MD0MDI

Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #21

Kes86, thanks again for the info, very much appreciated. On another note you mentioned about Argon mix for MIG's over here, any chance you can let me know where I can try over here.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #22

looks ace, that built in generator is a handy size aswell for powering a few things. nice touch.

will follow this with interest!

 

MD0MDI

Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #23

Thanks flat it will be a while before I get it going I'll keep you all informed, thanks guys.

 

Lyndon

Active Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #24

If your totally stuck for welding gas then you can use the co2 bottle that the local pub uses for it's larger ;-) not as good as argoshield but better than nothing

 

H

Huffi

New Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #25

So jealous, nearly finished my project and bought it as a pile of SH*t! You shouldnt need new doors if you can do a bit of welding. Save you a couple on hundred quid that way.

Good luck.

 

kes86

Active Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #26

No probs. pm'd you back with contact details. I used co2 for years but Argon mix is much smoother to weld with.

Not knowing your welding experience, can I suggest this site.

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk

Can't find any photos of Defender welding, but here's some I did on a Mk1 Escort .

 

MD0MDI

Member

• Oct 8, 2013

• #27

Thanks as ever Kes86, I do know of a friendly Pub Landlord so I may have a word with him, but I was going to contact that guy that you past on to me...

Your help is much appreciated....

I moth-balled the landy today in tarpaulins to try and keep her a little dry until I get the new workshop built, hopefully it wont take too long...

 

MD0MDI

Member

• Oct 17, 2013

• #28

I know this is not really an update to what is happening with the project at the moment, but I am happy with it in a 'Sad' almost Geeky way. But I managed to locate a Brand New Owners Manuals for the exact year of my Defender!

See I told you it was Sad!

As for the project, the New Workshop is nearly built so I will hopefully get it kitted out, Wired up, and ready to be filled with the Car soon.

Thanks Guys...