armour plate welding

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by David Ellery
Hi there, I,m about to start repairing rusty sections of my carrier lp2, as well as adding top armour, which will be fabricated out of mild steel, whats the best welding type with old armour steel, mig, arc ? and what wire type is needed ? Thanks David... PS.. Go the ALLBLACKS !!!

Hi Dave..
Mig is fast and messy,TIG is slow and clean..Stick is the way I would go...If it dosen't have to be certified...
7018,7024 or 6013...in that order would be my preference....
Play with the amperage and grind a bevel on your weld joints before welding..
disconect your battery before welding on any vehicle...