hey guys, how are we?

with nearly all "older cars" ther is bound to be some sorts of rust :(
wheather it be something as minor as a spec of surface rust, or, something serious like rusted chassis rails/floor/pillars etc.

Now i'm looking at buying a mig welder (gas) and was wondering if any of the fellow Melbourne datsun1200 members would be interested in myself offering my services doing some rust repairs?

Now i will say straight out, i am not a pannel beater. i was a mechanic, and now i am working for a small engineering company. (specializing in sheet metal fabrication).
I have done a fair bit of body work with rust repairs and dent removals etc.

I'm in the process of selecting the right welder, so i will keep you guys posted. I'm located in the eastern suburbs of melbourne but i will travel out to you. so its basicly just some cash work for me and helping you guys out. i am moving up to w.a and the end of the year so i will be able to help you guys out later on.
prices are unsure i can do quotes, and if you want i can teach you a few tips and tricks if you like?

basicly im just trying to get some interest and yeah, let me know!
Cheers, Ben

id be interested but will be getting gasless mig soon to teach my self too. but would rather have it done right, cause i wont do it 100%.

Welding isnt hard to learn. and its extremely handy! lol.
i prefer gas over gasless, for bodywork anyways.

grab yourself some scrap steel and sheet metal and blast away. learn how your wire speed/feed works etc etc. you'll have a blast!

ben.

lol mik ill play wit it and see how she blows

Hey Id be keen to get some dings pulled, might have to get a quote as my funds are stretched atm...but consider me interested!

how bad are the dings champ?

well ones just a bit of a wrinkle in the front apron which shouldnt be a problem, the others where it seems someone had a bit of a rage at not being able to close the bonnet, so a palm-sized pushed in nose, might be a bit hard getting at the back of it cos theres a fair bit of bracing behind it...

i also would/need a welder and to tidy my skills up a bit... can weld a lil but no expert.

what would be the best welder to buy for working on cars and how much to pay for a 2nd hand one?

Basicly it come down to what your welding. if its car pannels you dont need like the big pulse-migs that i normaly use at work.
CIGweld is a good brand, and sip also.
I prefer gas for body work, its a bit more "forgiving" also. Like a small sip welder can be picked up from repco and there gas and gasless and for a few $100 with 12month warranty.
where abouts are you located?

total tools in bayswater do short welding welding course's and they can fit you up with a good welder to suit your style of welding.

got a gasless 100amp sip mig- heaps of spares available like cigwelds. (just need to pick it up)

i just need cheap and hope it doesnt blow too many holes in datsun body work (has high and low).

levey did his 2 door with his 90amp ozito so should be ok- not great but ok.

i fugure im finally giving it a go which can only be points for tyring.