At 9/13/2006 05:37 PM, David Milo wrote: >Hi Volks, > >I spent all summer transplanting a Westfalia pop top and interior from a >1982 Westy to a 1987 Syncro. We live near Pittsburgh PA. > > >I knew how to weld with an oxygen-acetylene torch, but also knew that metal >distortion would result. I looked into MIG welding with gas back-up, and >decided I could do it / learn it. Would TIG have been better, a resounding >yes, but I couldn't afford the time or money to learn. > >So with all that said, have a look at these pictures: >http://photos.yahoo.com/jetstar5224 Great pictures & a good job, thanks for sharing that. A couple of quick questions. How did the HF welder work out & how many of the paint sprayer pressure cartridges did you use?
Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington State, USA |
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