67 Fastback - Project Dalamar

[Dalamar]

Thanks Strtcar

Dalamar - Enjoying the build. I too had a '67 Fastback, but all I did was drop in a 5.0L! Course this was 20 years ago, when not many were doing that.

Anyway - I've noticed in your pics that you appear to be using a small Lincoln welder - how do you like it? Any issues with welding thick material? I ask as I'm going to be picking up a welder myself and can find these Lincolns easily. What size/model is it? Are you using it with gas?

Thank you. What color was your Fastback?

My welder is the Lincoln SP-170 T
Runs on 220V. and I use an Argon/Co2 mix with it for the shield.
I've had it for about 5 years, and it works great.
Recently replaced the lead because the coil inside it was getting old cand causing drag on the wire. Otherwise I've had no problems.
I wouldn't recommend going over a 15' lead.

I welded my Roticery together with it.
Much past 1/4 you'd want more heat. Using this for 3/16 and 1/4 I'd recommend you have a slight gap to help with penetration.

[chunger]

Thank you. What color was your Fastback?

Wimbledon White, with a black turn signal hood that I had traded some parts for and since the paint was good, was too lazy to repaint to match the car. Color wise, it actually worked pretty good.

My welder is the Lincoln SP-170 T
Runs on 220V. and I use an Argon/Co2 mix with it for the shield.
I've had it for about 5 years, and it works great.
Recently replaced the lead because the coil inside it was getting old cand causing drag on the wire. Otherwise I've had no problems.
I wouldn't recommend going over a 15' lead.

I welded my Roticery together with it.
Much past 1/4 you'd want more heat. Using this for 3/16 and 1/4 I'd recommend you have a slight gap to help with penetration.

Thanks, I'll have to go take another look at the Lincolns, sounds like they'll work just fine. But, I'll have to stick with the 110v models.

Car is really coming together. Nice job on the firewall - are you going to fab in some cowl vents like the stock firewall has? Dunno about you, but I find myself using them quite a bit to get air flowing in the car.

[Dalamar]

Wimbledon White, with a black turn signal hood that I had traded some parts for and since the paint was good, was too lazy to repaint to match the car. Color wise, it actually worked pretty good.

black hood on white is a nice combo. I'm considering doing something on my 96, which is white.

Thanks, I'll have to go take another look at the Lincolns, sounds like they'll work just fine. But, I'll have to stick with the 110v models.

If there is any way you can get 220V out where your welder is, I'd highly recommend it.
In my experience you get a better weld, and you can turn up the heat when needed.

If you need to go with a buzz box (120 V uint ;) , I'd do some more checking on which model is best. a 120V unit would be fine if you're just doing sheet metal.



havn't thought about putting those vents back on, but that's a good suggestion. I'll check it out, thanks.

[ATOMonkey]

Wimbledon White, with a black turn signal hood that I had traded some parts for and since the paint was good, was too lazy to repaint to match the car. Color wise, it actually worked pretty good.

Thanks, I'll have to go take another look at the Lincolns, sounds like they'll work just fine. But, I'll have to stick with the 110v models.

Car is really coming together. Nice job on the firewall - are you going to fab in some cowl vents like the stock firewall has? Dunno about you, but I find myself using them quite a bit to get air flowing in the car.

Running a 220V outlet is not hard at all. I wouldn't let that deter you from getting a bigger welder.