'77 Poncho Fuegobird

[crazy4offroad]

http://www.tractorsupply.com/mig-welders/hobart-handler-reg-140-mig-welder-3812040

Don't bother with the Hobart 125 unit, get the 140. The 140 will be able to run a bead on steel up to 1/4" which is more than enough for just about anything you want to do on your Pontiac. Get a welding mask, gloves (at least), slag hammer and a bottle of argon with that welder and you'll be good to go. Oh, and go to the pull-a-part and snag a twisted fender or something that you can practice your welding on before you start in on your car.

X2 I have the 140 and it's a great machine. You may be able to find one cheaper than that used for around $300, I paid $400 for mine but it was like brand-new, only had about 10 feet of flux wire ran through it. Look into getting a good welding jacket and USE IT! lol. They button pretty tight around the wrist and neck to keep molten metal out and are fire retardant material. Be aware that hot metal and slag sometimes can find its way into your ear or other places you really wouldn't want it depending on what position you're in while welding. Always wear leather boots too (I've set my tennis shoes on fire before lol) and always practice shop safety- no rags nearby (set them on fire too lol), no gas cans/gas tanks, be conscious of what might be flammable near the hot metal you're welding like seats, consoles, kick panels, etc., use ventilation if needed and keep a couple fire extinguishers handy! Also don't weld galvanized metal unless you have a fan blowing over it to keep the highly poisonous fumes away, but the best policy is just don't weld galvanized if you can avoid it.

 

[f1shman]

Mmmm galvanized. You gotta love the smell of burnt zinc in the morning. Nothing like getting flu like symptoms and then feeling like your entire intestinal tract is doing the hula inside your gut. Oh, good times... good times.

 

[Swims350]

nah I knew about road signs way before hot rod and stuff I guess, I just recently saw hot rod with road signs, not sure how long ago it was when they done it.

 

[Manbearpig]

 

[f1shman]

That's pretty much how the rest of us feel about the situation too. How is your progress going? Do you feel you are going to keep your shell or are you still looking to pursue a better body should one come up on the market? Magnets, how do they work?

 

[89Suburban]

Yes, updates please.

 

[Manbearpig]

That's pretty much how the rest of us feel about the situation too. How is your progress going? Do you feel you are going to keep your shell or are you still looking to pursue a better body should one come up on the market? Magnets, how do they work?

Sticking with it for right now.

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Though I have the idea in my head to stick my motor into the K5 and bag it.

 

[HotRodPC]

Though I have the idea in my head to stick my motor into the K5 and bag it.

You got it half right !!! Put the motor in the K5, then LIFT IT !!!

 

[Manbearpig]

Would rather go the opposite direction with it

 

[bucket]

Focus man, focus!

 

[89Suburban]

Would rather go the opposite direction with it

 

[Old77]

Bagged K5's are nothing.....BUT PURE SEX!!!!

 

[Manbearpig]

Focus man, focus!

They're getting into my head!!!!

 

[HotRodPC]

Bagged K5's are nothing.....BUT PURE SEX!!!!

I could see it on a 2wd, but a 4x4??? No thanks.

 

[Manbearpig]

I could see it on a 2wd, but a 4x4??? No thanks.

Why is this?

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