New Guy in Texas

[tonkascout800a]

I have been checking this site out for a few weeks now, finally decided to register. I don't have any mig welding experience and I am looking to change that. I have run a couple beads with a stick but it has been over 20 years. I do have a lot more experience with oxy/acetelene rigs, mostly brazing but I have a "feel" for them.
Currently in the market for a new mig. I have an old International Scout that is going to need some work on it. Probably have to re-do the floor pans and some other minor body work. I had thought about just getting a small 110v mig, But I don't want to limit myself. I know once I get started I'll end up wanting to weld thicker stuff.(bumpers,frame etc...)
I am seriousy considering the clarke 160en. It is reasonably priced and I think it might cover all of my needs in a welder but I don't know if it would be good on the thinner sheet metal or not? I have searched on here and see that a few people use the 130en but haven't seen alot on the 160en. The 130en has the advantage of being 110v and that has me second guessing having to have a dedicated 220v outlet. So for now I am still trying to make up my mind on what to get. Any thoughts?

[specter]

Hi Ya tonkascout800a and Welcome to the Welding Web Family. If you plan to do any frame work on your scout or eventually thicker metal. I would certainly recommend a 220v mig unit. What brand of unit is up to you as there are a bunch out there that will meet your needs. Just do some research before you buy anything.

[tonkascout800a]

Thanks for the input specter. I don't really need any frame work done but may need to do some work such as bumpers/roll cage etc... Figure I might as well spend a little more now to save having to buy a completely new mig later.
Still haven't decided on a brand ......still researching...........