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Re: Gas No gas MIG

To: Robert Dardano <19to1tr6@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Gas No gas MIG
From: Larry Young <cartravel@pobox.com>
Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 10:01:57 -0600
Rob,
I've heard nothing good about fluxcore wire.  You should rig it for gas.  I
believe I use an argon/co2 mix (ask your local welding supply) and 0.030 wire.
The secret to mig welding body panels is to never run a bead, just tack it until
all the tacks are connected.  This way you avoid heat build up and distortion.
Some work I've done on my boattail speester is on the net at
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/MTFCTulsa/ABC_Bodies/body_restoration.htm.
Larry Young

Robert Dardano wrote:

> Can anyone sujest the proper  fluxcore wire to use for Tr-6 body pannels?My
> welder will take .023 up to .035  The rolls are not cheap so I would like to
> start with the right one for the job  I have no experiance with welding but
> its something I have wanted to learn. The 2lb starter roll was .035 and if I
> have learned anything it seems I should be useing a lighter gauge.
> thanks in advance       rob

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