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I'm in the process of welding in some new sheet metal for the floors of my z31 (rust repair) and am finding that even with a Lincoln Mig Pak 10 using FCAW it's too much for the stock floors to handle. The 18ga metal I'm using as replacement can take it fine however.

 

I am desperately seeking a bottle so I can use the welder like it was meant to be, thin stuff is so much easier using GMAW process.

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Yes, I just purchased my MIG Lincoln 180, and finally got the cash for the tank. I was wavering on the tank (another $250 into tools, not car parts, ouch...) My mechanic told me, " don't learn how to weld with flux core and then later get gas: learn on the final set up". In other words, cut your learning curve down. Plus, flux core sux: it is messy and takes lots of grinding to clean up right. Its expensive, but i think you have to bite the bullet.

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