{"id":2412,"date":"2010-02-12T18:47:04","date_gmt":"2010-02-12T18:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joewelder.com\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2010-02-12T18:47:04","modified_gmt":"2010-02-12T18:47:04","slug":"welding-on-classic-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/joewelder\/2010\/02\/12\/welding-on-classic-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Welding on Classic Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interested in learning about restoring classic cars? Well, you’ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n

The folks over at Second Chance Garage<\/a> have given us a step-by-step guide to choosing the right welder for the job:<\/p>\n

Selecting the Right Welder for Classic Car Restoration Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Welder To Use?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most common welders used in auto restoration, therefore, are MIG<\/a> (metal arc welders, gas or flux-cored), TIG<\/a> (tungsten arc welders using shielding gas) and Arc Welders<\/a> (the traditional “stick” electrode).<\/p>\n

To choose the most appropriate one for your needs, you have to consider the following parameters:<\/p>\n

* What is the maximum and minimum thickness of metal to be welded? Fortunately, automobiles use metals that fall into a relatively narrow range.<\/p>\n

* What is the metal type? Again, automobiles generally are made of steel and, rarely, aluminum.<\/p>\n

* What is the normal position the welding “head” will be put in? Do you need to do a lot of welding overhead? The answer is usually no here.<\/p>\n

* How much current is available in your shop and do you have 220 volts? Check your circuits.<\/p>\n

Let’s be frank. Our overwhelming favorite type of welder is the MIG. We’ll explain why shortly, but first we’ll give an overview of the other contenders. Here we go!<\/p>\n

CONTINUE READING ONLINE -><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Once you’ve chosen a welder, come on over to Arc-Zone.com where you’ll find MIG guns<\/a>, TIG Torches<\/a>, Oxy-Fuel Torches<\/a>, Plasma Arc Cutting Torches<\/a>… \u00a0not to mention some really trick accessories like Trailing Shields<\/a>, and everything you need to Weld Like a Pro<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Interested in learning about restoring classic cars? Well, you’ve come to the right place! 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