the swallow tail project has begun.......

**sports racer** · 16-10-2008, 04:29 PM

Can we get an up to date photo of the whole car? All the parts photos make me drool and it would be nice to get the whole lot together.

**alex g** · 18-10-2008, 08:42 PM

got the plates back from my machinist ,so it was fit up time

welded the hoops first

tacked the top plates after some extensive measuring

**Preen59** · 18-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Looks good, Alex. Very neat. Good welds too, considering its a bastard of a spot.

**Jarred** · 18-10-2008, 09:09 PM

Looks tops. You're very talented. Hopefully, one day... I'll be able to do this!

**alex g** · 21-10-2008, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Preen59

Looks good, Alex. Very neat. Good welds too, considering its a bastard of a spot.

a little more challenging as the engine was still in , it is amazing how well the cheapo ebay welder goes on full tilt, although i did trip the thermal several times, it runs remarkable smooth and steady

i did run two passes on some areas as the first weld rooted really nicely.

**gldgti** · 22-10-2008, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by alex g

a little more challenging as the engine was still in , it is amazing how well the cheapo ebay welder goes on full tilt, although i did trip the thermal several times, it runs remarkable smooth and steady

i did run two passes on some areas as the first weld rooted really nicely.

is that the one with switches for current setting and properly adjustable wire speed? they all seem to go for ~$100 on ebay?

**alex g** · 22-10-2008, 06:19 PM

from memory it was $300 ish
here is the same machine
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-MIG-200-G...d=p3286.c0.m14
just branded differently

**Preen59** · 22-10-2008, 06:24 PM

Well if they work alright...

Hey Aydan, are you thinking what i'm thinking?

Edit: How thick will they comfortably do?

Hehe, looks like i'll have to file the earth prong down on the plug...

**alex g** · 22-10-2008, 07:54 PM

yer i just hit it with a grinder,i would say up to 8 to 10mm easily it does pack a decent punch.just watch the gas as mine leeks like nothing and i have had problems with the feed and trigger switch but the gains far far outway the cost