small chase truck welder

[43mod]

What do you guys use for a small welder for a chase truck ? a gas powered rig would be nice for having 110 volts available for grinders/lights etc.

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[glamiskid395]

i use a honda EU 3000 gen and a small craftsman gasless wire feed.
i mounted the generator on the rack and the welder is strapped down under neath so i can grab and move it. i made a 15ft extension cable using 220v cable, to be sure it will handle anything.


the welder works good for just about anything on my race truck, i just keep a MAP gas torch and turn welder up, and wire speed slow to make sure it penetrates well.

[mcheck]

millermatic passport plus. internal gas fed, cool little unit that will get the job done in a crunch

[DBMETALWORX]

Whatever you do, run flux core wire. So you can weld in the wind. Also restrain the wire spool so it can't unwind on the washboard roads.. A minimum 3000 watt generator, and I suggest a Miller 140.. But, we like the Ready Welder that runs off of (2) 12 volt batteries (wired for 24 volts), and a 750 watt power inverter.. This setup takes less space and may be lighter depending on generator. As 2 optimas weigh 50lbs each. We mounted them in an aluminum box w/quick connect plug that comes with the Ready Welder (which welds 3/4" thick btw on 24 volts, not maxed @ 3/16"-1/4")..

[randy s]

yamaha 5200 watt electric start generator and a hobart handler or miller 175.

[randy s]

Whatever you do, run flux core wire. So you can weld in the wind. Also restrain the wire spool so it can't unwind on the washboard roads.. A minimum 3000 watt generator, and I suggest a Miller 140.. But, we like the Ready Welder that runs off of (2) 12 volt batteries (wired for 24 volts), and a 750 watt power inverter.. This setup takes less space and may be lighter depending on generator. As 2 optimas weigh 50lbs each. We mounted them in an aluminum box w/quick connect plug that comes with the Ready Welder (which welds 3/4" thick btw on 24 volts, not maxed @ 3/16"-1/4")..

those ready welders look like the bomb. even when you're not chasing and just out for the weekend.

[DBMETALWORX]

those ready welders look like the bomb. even when you're not chasing and just out for the weekend.

They are the ** ¡Ay, caramba!**** ¡Ay, caramba!**** ¡Ay, caramba!**** ¡Ay, caramba!**** ¡Ay, caramba!**.. We have one on the racecar as well, and run it off of the 2 odyssey batts. @ Parker a year ago, I blew a turn in the dust & ripped the front shock mounts off. Pulled out the welder @ mile 98 and welded a fence post on to hold the car up. Drove it in to main pit, & didn't get rained on.

[43mod]

Thanks guys I will check out these ideas. I have also found a multiquip gen/welder thats pretty small and less than 120 pounds. I am a stick welder by trade so a handfull of 3/32 and 1/8 can do most anything.

[Tchajagos]

I blew a turn in the dust & ripped the front shock mounts off. Pulled out the welder @ mile 98 and welded a fence post on to hold the car up. Drove it in to main pit, & didn't get rained on.

ha, a fence post. Great stuff

[rcotteleer]

I have had a Hobart Trek 180 for the last couple of years, it is self contained, battery powered 180 amp unit. I use it in my shop as well as taking it with. It won't supply 115V, but it will charge off a 400 watt inverter from the truck. I've been very happy with it. Comes in a hard carry case with an attached pouch for leads.

http://www.hobartwelders.com/product...wered/trek180/