Welding question Options

[r_towle]

In an effort to learn how the more experienced and professional welders handle this, I have a question.

I will be adding 1/8 inch steel to a 356 chassis.
This will be a structural element and will be under some stress.
It is part of the rear suspension.

What is the best welding technique to use to weld 1/8 inch steel angle iron to a standard 19 gauge 50 year old chassis and ensure that the welds hold...they do what they are supposed to and I dont spend the entire time blowing through the 19 gauge steel?
I will be getting the piece of steel from a steel yard, basically a 4 inch by 4 inch angle iron piece welded along the ends, and along the length as needed.

I have a mig welder and a oxy/ace torch.
I dont have a tig, and I wont outsource this...so I am looking for techniques to use what I have.

Rich

[scotty b]

Mig it. Start the weld on the 1/8 and melt that onto the sheet. It takes a few tries to get the hang, but if you watch the puddle you will pick it up quickly. Also do several tacks spaced apart to get the strength there before trying to run a bead like this. That will reduce the chances of blow through and warp