Is this Welder any good?

JLH911 · 04-19-08, 03:21 PM

It's an older Miller model (from 1972-1973)but it looks really clean and it self-powered(has a gas-powered generator that runs it).

Pictures included:

3rd picture is of the generator manufacturer manual.

What do you guys think it's worth?

Thanks!

Toyo FJ40 · 04-19-08, 03:45 PM

Looks real clean and it has a mile of welding leads. How much and hows it run?

Kevin

JLH911 · 04-19-08, 03:53 PM

That's the problem...the guys says it runs fine..oil looks clean(but they could have recently changed it)..they're asking $450...too much? what should I offer if I don't see it running or vice-versa?

zebrabeefj40 · 04-19-08, 05:25 PM

Have him fire it up and run a few beads. If it runs and welds I'd buy it for the price. Nice looking machine.

Nick

JONNYFJ · 04-19-08, 05:47 PM

Holy **** 450.00$ dude If I were you I would buy it. I thats what a cracker boxs sells for. You can always have the motor rebuild. That almost seems too good to be true 450.00 bucks. Your a lucky man

Cruiserdrew · 04-19-08, 06:00 PM

Miller makes great stuff, but I'd still run a few beads with it to make sure the arc is stable and all of that. It's close to 40 years old, though, so look it over carefully.

JLH911 · 04-19-08, 08:01 PM

I haven't run a bead since my College days.

I want this to pickup welding again and be able to fix/fabricate things as they present themselves.

Without running it, I think I'll see what the lowest is he'll take. I don't want to rip him off, but if he can't guarantee that it works, then I'm the one taking the risk.

I know I can probably get it working though.

Thanks and I'll keep you guys posted.

Oh, does this look like it'd provide plenty of power to weld in automotive type situations?

Toyo FJ40 · 04-19-08, 08:43 PM

Hard to see but it looks like 180 amp which should do whatever you need to do on your rig. Stick is a little tough for body work but can be done.

Be nice to hear it run and check the output. If it runs like he says that's a good price.

Kevin

LandCruisers4Life · 04-21-08, 01:24 PM

Like others said, try it out. I have a Miller, Millermatic 251 wire machine and very pleased. I have used Lincoln and Miller machines for 20 years and both are fine units if you like to weld.

Dynosoar · 04-21-08, 10:01 PM

I like to use MIG better than stick. MIG is more forgiving. But the price is right.

Dynosoar

JLH911 · 04-21-08, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynosoar

I like to use MIG better than stick. MIG is more forgiving. But the price is right.

Dynosoar

Mig is what you have, right? I think I've seen pictures of yours when you were helping Manuchao out.

This might be overkill for me, so maybe I'll just wait for a MIG welder.

Btw, I'm getting ready to put the Intake/Exhaust manifold (Plus many other parts)back on my 60. It's been out of commission for about four months. All this to try to get it to pass smog.

It needed this work done though!

Dynosoar · 04-23-08, 04:21 PM

Yea, my welder is a Miller 200. I love that machine. I might be helping Manu out on Sunday if the timing works out.

Dynosoar

WristPin · 04-24-08, 04:32 PM

450 is a good deal. buy it NOW

04-19-08, 03:21 PM	#1
JLH911 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So. Cal TLCA# 18753 Posts: 558	Is this Welder any good? It's an older Miller model (from 1972-1973)but it looks really clean and it self-powered(has a gas-powered generator that runs it). Pictures included: 3rd picture is of the generator manufacturer manual. What do you guys think it's worth? Thanks! Attached Images

04-19-08, 03:45 PM	#2
Toyo FJ40 Grindin Boogers Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern PA. Posts: 683	Looks real clean and it has a mile of welding leads. How much and hows it run? Kevin __________________ 72, 74 and 78 FJ40s

04-19-08, 05:47 PM	#5
JONNYFJ Quiet there's a J**P Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IRAQ :( TLCA# 18337 Posts: 304	Holy **** 450.00$ dude If I were you I would buy it. I thats what a cracker boxs sells for. You can always have the motor rebuild. That almost seems too good to be true 450.00 bucks. Your a lucky man __________________ 69 FJ40 383 Stroker SM420 3Speed Toyota T-Case SOA ARBs 35 MTRs and more 84 Mini Truck 22RE Stock Tranny Duel T-Cases Flat Bed 35s

04-19-08, 06:00 PM	#6
Cruiserdrew KI6MIE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA TLCA# 11734 Posts: 6,741	Miller makes great stuff, but I'd still run a few beads with it to make sure the arc is stable and all of that. It's close to 40 years old, though, so look it over carefully. __________________ Andrew 1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested 1976 FJ40 RIP 1984 FJ-60 H55f, 4.11, OME, Daily Driver 1989 FJ-62 117k-son's driver for now. 1997 FZJ-80 Factory sub-tank, and other tricks

04-19-08, 08:43 PM	#8
Toyo FJ40 Grindin Boogers Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern PA. Posts: 683	Hard to see but it looks like 180 amp which should do whatever you need to do on your rig. Stick is a little tough for body work but can be done. Be nice to hear it run and check the output. If it runs like he says that's a good price. Kevin __________________ 72, 74 and 78 FJ40s

04-19-08, 03:53 PM	#3
JLH911 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So. Cal TLCA# 18753 Posts: 558	That's the problem...the guys says it runs fine..oil looks clean(but they could have recently changed it)..they're asking $450...too much? what should I offer if I don't see it running or vice-versa?

04-19-08, 05:25 PM	#4
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Have him fire it up and run a few beads. If it runs and welds I'd buy it for the price. Nice looking machine. Nick

04-19-08, 08:01 PM	#7
JLH911 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So. Cal TLCA# 18753 Posts: 558	I haven't run a bead since my College days. I want this to pickup welding again and be able to fix/fabricate things as they present themselves. Without running it, I think I'll see what the lowest is he'll take. I don't want to rip him off, but if he can't guarantee that it works, then I'm the one taking the risk. I know I can probably get it working though. Thanks and I'll keep you guys posted. Oh, does this look like it'd provide plenty of power to weld in automotive type situations?

04-21-08, 01:24 PM	#9
LandCruisers4Life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas TLCA# 16244 Posts: 1,522	Like others said, try it out. I have a Miller, Millermatic 251 wire machine and very pleased. I have used Lincoln and Miller machines for 20 years and both are fine units if you like to weld. __________________ 2004 UZJ100 "El Rinoceronte" - Gotta pay to play...

04-21-08, 10:01 PM	#10
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,611	I like to use MIG better than stick. MIG is more forgiving. But the price is right. Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

04-23-08, 04:21 PM	#12
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,611	Yea, my welder is a Miller 200. I love that machine. I might be helping Manu out on Sunday if the timing works out. Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

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