It is just so pristine!

 

I’ve posted these before, but here’s a few of mine..

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They are cool, I love to restore them to working order. Here are a few I’ve done

1962 Lincoln DC250AS


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Idealarc 250


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Miller Dialarc 250


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P&H unknown year


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1950 Hobart. Was sold to Service Sheet Metal in St Louis in 1950


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1966 Lincoln SA200, was a barn find. Mechanically was in great condition. It was running and welding in 24 hrs after I got it home. Fuel system cleaned was all it needed. Then the cosmetic work was a time monster


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Well I'm a 1943 model and I still weld, Oh you mean equipment model:laugh::jester:

 

Screw the welders............I WISH SOMEONE WOULD RESTORE ME TO WORKING ORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Sam,

When you find somebody that does that get me their phone number, these bones aint workin too good the past couple weeks. Me and Jesus got to have a long heart heart discussion about this aging process.

 

Here's mine! First is a pic of what it looked like when I got panels were rusted out pretty bad as well, was able to repair all but the roof and sides.

Pics of what it looks like now!

 

Here's mine! First is a pic of what it looked like when I got panels were rusted out pretty bad as well, was able to repair all but the roof and sides.

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Pics of what it looks like now!

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Okay. That is just TOOOOO nice!!


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Shweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

 

Thanks!

 

Here's a link to an IdealArc 250 that I restored a couple years ago.
https://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?699815-Lincoln-IdealArc-250-250

 

1952 Lincoln AC180C
Miller Dialarc 250 (like the second serial number made)
Lincoln Idealarc 250/250

 

That ‘52 Lincoln is sick!

 

It's quite heavy. I saw it on Craigslist for $150., which is about what they cost in 1948-52. I called and told the old guy that I didn't want or need another welder, but I'd hate to see someone scrap it out. He replied with $50. But I had to pay another $10 for an ancient GE fiber helmet.

But now I'm makin' MONEY!

 

Im just gonna say those old welders you fellas redone look great...all of em!!!

 

I think you might have an addiction problem ! cool stuff man !

 

What constitutes vintage and collectible? I have a couple I’ve collected and used only a couple of times. None have been restored to look pretty. The only one I don’t know if it works or not is the Miller. I can not justify buying a gun for it at the moment. Too busy buying other tools.

Lincoln Idealarc 250 ac/dc with tricycle cart.
Miller Millermatic 35s
ESAB Migmaster 250

 

What constitutes vintage and collectible? I have a couple I’ve collected and used only a couple of times. None have been restored to look pretty.

A welder (rodholder) is an observer: someone who gains awareness of things through the senses, especially sight. If beauty is in the eye of the rodholder then the person who is observing gets to decide what is beautiful.


Beauty is in the eye of the rodholder.


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Ok now, I’m not the first one that brought up rod holders and beautiful in the same sentence. I just twisted the word play a little so it makes mo beta sense to me

 

What he said


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Remind me not to try being philosophical on this forum


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Beautiful mirrored stainless! I'd be afraid to use it and get it dirty!

 

Thanks, I use it a good bit. I do wash it every now and then though.

 

Thought I'd post a couple pics instead of just a link.

 

There was an old thread on here about "old welders you are still using" s couple years back that had some really old equipment on it, but I can't seem to find it now. Maybe someone can dig it up?

 

You mean like this one? : https://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthre...thread.php?3572-Oldest-welder-you-guys-are-still-using&highlight=antique+welder