

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	If you need any sheetmetal or frame pieces, let me know. We are chopping up a 1974 and will have a small pile of usable pieces.

amxjavelin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/27/2013 Location: Pa. Status: Offline Points: 40	Post Options Post Reply Quote amxjavelin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jun/16/2013 at 10:36pm
	I have a mig welder Hobart 140 - $459 and gas holding tank - $279 perfict size for what you have here. 110 volt. welds up to 5/16" thick steel I also have body parts for the 70. Battery inner fender panel. frame rail. and lower rad. support.