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72novadriver · #1 07-06-2009, 08:14 PM

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Okay... is it me or does it look like the Nova is smiling?!

lol...Thats exactly what we said as soon as the bumper went on..Reminded me of the kool Aid character OH YEAH!!!

OLDFLM · #2 07-06-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72novadriver

lol...Thats exactly what we said as soon as the bumper went on..Reminded me of the kool Aid character OH YEAH!!!

EXACTLY!!! Just don't go smashing through any walls! LOL

LOVE the build btw! Great fab and fresh ideas!!

Maybe the car is smiling knowing that's the view many are going to be seeing when this beast is done?

wiedemab · #3 07-14-2009, 05:57 PM

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!

Blake Foster · #4 07-14-2009, 08:52 PM

some very cool things going on there!
good looking car

72novadriver · #5 07-15-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab

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 · #6 07-15-2009, 07:43 AM

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

**GregWeld** · #7 07-15-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab

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** · #8 07-15-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab

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 · #9 07-24-2009, 11:11 PM

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 · #10 07-25-2009, 07:57 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.