OK Its time to get back into the project!
Got a rotisserie and have mounted up the shell

Took a look at the bottom of the A pillar / sill section and it is decidedly different to other similar sections that have been posted
This is mine

and this is taken from another project ( apologies to the owner for not naming the source)



Mine looks completely different and am after some advice as what to do. I think that I  should cut out the crappy old repair and redo it in one section as well as fix up the gap in the leading edge of the sill. The rest of the sill is not too bad except for another old repair section at the rear wheel arch section. 



My big dilemma at the moment is do I persevere with the rust repairs, fork out for a MIG welder ( I'm retiring the TIG. Too hard) which will be about 1K or get the repairs done professionallly  (2K quote) and start from there. Personally I'd like to do the rust but am just wondering whether its more than a novice should take on!
Nick

Mate.... don't put stuff on ebay to sell if your not going to sell it!

Looks Great Blok
Can't wait to go for a spin

Hey Wayne
Thanks for the offer That would be good cos then you could re weld my absolutely sh*t job on the rear mount! and would gladly cover costs
Fatboy
I had intended to mount them off the bonnet hinge bolts. where abouts are you?? your out west from memeory??? Let me know your postcode and Ill get a price for courier ( E-go)
I have an old set of hinges that I have taken the rivets out and was going to weld a bar across but as I said I just suck at welding!
Nick

Does anyone have a front mount to attach to a rotisserie that they would be willing to sell or make one up??
Nick

I'm a definite
I'll call you tomorrow
Nick

Han
they look good! count me in for a set!
Nick

tell him he's dreaming!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FC-holden-drivers-side-rear-door-wagon-/220738898476?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3365104a2c

I'm putting mine on if this sells

Thanks Rusty EK and Pete,
Im grinding the tip of the tungsten but have been doing it at right angles. Will change that! I bougth a new grinding wheel so there should not be any contamination!
I'm using red tipped 1.6mm tungsten having changed from a 2.4mm tungsten.
Will do some more tomorrow and let you know how I go!
Nick

Thanks FC427. Will try and get some

Pete,
I am using positive earth! and no trigger to start the weld.

I'm keen but would like to see a sample if possible!
Nick

RedMr2red. Thanks for that link! covers a lot of problems.

don't know what happened..
OR I JUST GO AND BUY A MIG!

Setting up costs sure  add up . But its fun..... isn't it.
Got a rotisserie today so will be posting more soon.
Nick

Thanks for all the advice
Stinky I would love to do a welding course but there isn't a TAFE up here that runs the course . I looked into it when I was living in sydney but it was 30Ks acrossm town and started too early for me unfortunately. I'm going to put an add in the paper and see if someone can give me some private lessons. OR
Pete I think your on the money I checked the bottle of gas and its a pure Argon gas! I'll have to finish practicing with this then get some argonshield, the trouble is is that not many people up here are familiar with TIG.
The machine has both capabilites but I cant get it to fire on the high freq setting and have to scratch start it. You wrote before about special welding rods where can you get them!
Paul if I up the amps it just blows holes through

Hi All
I need some advise as to some welding problems I'm having.
I'm only practicing at the moment but am having trouble with the arc wandering all over the place. Another issue is that the electrode sticks and ruins the newly ground tip. My welder is an esseti 150 and i'm using a 1.6mm electrode on about 40 amps . I'm just practicing on 1.5 mm steel sheets. My technique is improving and I can get a good puddle and the weld is good ( at times) but cant seem to control the arc wandering and when doing it on the car will need good control for the fiddly bits and butt joins??
Any ideas
Nick

Hey Fink FC
I wouldn't mind one if your willing to make one up! Gladly pay you for your trouble.
Nick

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-FC-ute-/260731430086?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3cb4cde4c6

Bit different but looks OK!

Welcome Matt
That looks like a very nice car! Good score. 
I'm just down the Oxley at Port.
Pictures like that get me motivated to get off my butt and finish mine!
Nick

Wayne
I have a couple of spare grills. Drop in on the way home with or without engine and you can pick whay you want!
Nick