Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
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Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
914orRust |
May 3 2007, 11:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 20-August 05 From: St. Paul, MN Member No.: 4,623 |
Ok. About 2 years ago, I purchased a 74 teener. Since then I've had the engine rebuilt and replaced more parts than I dare list all the while knowing that there is some serious hell hole/rocker panel rust to address. The car isn't sagging yet but I know this is an issue that must be addressed.
To make matters worse... I live in Minnesota and I have no welding skills of my own. Thus far I've contacted a couple random body shops and I've received responses ranging from "no way I'm touching that" to "you need a top off restoration". I know I can't afford a top off restoration. So, my question to the list is... do I throw in the towel and sell to someone that has welding experience? Is there a solution that does not require a full restoration? Is that option available in Minnesota? Thank you in advance for any wisdom you may have with this issue. ~Marc |
914orRust |
May 3 2007, 01:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 20-August 05 From: St. Paul, MN Member No.: 4,623 |
Ok, you've got me really thinking about getting into the world of welding...
Any recommendations on the type of welder I should purchase? Any preferred retailers? |
rfuerst911sc |
May 3 2007, 06:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Ok, you've got me really thinking about getting into the world of welding... Any recommendations on the type of welder I should purchase? Any preferred retailers? Here's my 2 cents. A welder is a tool that if you buy cheap you will probably get cheap results. This doesn't mean you have to go with the best pro unit available but you want to purchase as much as your budget allows. I personally don't like the flux cored welders. I purchased a Hobart 140 from a local farm/feed store and like it a lot. It works off standard 110v house current and uses shielding gas. I have welded on 2 of 4 GT flares and it works great! Shop around in your area and make sure where ever you plan to purchase they also stock the parts that wear and need replacement ( tips,welding wire etc. ). Also the cost of the welder is just the start, you have to add the shielding gas,probably a cart,welding helmet,gloves,clamps and on and on. My $449.00 welder ended up costing about $650.00 by the time I was done but I have most of the bells and whistles of much higher costing units that will work fine for many years in my application. |
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