Hobart GPB-257. I think I might be a Hobart-aholic.

[MilitiaMetals]

Made a deal on this beauty today, runs and welds. Has the Willy's engine. Auto-idle needs work, functioning via a tarp strap at the moment.

Curious to know the year of it, any idea?

This Hobart number 3 for me in the last year LOL

[MilitiaMetals]

Upon a little research, I have found a manual online! They refer to it simply as a G257 and apparently it's a "Pipeliner" machine.

https://archive.org/details/HobartPi...e/n11/mode/1up

[MilitiaMetals]

Some interesting pages from the manual

[MilitiaMetals]

Wife might castrate me, found 2 more Hobarts today lol

[Welder Dave]

Interesting machines, especially the one with the generator turned 90 deg's. to the gas engine. Play dumb when someone comes looking for the gas tank for their boat.

[MilitiaMetals]

Well the guy with the grey one wants wayyyyy too much. I made a deal on the one that has the generator pulled off the engine.

[Sparkie1957]

Check in tomorrow and let us know your wife’s reaction. That is, if your still alive. I love those old Hobart welders. Such style, my favorite is the 6 cyl Chrysler powered ones. I’ve only got one old 1966 SA200


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[MilitiaMetals]

And definitely getting rid of that disgusting looking exhaust!

[MilitiaMetals]

Check in tomorrow and let us know your wife’s reaction. That is, if your still alive. I love those old Hobart welders. Such style, my favorite is the 6 cyl Chrysler powered ones. I’ve only got one old 1966 SA200


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Still alive and no castration either Up to 7 welders now.

[MilitiaMetals]

Tested it with 12v applied directly to the terminals without success. Pulled it apart and found the supply wiring shot and shorting, ran new wiring to the solenoid. Tested again and success! Just have to redo bushing on the operating rod and lever as it sticks a little.



Starter has given up, needs a rebuild, will send it away next week.

[N2 Welding]

Looks good and complete this time less the side vented doors. Thumbs up.

[MilitiaMetals]

Looks good and complete this time less the side vented doors. Thumbs up.

It's a "pipeliner" didn't come with doors or electric start from the factory.

[Sparkie1957]

Still alive and no castration either Up to 7 welders now.

Sometimes you have to get on your knees, grab a cheek in each hand and start kissing! End of the day you have your welders. Well played sir!


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[MilitiaMetals]

Lol truthfully my projects usually take longer than expected. These projects are my only real hobby other than varmint hunting. Some of the welders may not be worked on for a long time, I collect too. If it’s cheap and interesting I usually can’t resist picking them up!