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[minifreek]

You can weld bodywork with a ARC welder I did it to my Vectra when i welded a bonnet extension onto the bonnet and also to the Omega's rear arches when I replaced them a couple of months ago...

I have both ARC and MIG welders, I prefer the MIG as it is a lot easier to use than the ARC, especially on thinner stuff. I'll be welding up a baseplate soon for an antenna tower I have so it will need to be welded using the ARC as its thicker steel and will need to be a strong weld.... It will be made from 3-5mm wall box section and 3-5mm plate steel... depends on what I can get hold of at the time of purchase...

I wouldn't say I can weld but can join 2 pieces of metal together using the welding process.... The welds may not be neat but are strong, I tested them....

[Marks DTM Calib]

MIG actually produces a stronger weld than ARC........if done well. 

[STEMO]

Welding for making stuff is fine. Any car that requires welding should be scrapped.

[EMD]

Welding for making stuff is fine. Any car that requires welding should be scrapped.

My Mk5 Cortina was held together with welds for years 

You can weld bodywork with a ARC welder I did it to my Vectra when i welded a bonnet extension onto the bonnet and also to the Omega's rear arches when I replaced them a couple of months ago...

I have both ARC and MIG welders, I prefer the MIG as it is a lot easier to use than the ARC, especially on thinner stuff. I'll be welding up a baseplate soon for an antenna tower I have so it will need to be welded using the ARC as its thicker steel and will need to be a strong weld.... It will be made from 3-5mm wall box section and 3-5mm plate steel... depends on what I can get hold of at the time of purchase...

I wouldn't say I can weld but can join 2 pieces of metal together using the welding process.... The welds may not be neat but are strong, I tested them....

I can see that its possible to arc weld body panels if your careful . Its the heat transfer you got to watch though