Just wanted to say hello to everybody. I took about a year off of the list
and I've missed it. I'm trying to get motivated again on my oletruck
project, a '56 GMC 1/2 LB v8.
Thought I'd start with a couple of newbie questions on welding. I have been
looking to buy a welder for the multiple patch panels that are needed on my
truck. For doing patch panels, will a fluxless gas core welder (like the
Lincoln WeldPak 10) do the job? I don't mind spending the money to get a
better product (Miller 130, Lincoln SP125), but only if there is a real
benefit. Will the shielding gas and full MIG make a difference?
Another question along the same lines. What is the best tool for cutting
out the rusted sections of metal? I've seen nibblers, air nibblers, cutoff
wheels, dual-action shears. I'm guessing I may need a combination of a
couple of tools to reach all of the spots that need patch panels.
Moving to front suspensions. What products have you used and what do you
think of them? Fatman Fabrications, ZIGs, TCI, Jim Meyer Racing, No Limit,
and Chubby Chassis are some of the manufacturers that I've seen. I'd like
to make the truck a daily driver and some improvement in ride/handling
quality is needed.
I plan to use a CAD 472/TH400 combination and I think disk brakes would be a
good idea. Not much sense going faster if you can't stop faster, too.
Anyway, glad to be back. Looking forward to hearing your feedback on my
questions.
Brad Baker
56 GMC 100
Houston, TX
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