Tig from an alternator ??

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On one of my other favorite forums (second fav of course) there was talk of making a tig using a car alternator....Myth or fact...???
Reply:Yes it can, I have never done so I don't know the particulars.  But a neighbor of mine did it and used it to stick weld with.  Not a great arc quality and he was only using an 80 amp alternator.  In theory an alternator is a CC power supply.  Let us know if you have try and how it works out!Ron ShopFloorTalk Millermatic 350P, M-25, M-40 gunsDynasty 300DX, Coolmate 3, Crafter CS-310 TorchTrailblazer 302, 12RC, WC-2430A spoolgunSpectrum 2050Thermal Arc Plasma Welder PS-3000/WC-100B
Reply:for you http://classicbroncos.com/homemade-welder.shtml
Reply:This guy says it works.http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/...?threadid=8872I'm not very clever,But I can lift heavy things.
Reply:The turbomstangs site seems to be having some problems.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:Lots of guys out there in the 4x4 world running welders off of batteries and alternators.  It takes around a 100 amp alternator and a kit (terminals, guage, etc) to make a pretty decent trail welder that is capable of welding stick at a pretty decent rate.Check here:  http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...t=board+welderhttp://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/on-boardwelder/index.htmlhttp://www.transpo.de/support/bulletin/bl99037.htmlhttp://www.trailhed.com/welding.htmlhttp://www.rivervalleyswamprats.org/...ardwelder.htmlHey! Bring the camera...Is it still hot?   $%#^%^#  Guess so...