Box arrived!! More goodies for our build!
The 360 degree camera system looks so cool!!
I love to install custom electronics
Working on a certain other truck project while we are waiting for the camshaft...my 15 year old welder crapped out...long story short, today I went to HF and I got a NEW WELDER!! WOOOO HOOOOOO
Just in time............ while we wait on cam parts??!!?!?!?!?! (What gives my whole life I spend waiting for parts...I was told it would be here on the 25th.........I called them they are waiting on parts?? should ship next week.....)
Anywho I plan to begin the seat install this weekend
TOOL REVIEW:
I am excited to use this new machine, so far I took it out of the box, set it up and laid down some practice mig welds...it makes my old Hobart HH180 look well....old.
The new welder feels much better in the hands (heavier lead), it "sounds" better while running, had about 100X the features, and made some nice crisp clean welds
ME LIKEY VERY MUCH!!
I have it setup for MIG, 240V, run from a generac 1800w genset (we live off grid I do not use the house LifP04 batteries to run my welder) c02/argon mix. Took about 30 minutes to setup including wiring to my 50' 240v extension cord. I ran some welds on 10 gauge and then 1/4" thick practice pieces. Very nice!!
Before I can try the Tig welding I need some tungsten, some filler rod and pure argon gas.
I doubt I will ever use it as a arc/stick welder, but its nice to know it there if I need it.
It also came with a simple mig torch and I can get a decent Chinese spool gun for running aluminum for $99
Lots of reviews of this machine online, but I am so happy with the purchase I thought you guys might like to hear also ($699) /REVIEW
Seat install involves chopping up the factory Ford Edge seat mounts and fabricating brackets to correctly position the seats on the 07's floor pan and connect to the factory bolt locations.
This usually means lots of welding! Of course there is also wiring for the tracks and heat functions, as well as sorting out the seat belt situation.
Stay tuned! TGIF Labor day weekend....good time to wrench!!!!