New guy from NZ.

[AndyCT9W]

Hey guys

My name is Andy, I'm 26 years old and I'm from New Zealand. I have never welded in my life before but have decided to learn because it seems like a very useful skill to have. I've just bought a basic home Mig 150A setup.

I particularly chose this forum because of it appears to have a very friendly approach to learners. I will be lurking a lot to begin with but I look forward to discussing with other users and in time adding my own contribution.

So why would I want to weld? I've attached a picture of my little rust trap (1985 Toyota MR2) below. I'm particularly adverse to paying people to do work I can do myself, so here I am. I plan on getting as close as possible to excellent condition and then doing some modifications with the aim of making it a fun track car but a high MPG daily driver. I also have a 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution IX Station Wagon which is useful for when I need to carry more than 2 people

Now to wait for my welder to arrive and for the learning to begin. Time to start reading.

 

[shenion]

Welcome to the forums

A friend of mine bought an MR2 off ebay and I test drove it first. He had it shipped across the country. Nice car but i would never have paid that much for an old car

Did have a nice repaint job and all original. He lived in Connecticut where road salt eats cars to dust so it was worth getting one from down in the South.

This forum got me started (Ok, well, addicted) in welding. Post some picts of your first attempts and read up on the tutorials. you'll be going in no time.

 

[the snooper]

I particularly chose this forum because of it appears to have a very friendly approach to learners.

welcome to the forum, we have a friendly approach to everyone, its after the approach it all goes wrong

 

[Angusdog]

Welcome Andy. Good to have another kiwi on the forum. Have you investigated the MR2 to see where most of the rust is? They are attractive wee cars, surely a future classic.

 

[Drains]

Hi Andy, welcome to the forum from sunny Rangiora.

 

[AndyCT9W]

welcome to the forum, we have a friendly approach to everyone, its after the approach it all goes wrong

Hi Andy, welcome to the forum from sunny Rangiora.

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Welcome to the forums

A friend of mine bought an MR2 off ebay and I test drove it first. He had it shipped across the country. Nice car but i would never have paid that much for an old car

Did have a nice repaint job and all original. He lived in Connecticut where road salt eats cars to dust so it was worth getting one from down in the South.

This forum got me started (Ok, well, addicted) in welding. Post some picts of your first attempts and read up on the tutorials. you'll be going in no time.

The AW MR2s are such a fun car, I used to have a 92 Mirage for a daily but I hated it so I got this instead, so much better. This one was a cheapie, $1200 (that's cheap for NZ), cheap for a reason though

Welcome Andy. Good to have another kiwi on the forum. Have you investigated the MR2 to see where most of the rust is? They are attractive wee cars, surely a future classic.

There are a few bits here and here, mostly surface stuff just now and a few holes that aren't too major. Most of the usual spots can use a bit of work. The holes are in the drivers sill, in front rear wheel arches, behind the rear wheel arches and I think the front bumper is near toast but it might make a good practice piece

I've seen asking prices exceed $10k already, it makes me wonder if I should molest it as I plan to