Saying MIG is no good for “structural welding” when you’re talking about building bridges, in a thread about replacing rusty panels on a Barracuda isn’t relevant.
And yes, TIG is great and the preferred method for cage building and sheet metal repair. But most guys rebuilding their own car in their own garage don’t have $5k to drop on a TIG.
MIG is great for anything you need to do for repairing a unibody. Would TIG be better if you’ve got the machine and the skill? Absolutely. But that wasn’t the point, just like building bridges and skyscrapers isn’t the point.
Bud, I’m not mad. If you think flux core wire is the greatest thing ever, good for you. You’re the only guy I’ve ever met that likes it for automotive work. And I’ve been in and around automotive repair for almost 30 years.
And I’ve used it. And there isn’t enough money in the world to convince me to do the repairs that RSie needs to do with flux core. So I sure wouldn’t recommend it to him. And yeah, I’m gonna disagree, because setting yourself up for that much flux core work is bad planning.
Sorry man. You’ve got the right plan already, ignore the noise. A Hobart 140 with gas will be a great set up for you.
