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Hey Bill, would you be open to teaching me something about welding on my B?

I've got a hole behind the drivers door down real low...

Got any spare B metal over there? :devilgrin:
(I know you had some last time I was over)
 
Rick
I can show you in about 30 seconds everything that I know about welding. You are welcome to come over and try it out but I would just be leading you down a very questionable path :smile: !!!
I don't have much "B" sheetmetal around anymore but do have lots of "A" stuff!
Bill
 
Billm said:
...try to get lots of practice...
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Couldn't agree more!

As a suggestion to anyone about to undertake a fairly in depth restoration that needs to acquire (like I did) some basic skills, metal cutting, welding, grinding, consider building a rotisserie. Even the one like I built from two engine stands will give you some practice. The finished product MUST be sturdy, so you have to get that part right, quick, but it doesn't really have to be pretty...that comes in time...at least I hope it does :smile:

Ray
 
Yes, practice is what it takes. Try doing some thin metal repairs on other things like lawn mowers and exhaust pipes before attempting and welds on things that might show. The more you do it the more comfortable you will become with it all.
 
mccalebr said:
As a suggestion to anyone about to undertake a fairly in depth restoration, consider building a rotisserie. (...) Ray
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Heh, that's exactly what I did... good advice. The other thing I would suggest is taking an evening course at your local technical college. They usually start you with stick (arc) welding, but the principles apply to MIG, and it will make MIG welding seem like child's play in comparison. (Once you get used to welding sheet metal instead of 1/8" stock, of course!)

-D
 
yes Ray I have the two eng. stands rotisserie used it on the B but was lucky and had no rust through, but I think its time to learn with what i have found on my new midget. the more i dig into it the worst it is, but that happens.
 
v8mgbal said:
yes Ray I have the two eng. stands rotisserie used it on the B but was lucky and had no rust through, but I think its time to learn with what i have found on my new midget. the more i dig into it the worst it is, but that happens.
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When you get ready to put the Midget up on the rotisserie and analyze/attack your rust problem, you might want to check out the mounting brackets I made for mine. In the rear I used the taillight flats for mounting locations and that has worked very well. I had to replace the entire boot floor and there was no problem with bracket interference. You're also closer to the center of gravity than with most valance mounts, and it's stronger.

You'll find photos and details at: https://www.raysmg.com/rays_mg_midget_rotisserie.htm

Ray

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thanks Ray, plus an added bonus I can get some practice welding making the brackets. for an mg the eng. stands work great and they are cheap an take up very little space.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]I don't have much "B" sheetmetal around anymore but do have lots of "A" stuff![/QUOTE]

heh - isn't it about the same???

Well - whenever its good for you, I would like to get that one hole patched and maybe we could learn together.
Thank goodness I have nice solid floors!!
 
thats the VW though right?
 
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