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The 120 is rated for .035 . It's always worked well until now . I am welding 1/8'' - 50yr. old material to new 1/8'' material . No matter what I try it just doesn't weld right . I don't have a sand blaster but I did clean an grind before welding , all in vein . o really don't need the Flux...

I hope someone here can help me . I have a Hobart Handler 120 that I bought 20 years ago . I've always welded had wire with it with no problems . Recently , I am welding new material into old material and the welds are just not acceptable . Sooo , here is the problem ! I bought some .035 "flux...

Thank you all for your input . I don't have a build thread a I'm not savy with the computer/picture techs.. I realize that a picture would help . My cab is a 1950 Chevy 3 window pickup . The drive train is a 250 C.I. Chevy inline 6 running thru a Muncie 4 speed . One thing I didn't mention was...

OK , I Z'ed frame 6'' and mounted the body . With the engine mounted at original height and at 3 degrees , I'm into a raised and enlarged transmission hump . Now I'm stuck figuring out how to mount my clutch , brake and accelerator pedals and have enough room to operate them . I can do I...

If anyone has made any progress here , please post a reply . I want to build the same engine for my 50 Chevy truck . Some details would be nice to know . Thx , Gonzo

The video and the building log are as premium as the van itself . It puts history to the build . Fantastic, Gonzo

I've had many 2 doors and 4 doors both . I like them both the same . Now that the purists have picked the cream of the crop 2 doors , you will be seeing a lot more 4 door builds . Look at them as a novelty and dare to be different . Gonzo

That's 110 volt . I run out of the wall with no extension cord . Gonzo

I do bevel my welding areas . The metal is 1/8th thick . Would I be wise to pre heat ? Gonzo

I have a 110volt Hobart Handler and running .030'' wire with gas . I'm Zing the frame on my 50 Chevy truck and welding it with the Hobart . I'm getting 100% penetration with the welds . OK , here's the problem : My son (38yrs old) came in on the project and started ranting about the welder no...

I'm setting up the rear suspension on my chassis . I've thought about coil overs ( doesn't look vintage enough ) , 1/4 elliptic ( too much unknown ) . I was at a swap meet yesterday and found a pair of rear coils that looked just right to set up a vintage rear suspension (old school) . Can...

Thx Don for your research and help here . I failed to mention that I want to use this set up on my front axle beam as well . I'm assuming that I will need some kind of panhard bar there as well ? I have the original 50 Chevy springs from the front and they look to be newly replaced . In your...

OK , we can cut the springs successfully but my question still remains unanswered . What options can be taken as to the elimination of the spring eye on the cut off end ? As seen with Posies spring , it has an eye on each end for mounting and also as a fulcrum for adjustment . Am I over...

Keep the cut cool with water pump lubricant mixed with water . Gonzo

That back burner is becoming a reality now . As I mentioned my idea in the above reply , I've been thinking that there should be an eye on both ends for any adjustment for heath from side to side . What are the groups opinions here ? I'm green when it gets this deep and only want to do it...

Good idea DOC . I see a few locally but not plentiful . That gives me some thinking material anyway . Thank You Gonzo

I'll check Ron out . Thx guys Gonzo

Yanke Transplant, I wanted to use the miniature Willys or Anglia bodies used on gokarts several years back . They seemed to have dried up . gonzo

I'm building a new chassis for my 50 Chevy (fenderless) bobber pickup . I have a couple of Chevy strait axles sitting around and would like to use one in this build . I want the look of the suicide front end . Has anyone used this axle with a buggy type spring ? Thx Gonzo

After attending the NHRA NATIONALS last weekend , I've concluded that my handicap of Neuropthia is slowing me down and making motorsports a thing of my past . Walking is becoming too painful and coordination control is becoming worse as well . I'm now going to have to resort to a motorized...