Body Work

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I'm looking at getting my first welder.  I have about a dozen holes in the floor of my car from where I tore out brackets that were spot welded into place.  I would like to get a TIG to I can do some aluminum eventually.  I remember the guy that put my cage in telling me he had to use a MIG when putting the floor plates in.  So the question is would it be possible to fill the holes, 1/4" diameter, with a tig, and patch up a small 3"x3" rust hole in the floor with a TIG, or should I just get a MIG to start with that stuff and get a TIG when I need it?
Reply:Can't beat mig for body work.
Reply:A mig would be quicker and easier, but to answer your question, yes you can do  body work with a tig.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Originally Posted by Hammack_WeldingA mig would be quicker and easier, but to answer your question, yes you can do  body work with a tig.
Reply:Originally Posted by RacerTimI guess that's what I am looking for.  I don't have much to do, the car is a 94 Camaro.  Just want to know that I won't be high-and-dry if I get a TIG.
Reply:I have about a dozen small holes to fill where I removed brackets that held the seats, seat belts, etc.  I have some brackets and stuff I will need to make for other various parts too.   The cage is currently an 8pt, and I'd like to up it to a 10pt and then do some work on the back half too, including tubs. Basically lots of stuff. Its not running and is a pain to take to the shop where I had the cage done initially.  I really want to learn to weld too and enjoy doing everything myself.  I think I like working on the car more than driving it!
Reply:Originally Posted by RacerTim I really want to learn to weld too and enjoy doing everything myself.  I think I like working on the car more than driving it!