Kiwizook's resto

[kiwizook]

So I bought a welder, so that means I can do a lot more at home now its a 120 amp mig welder, I just have to get some gas for it now

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So is it best to get some co2, argon or a co2/argon mix? I know that co2 is a lot cheaper than argon, but I was just wondering about quality

[dazerede]

Looks good mate

Naw u can crack on.with the restro
I'm not to sure about the gas I have this thing here got it for free

[kiwizook]

they're like 180 pounds to buy over here. you can also hire one which costs like 80 pounds a year. and then it's like 26 pounds to fill it up. I can also get some 10oz throw away cans, so i might have a look at that. So gas is quite expensive really

[kiwizook]

So I had this idea quite a while back.
I though I would put a big vinyl on my bonnet once I have sprayed it all properly. This is what I was thinking of (just one of the two) ( the 45 stands for 45 HP) . I will get a better looking 45 on the horses, but you get the idea. depending on cost I might put one on each door too

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[dan_2k_uk]

Co2 argon mix is what you want for thin body work.

Dont even bother with little hobby canisters they are false ecomomy.

20L over here is £140 but part of that was a returnable deposit on the bottle.

[ROBBIE]

Was going to say dont bother with the small cans, they dont last 10 minuets

[kiwizook]

due for a update. I am now completely stripping the chassis and going to paint it all properly. I have taken off the back axle and springs, all driveshafts, and the tbox. Going to clean it up with a wire wheel, and weld any rust I come across.
I got a welding course starting on monday, so hopefully I will learn how to do some proper welding, looking forward to it. I hope to get some pics up soon, so watch this space

[dazerede]

Have fun finding rust on the chassis
Are u replacing all brake pipes and fuel pipes

Have fun on ur course don't forget to use the mask

[kiwizook]

there is some rust on two of the tray supports, so I'll have to weld some new ones on, no big deal. Also the t box mounts aren't very flash, so I'll have to fix them too.

I'll try to not forget to use the mask, but you never know

[donkeychomp]

USE the mask!

Arc eye is horrible...