5 replies to this topic

[steor1234]

hi i have to weld my front wing on i have no experience so i am going to hire one for the week just wanted to make sure i am hiring the right one am hiring it off hhs hire and would a 140 amp be good enuff???

thanks ste

and any kind of points would be great

[Carlos W]

hi i have to weld my front wing on i have no experience so i am going to hire one for the week just wanted to make sure i am hiring the right one am hiring it off hhs hire and would a 140 amp be good enuff???

thanks ste

and any kind of points would be great

http://www.mig-weldi...forum/index.php

also have a search, there's loads of threads on this topic!

[sonikk4]

If its a MIG then its more than enough, the no experience bit though will be your downfall. I would seriously suggest you lay your hands on so .9mm thick steel and practise and practise some more.

You will need to plug weld to fit the wings so drill 1/4 inch holes roughly every 1 inch or so, for the seams inside the wings because of your lack of experience it will be difficult to plug weld so i suggest some small seam welds instead.

Do you know anybody that can weld to assist you as realistically you are biting off more than you can chew here. I'm not being nasty its just that if you have never welded before then it takes time to learn, its not a simple process as you can do a lot of damage and even ruin your new wings. Also if your welds have not penetrated then no strength and more problems.

The website previously mention will help but you still need to practise i'm afraid.

[BMH]

Also non genuine wings can be a real pig to get to fit.

Bryan

[haggz]

if you do hire one MAKE sure you get a good welding mask, gloves and some form of apron. safety is all important. make sure no one else (children), are watching whilst you weld. bright light may look nice but will cause eye damage.

good luck

[sonikk4]

if you do hire one MAKE sure you get a good welding mask, gloves and some form of apron. safety is all important. make sure no one else (children), are watching whilst you weld. bright light may look nice but will cause eye damage.

good luck

To add to the above if it is a mig will they be supplying the gas to go with it?? also some additional tooling like a 4 1/2" grinder will be needed with cutting and grinding discs. This will necessitate the use of ear defenders and protective goggles. You will need to protect your windscreen and any other glass from grinding sparks and welding splatter.

You will also need various clamps to hold the wings in place to weld them. All of the surfaces that need to be welded to must be clear of rust and back to bare metal. To offer some protection you can use Zinc rich primer on these surfaces after cleaning as you can weld through this (available from Halfords.) You can use self tapping screws to hold the wings in place as well but would also check your bonnet gaps as well before welding in place.

If its a gasless MIG then this can be used outside but if it is a gas shielded mig then you need to use this under cover ie a garage etc. Which ever MIG you use the earth clamp must be used on bare metal for it to work no earth no spark.

Too much power equals lots of holes, too little power equals no penetration and your wings will not be secured.

Disconnect your battery before starting also your alternator this will help to prevent any damage to these items.