Transition Camaro

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by MX145

Hi Chief. I've been watching your build as well. You do great work! I have family in Golden and Westminister so it adds even more interest.

The subframe connectors are .120 wall 2x3. Most of the additional structural support I've added has been 1/8". The front upper control arm mount is 1/4". The coilover mounting tabs are 3/16" along with the vertical arch support I added on the taller side of the UCA mount. The rearend brackets for the 4-link are all 3/16". Hopefully I covered what you're curious about. I know its hard to be sure with pictures. If you are curious about something I missed or dimensions I'm more than happy to share what I'm doing. You guys have helped me out so I want to return the favor when I can!

for the info .... I am looking at upgrading my welder, my Lincoln SP100 is maxed out at 12GA .105. Just trying to get into something I can weld with most of the time..... and if I need to do 3/16 I can.

I am not a fan of the RS stuff either .... and I have RS fenders, I have to convert them of course. As far as color NOT BLACK!!!!!!!

[WSSix]

I wouldn't paint the car a very dark color with those rims. It will cause them to blend in and you will loose the details. Of course this is simply my opinion. I would go with a lighter to medium blue. Colors you may want to consider are Marina Blue, Jetstream Blue, and Admiral Blue. Those are corvette colors. Lucerne Blue, Martinique Blue, and Nocturn Blue are Trans Am colors. Can you tell I like blue? You could always do a shade of green or yellow too!

I'm right there with you on styling decisions a lot of them time. That's why I typically believe in less is more and keeping it simple. If not, I'll overwhelm myself. Good luck and keep up the good work!

[MX145]

Thanks for the feedback guys!! I'm taking it all in!

[MX145]

I've been working on the firewall and cowl while I go round and round on color.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

for the info .... I am looking at upgrading my welder, my Lincoln SP100 is maxed out at 12GA .105. Just trying to get into something I can weld with most of the time..... and if I need to do 3/16 I can.

I am not a fan of the RS stuff either .... and I have RS fenders, I have to convert them of course. As far as color NOT BLACK!!!!!!!

Hi Chief. I have a Miller 211. I know its the wrong color but it seems to work well up to 1/4 on 220V. Havent gone past 1/4" but its rated up to 3/8. I usually run it on 110 for small stuff because its convenient. I've been very happy with it.

[Greg from Aus]

Looks like a great choice, can't wait to see it.

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by MX145

Hi Chief. I have a Miller 211. I know its the wrong color but it seems to work well up to 1/4 on 220V. Havent gone past 1/4" but its rated up to 3/8. I usually run it on 110 for small stuff because its convenient. I've been very happy with it.

I'm not partial to a color ... I looked at the Miller 211, and if I remember correctly (which I could be wrong) you could not weld 3/16 single pass w/o flux core wire? Sound right?

It looks like the Lincoln Power Mig 180 Dual should work for me.

Didn't mean to hijack your thread

[WSSix]

I think the supersonic blue is a good choice as well.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by WSSix

I think the supersonic blue is a good choice as well.

Thanks Trey!

[MX145]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

I'm not partial to a color ... I looked at the Miller 211, and if I remember correctly (which I could be wrong) you could not weld 3/16 single pass w/o flux core wire? Sound right?

It looks like the Lincoln Power Mig 180 Dual should work for me.

Didn't mean to hijack your thread

The Lincoln is a sweet welder! Don't think you can go wrong there. I may have been a Lincoln owner as well but my local welding supply made me a deal on the Miller and a new bottle. I looked at a few Lincoln's and Millers before choosing the 211.

According to the Miller manual I can weld up to 3/8" with .035 wire GMAW. I'm assuming multiple passes but still using GMAW gas instead of FCAW flux core. I personally have only welded a few pieces of 3/16 to 1/4 using .030 wire GMAW single pass and it worked fine based on their settings chart. Even though the 211 is rated at 210 amps its 150@30% duty cycle. I've always stick welded bigger stuff until I recently bought the Miller.