Tonks's Berg Cup Car

[AndyP]

I know somebody who has just bought the 160A version and also says it's a nice piece of kit

http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/welding_equipment/Tig_Welder/Tig_Welders_R-Tech_Tig160PDC

[quattro]

Only DC that one though, wont weld Alu... Wishing id gone for the 250A now too, convinced my self that the 160A was to small and decided to up the budget for the 200A, should have done the same again!

[Tonks4x4]

Pete, no it's a car I have that I forgot about.... Lol

Cheers for the links guys they are cheap for new units with 2 years warranty.

But I need the ac/dc version Andy for welding thin aluminium.

[raymor]

I could do with finding out now if there is a need to blank off the power steering and air con outputs on the rear of the engine. I guess they will leak oil otherwise.

Any input from anyone who has had this experience is welcomed :tup:

My BNS is laying beneath my CQ patiently waiting until I get the finger out/prioritise, so while I've the PS units and aircon off the engine - Ive not thought about blanking plates yet. I'm leaning towards trying to keep the weight of the alternator to the rear by using the aircon driveshaft. Every little helps.

I need to get a move on...

Yours is looking good though, nice project.

[quattrostyle]

did you get the mirror blanks already?

[Tonks4x4]

Yes thank you very much! They just landed so have painted the chrome and fitted

[Rusty]

Coil overs would be the ideal route but for a cheap option for the time being I have cut down a set of S2 springs, I have removed 2 1/2 coils from the springs and have fixed them in position using some heavy duty jubilee clips, overall it has lowered the rear by 4". I now have a clearance of 1" between tyre and the steel arch,

I went out for a spin this evening with SteveT63 for a test run. I was pleasantly surprised that a. It is a very comfy ride. b. It corners like it's on rails and turns in like a go cart.

That'll be because you've increased the rear spring stiffness by approx. 1/3! (IIRC think there are about 7 coils in some stock rear springs).

Looking good there Mr. T, can't wait to see that big engine in the front...

[quattrostyle]

Yes thank you very much! They just landed so have painted the chrome and fitted

nice, that looks great

[Tonks4x4]

Right don't take the mickey you lot!

If have borrowed a TIG to have a go.
The picture I am about to show you has no use what so ever and is just a lump of practice material

A have no instructions for the unit and I have never picked up a TIG torch in my life, I have used various thicknesses of Ali. I found it much harder to fill any holes like you can with a mig.

I have got a good book to read tonight and I have watched a few YouTube clips for tips....

I guess it's just practice time now

[quattro]

Have you got a foot pedal? Takes a few go's to get a continuous feed with the filler rod, moving the torch, adapting the torch angle, using the foot pedal! remember to start sitting down and rest your torch arm on something.

For your first go you have a nice few runs on there that look good.

[AndyP]

Looks pretty good for a first attempt I've seen a lot worse anyway! Like you said just keep practicing

[GT500]

Not bad, but practise on steel 20swg. its alot more forgiving and gets you used to method.

[Tonks4x4]

Read a book last night and tried again this morning with better results

[bazburn]

You now have more strings to your bow than an archer's convention...

[s2_bo]

This is worth a watch if your in to tigging.