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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 481 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 481 | After purchasing my truck in 1986 and moving it around a coule of times (following a complete disassembly and motor re-build)I now have both some time and money to work on it. I hae an electrician installing power in my one-car (one-truck) garage to support an air compressor (230VA) and a MIG welding machine (230VA) and several 110VA outlets. I have not uyet purchased either the compresso or the welding machine and looking for some recommendations regarding both. I want to try and do as much of the work myself as i can, including soda blasting, wleding on body patch pieces, and at least application of a good prime coat. The chassis and all body parts have been blasted and primed and for the most part garage kept. having not known better, I am strongly considering having the frame cleaned yet again and have it powder coated. Interested in any suggestions.
Slow progress on a Raleigh, NC 58 Apache | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 | For soda and sand blasting, you'll need a minimum of 5hp "RUNNING", 60 gal machine that puts out 18+cfm at 90psi, as well as a dessicant dryer. No dryer, no blasting!
For mig welding sheet metal and frames, a minimum of a 130 amp machine is needed. I have a Lincoln 180. Alhough thereare some subtle differences, I think all brand name machines are good (Miller, Lincoln, even Eastwood).
Hope we see some photo's of your project! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 481 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 481 | Thank you for the helpful information. Purchased a 5HP, upright Ingersol-Rand 60 gallon compressor, with air dryer, and a Hobart (made by lincoln) 190 MIG welding machine this past Saturday. Really getting excited about getting going next week. Will practice my soda blasting and painting on my metal framed utility trailer before I start on my truck. I want the trailer to be my initiation into using this new equipment. I do have a new question. What is the correct tool for cutting sheet metal? I will have some major work to do associated with the floorboard, bottom exterior skin for the two doors, possibly the front posts, and the rear cab corners. Is ita die grinder, end grider, or what?
Almost forgot, I also purchased a new SONY Cybershot to capture my progress photos and videos.
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