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72novadriver 07-15-2009 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab (Post 223207)
Billy,

Just curious what size torch, tungsten and filler rod you use on sheetmetal. I've been welding on my 52 truck which has pretty thick metal, but I think I could still stand to go with smaller tungsten, tip, filler etc..

As always, the fab work looks fantastic!


Hey Brandon,

For the sheetmetal stuff I like to use 1/16" tungsten, with a #4 cup, and .045 filler rod. Hope that helps you out.

wiedemab 07-15-2009 09:43 AM

Thanks, I keep getting better, little by little. I just need some more time in the garage - don't we all!

GregWeld 07-15-2009 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab (Post 223296)
Thanks, I keep getting better, little by little. I just need some more time in the garage - don't we all!

Get yourself the Miller quick reference guide --- and just follow their recommendations... THEY have lots of experience. BTW == It also makes a difference if you're using a gas lens cup... vs standard torch etc. The flow is so much better on the gas lens...

Personally I use the pedal style voltage regulator and really modulate this when I'm welding thin stuff.. helps keep the heat down.

GregWeld 07-15-2009 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiedemab (Post 223207)
Billy,

Just curious what size torch, tungsten and filler rod you use on sheetmetal. I've been welding on my 52 truck which has pretty thick metal, but I think I could still stand to go with smaller tungsten, tip, filler etc..

As always, the fab work looks fantastic!


Billy -- Here ya go! A free online calculator... just fill in the questions... and weld away!

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...calculator.php

strtlegal 07-25-2009 01:11 AM

Billy, your name sounds familar..Did you own a grey nova with meteros? Didnt it smash into a wall at a little track?

If so is this a new project or the same car just ripped apart?

72novadriver 07-25-2009 09:57 AM

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Billy, your name sounds familar..Did you own a grey nova with meteros? Didnt it smash into a wall at a little track?

If so is this a new project or the same car just ripped apart?
Yes sir, That was me. This Nova project is a different car however. The other one is salted away for the time being. the build plans for it are too instense for my current budget so im going to have to wait a little while on that one.

NOVA 07-25-2009 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 72novadriver (Post 225154)
Yes sir, That was me. This Nova project is a different car however. The other one is salted away for the time being. the build plans for it are too instense for my current budget so im going to have to wait a little while on that one.

I like it, a guy that has two bitchin 3rd Gen Nova's :thumbsup:

Kendall Burleson 07-25-2009 08:34 PM

Billy were you at DSE went Dan started their?killer job:cool:

72novadriver 07-26-2009 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendall Burleson (Post 225191)
Billy were you at DSE went Dan started their?killer job:cool:

Thanks, Yes I was there.:cheers:

ranger2339 08-12-2009 11:25 PM

Wow I have to see this done. One of the main reasons I joined this forum. There are some very cool cars on here.




Josh


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