I got a $400 welder - arc using innershield wire - and was well - worth it.
Ihad to learn to weld fast - and it turned out to be easy - just keep
the tip to the right heat and read the manual - but went one step higher
for the heat recommendation. The panels can be handled with ease on this
small welder; even usd it to make a frame for tube shocks - replaced the
levers with tube in the rear of the BugEye.
Did not want to hassle with the MIG for the tanks.
It was from Home Depot - brand is "Miller" - I notice a lot of similar
types sold at Sears, Wards, Wal-Mart.
I assume I saved a lot by not hiring someone to do the work for me - and
I had to replace the whole floorboard and the door posts, and a few
rusted thru spots in the body.
After an hour or so of playing with it - got a handle - and it was really
easy.
Willy
73 Midget
60 BugEye undergoing reincarnation
> I've got a few rust panels that should be welded in my
> 73 Midget project....floors, battery tray, boot floor (maybe),
> and the panels between the doors & fenders (typical
> Spridget spot).
> I know that MIG welding is the way to go, but is one
> such as the mity mite from Moss what I would need to
> do this? It is a possible Christmas present - I'd have
> to learn how to weld. Or, would it be cheaper to pay someone
> to weld the above sections.
> Thanks,
> Tyson
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