One frame mount is on. I practiced with a some test steel to get the settings right on the welder. In the end used Hobart 7014 rods. I also bought a Everlast SuperUltra 205 3 in 1. It works great on the stick side and the plasma cutter. I still have the powerkart and I have used that work some other...

Thanks again all. Should have the tub off next week and the 220 wired into the new welding area of the shop(barn) I have a pretty good pile of various scrap to get my practice and get back in the swing.

steeldr. wrote:Might want to take to a weld shop, or muffler shop to do the welding, they have all the equipment and experience. Could be cheaper in the long run, and should have a warranty......ron

Possibly. I still need to get a lot torn down to see the larger picture.

Thanks. Already finding the help I need and by reaching out to a few buddies locally have my hands on three welders at no cost to me. Most of the guys just haven't had time and are willing to know where to find them.

So once I get everything cleaned up and cleared out which will take me a few weekends 7014 rods was what I was going to use. I plan on picking up a 5lb tube and practicing on some scrap to get back in the swing. I think I will use the fire blanket idea and use a small metal table I have and also pra...

In case this helps I have other pics here http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/93-iowa-yj-multi-stage-restore-2715858/index6.html Also from a removal standpoint the shock is out. I plan on dropping the rear end and the whole exhaust since replacement will be coming in March. I think it will be safer t...

massacre wrote:A flexible-head MIG torch might help in that position?

something like this.... http://weldingdirect.com/twmifmigwegu.html?

Man things have changed a lot in 20 years!

Haven't done out of position welding but I was thinking a MIG might make the task easier. Sounds like the best thing for the out of position needs is practice. I don't have a MIG but was considering buying one for these types of issues. I finally got the jeep out to my shop yesterday which is about ...

new mount....

picture from the outside in from the wheel well.

I have an older jeep and busted the rear shock mount. I have access to a stick welder but was thinking this won't be the last project... :lol: so in my research here and the website I was thinking about a decent mig rig for the job. I also have some rust on the driver side by the seat belt bolt unde...

I am an IT guy and have been for 20+ years. Before that I was a mechanic for a long time. I was never in a position to need or convince my better half of the need for a welder fast forward to today. Got my hands on a 1993 Wrangler and now I need a welder and I need to knock of the rust of the skills...

I just got mine for free today the exact same welder. I am newbie myself but I need to get back up to speed and for the moment this is the only machine I have. Very nice looking welds.

I am new to the forum myself and I will be picking up a welder again next weekend for the first time in 20+ years. Should have never stopped. Good to see another newbie.