Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:26:57 -0500
Reply-To: greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA
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From: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject: Re: Pop-top exchange
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Hi Volks,
A wire-feed welder is a good way to go. I did this process with a
baywindow about 8 years ago, and that's what I used. BUT... if I were
doing another I would SERIOUSLY consider an epoxy over welding. It's a
lot more available now than it was back in 1999.
This is how a great many modern vehicles are assembled. The epoxy
winds up being stronger than the metal it's bonding. (So why aren't we
driving cars made of epoxy? Hmmmm....) The major advantage to epoxy is
that the process does not involve excessive heat or sparks... You
don't have to worry about the risk of fire, or about the heat from the
welds destroying the paint protecting the metal in areas you can't see.
If you're researching what to use, give this option some thought, and
be sure to document the process as mentioned.
Happy Trails,
Greg Potts
www.pottsfamily.ca
www.busesofthecorn.com
Quoting Daniel O Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU>:
> Check your local www.craigslist.org .. It changes daily.
> To search a larger area use www.craigshelper.com
>
> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=welder
>
> Be generic in your search as many ads won't list it exactly as your
> search words.
>
> I have a Lincoln 110vt wire feed flux core/gas welder
> Very similar to the model they sell @ Lowes or home depot for under $300..
> I've used it for ~15years and am VERY happy with it's performance.
> From crusty tool handles to autobody sheet metal and frame repairs..
>
> And give us back a decent documentation write up.
>
> Best..
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:57:55 -0800
> From: Mike Miller <>
> Subject:
>
> Vantites,
>
> There are three of us in the SF Bay area who are either going to or are
> thinking about putting Westy tops on our syncros.
>
> My son, a certified welder, says that a continuous feed MIG welder is the
> thing. Anyone have or know of a good deal on one of these things within
> striking distance of SF?
>
> Mike
>
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