A new guy takes the plunge..., Advice welcome! Options

[pib]

So after a few helpful (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/alfred.gif) from members this past week, I've started dealing with the rust on my '75.
I'm sure, as some have said, that this will turn into a complete resto (read: obsession), but I'm starting with the small stuff, and hoping to take what I learn from that into the bigger parts of the project.
I took a bunch of 'before' pictures, which I'll try to post at some point, maybe a blog...
First up, the trunks. Pictures are easier than a full description, so here you go: The red sled...

[rjames]

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It is going to be hard to just weld those pin holes up with a mig without burning a hole and making it bigger You will probably have to buy a pan section and butt weld it in.

I have found that filling holes, even up to 1/4" in diamater fairly easy to fill with MIG, you just need to get your settings right on the welder. A good way to practice this is to try and build up/extend the edge of a piece of sheet metal.


A tip to those new to MIG welding (like myself) invest in a box of tips! I bought a used welder, and the tip looked ok but was a little gouged from the PO cleaning it. I couldn't get my wleds to look gooed no matter what I did, until I put a new tip on and it made ALL the difference.


PIB: Nice car! Inspect 'er good! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)