Anyone that read my last post knows that JC decided not to get in gear the other night and had to be towed home. So I was looking at the bracket that holds the 3 speed clutch assembly in place and noticed it looked bent. 'Aha, that's the reason it won't lock back down!' I get under the car, knock it back with chisel and hammer 'TINK' bracket piece falls from the wheel well! I can't tell if this piece is welded on (God, I hope not) or bolted on. I also don't have an idea if this is a piece that they make a replacement for. Any ideas about this,guys and gals?
Why don't you buy a fucking welder? You'll realize that you were an idjit for living so long without one. They're cheap and even a small child such as yourself can learn to use one in about a week.
I'm really starting to think that's the way to go-any suggestions on a good beginner's unit? Oh yeah, 1962 Impala 235 w/ 3speed
Nads is definately the authority on being a small child..... You will spend about 800 bucks on a GOOD 130amp 110 welder. (plugs into regular house hold outlet.) Check out a MillerMatic 135 or the 135 Lincolns or a 130 amp Hobart. Any of the three should have you ready to go with bottle, wire and a helmet for 800 skins. Spend the money then take a weekend to figure it out. It's EASY. It will change your life..swear to God.. Man ain't no man, ain't got no welder... -Abone.
im rolling through austin in a week. get a welder. ill show some tips and what to do then get back on my horse and roll on through to dallas. im currently in junction at a sculpture workshop. we have every tool needed. i wish i was closer than 2 hours cause id love to help.
The Miller and Lincoln are better rigs, The Hobart is made by Miller but has a plastic drive. For the price though if you are only using it for a hobby welder, body work, small repair work and tacking, (none of them get hot enough/penatrate to do major structural/frame work and leave you feel confident about it) the Hobart is probably the way to go. I think you'd come out with about $125 more left in your pocket. Don't waste you money on any thing less. I think the Hobart is rated at 140 amps, and if you buy the the rig from a local welding/gas supply they will probably match internet prices and through in your first bottle of gas if they want your business.
Here's a better pic (red circle is the problem spot) for reference and what not. Although I intend to get a welder at some point, JC is my daily driver and I need to get her on the road ASAP... ps-ignore the cheesy photoshopped 2nd carb-I was just f@ckin' around
If you buy a welder get a 220 volt unit. You can make an extension to plug it into your stove plug. A 110 will just not do a very good job & will make learning to weld even harder. HTH, ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver" Easy on the Giggle Cream!
I would get a gas rig first. A welder will only put together. You quickly find that parts must be cut to shape first. A gas rig will cut and weld. I have all types of welding equipment and the torch is the one thing I can not do without. I use it to heat and bend, heat to loosen rusted stuff,cut parts to shape, weld patch panels, remove and install mufflers,etc. I do frame work with the torch. It will put your bracket back on for sure. I can send pics of an undamaged bracket if you need it. FWIW.
If ya got the money - get a tig - $1800 gets ya a miller sychrowave 180... It's very handy! I hardly use my torch anymore unless i'm cutting something. your not that far away if you want to play with one...come on over.
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