niwid
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Also get a build thread up (unless I've missed it) helps keep you going when you really lose motivation  I plan to in the new year At the moment, all I've done is get it home, poke it with a screwdriver and cry, which doesn't make for an interesting thread. Nothing else is really planned until after xmas, so I'll definitely put something up when I get properly stuck in |
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Practice makes perfect regarding the welding, I couldn't weld at the start of the year but got myself a welder, some gas and gear and now I'll happily take on any repair. Practising on a bench is much different to welding a car, so don't be dishearted if it doesn't go as well as it does on the bench at first. As for the mechanicals, I know you dabble in older polos and can tell you an mgb is simpler so if you manage that you will manage this. Thanks for the help. I've heard they are pretty easy to work on mechanically, which is nice to know! |
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If you have patience and some time and also practice materials then its easy enough to master welding by just teaching and practising yourself .... I'm by no means an expert welder but can now confidently rip apart and panel up a restoration job on my own , and very satisfying too.. Start off small by welding some thin gauge scrap steel plates together ,it soon becomes evident what welds take and stick and what don't lol along with mig welder settings themselves , most welder s have a wire speed setting and also a separate amps setting , the thicker the steel the more amps and faster wire speed it needs to penetrate properly and make a good weld !!!! In the early stages of welding pay particular attention to the underside of the piece you have welded as its easy to see a good penetrated weld as opposed to what's called a pigeon s£&t weld lol The welding forum suggested is great for looking into this as there are plenty of pics showing good welds as opposed to bad ones It's daunting cutting big chunks of curse word metal from a car knowing that they need to be put back in with no more than a panel and or piece of steel and your mig skills ,but before long after mastering a good weld it becomes easier and far more satisfying Also worth pointing out there's a lot more to it than just what I've mentioned I would steer clear of gas less welder s as you will not achieve as good a weld as a gas mig You will also need to buy bottles from either a local supplier also with an account if doing a lot of welding too And lastly invest in a good welding mask with a speedglas and also goggles when grinding and cutting ,trust me its not nice in accident and emergency awaiting that horrible dye stuff to be put in your eye and then having it scraped to clear the rust from your eyeball  Sorry if stating the obvious but seen many ppl rush into it without thinking about the small things that count heres a pic of one of mine I'm nearing completion on after two years when I first got it  and yes that's the carpet showing ,well infact holding car together hahaha I've also been trying to finish this car too which needed lots of welding but nearly ready for paint now   Always best to cut all rot out and replace or will come back |
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If you need any help welding let me know I'd be glad to help
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