Drill and rivet gun and a few hours of labor

 

why not make those plates from mild steel?

 

That would be the thing to do!!!

 

There are weld in panels made from mild steel, forget who makes them, but they are around.

And the difference between paying someone for the job and buying a welder and doing it yourself is personal experience and knowledge to be gained by doing it yourself, not to mention a welder in your garage when it's all said and done. Be prepared to pay someone more than what an entry level welder would cost.

 

That looks like something from the circus. There is alot of info on the corral about this. I am doing a coupe now.

 

I've been in contact with Scott, the owner/fabricator, and I've just emailed him to ask if he would be able to make these available in Mild Steel - or if he just really recommends riveting them on.

Personally, not sure I'd want the riveted look underhood. Probably prefer the welded look myself.

 

Aluminum door panels and a good set of muffs / plugs

 

Miller Mini Mig welder 125 - Like New

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/tls/895584977.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/902992990.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/901796619.html

What's a "good deal" on a welder??

 

For a hobbyist (automotive) there is nothing that a 115v wire welder wont do. Miller / Lincoln is like Ford or Chevy thet both make good products. I am leanin towards a Lincoln because the sell'em at Home Depot and Lowes and easier to warranty if any issues.
I would recommend to get the biggest amp 115v (130-140) machine made for durability as well as adjustability. Some of the smaller ones dont have as many heat range adjustments than the bigger amp ones do.
Also some of the cheaper model will only run flux core, you want to be able to run gas. Much cleaner welds

 

^ Cochese had a 115v welder at his old shop. I couldn't get it hot enough to weld a ball to a hitch receiver. I've never had any problems with my Miller...