Welding 101

Hey so ima have to do some welding when I get back and have been reading FAQs and technical school certifications etc for it but still wanna know what kinda experiance you guys have had with welding and what kinda tips can you give a novice lol.
Just dont wanna burn my freaking hands off lol....got a floor pan to replace in the Z and wanna do it myself if possible or at least learn about the process first hand.

I have a guy in my plt that is a certified welder if you decide not to do it on your own...

One thing that I learned the hard way is that when you weld on lambo doors, make sure you cover the windshield. I got metal shavings IN my windshield and then they rusted, I had to replace the whole thing. Look into purchasing a good mig/tig welder, I had a craftsman.

Ruble03 wrote:One thing that I learned the hard way is that when you weld on lambo doors, make sure you cover the windshield. I got metal shavings IN my windshield and then they rusted, I had to replace the whole thing. Look into purchasing a good mig/tig welder, I had a craftsman.

Damn thats crazy never heard of that issue but most definately good to know lol. There are a couple of ppl on here that have welding equipment and experiance....Illest, Ranger Danger, not sure who else think Reborn as well. Actually playing with the idea of a club track car in the members section. strictly for the track...and for the entire club by the club. Would def be fun to learn with driving and maintaining/fabricating.

Count me in for some experience and some welding equipment. Looking for a decent tig and a dc rod burner.

Starlet 3SGTE wrote:Count me in for some experience and some welding equipment. Looking for a decent tig and a dc rod burner.

lol sweet we can all come burn the hell outta ourselves trying to weld in my floor pan and welding in the 2jz crossmember into the Z lol.

Hey anyone got a good air compressor and a air sander....ima be ready to take the Z down to metal in one fair swoop fast weekend lol.

Inside is gonna be a pain and will probably take alot of elbow grease but ima try and knock it out in a day or two over a weekend.

If going to metal I'd start with a chemical stripper like the airplane stuff they sell at walmart. Save ya lots of hours, sandpaper, sweat and a huge electric bill.

Starlet 3SGTE wrote:If going to metal I'd start with a chemical stripper like the airplane stuff they sell at walmart. Save ya lots of hours, sandpaper, sweat and a huge electric bill.

Hmmm ill have to look into it and see how it works and if it leaves any toxic residue or anything like that dont need a garage full of toxic fumes or a dead lawn lol.

Oh man i def got my work cut out for me lol as i put together my plan for rebuilding/reinforcing the chassis I see it is gonna get rather involved and involve alot of custom work thats for sure lol. but its gonna be great in the end lol