antique welder wanted

Date 06-21-2011 02:58 Edited 07-01-2011 15:20

I am looking for an antique welder for a display at the on-going restoration of the Packer Proving Grounds in Detroit, Mi. One of the areas they are working on was a repair shop that included welding. They would like to add a welder for authenticity. If anyone has a lead on one let me know. Brand is not an issue. Thanks. I am sorry I did not give enough information. They are looking for an electric powered motor generator or transformer welder of 1927 vintage. On course electrode holder and ground clamp would like to be also period correct. If anyone has any of this type of equipment or leads let me know. Again thanks for your time.

By Cactusthewelder (*****)

Date 06-22-2011 11:45

There are Plenty of SA-200's on here. They are all antiques ! Just pick one

By lucky1

Date 06-30-2011 14:39

i have a shorthood in new mexico. let me know if your interested. its a 53 all original accept the air cleaner

By timr245 (*)

Date 07-01-2011 00:17

Got a 67 redface in PA, all original but engine was redone in 87' by lincoln.

By joejoe Date 01-13-2016 22:59

I saw this post and decided to reply to it even though it was an old post. I have an old antique welder, just wondered if you were still looking for one.

By Trackergd (**)

Date 02-23-2016 19:18

Try googling Lincoln SAE 400 or 600 Motor/Generator.

What I suspect you are looking for is in the attachment to this post.

Attachment: Welder2.PNG - Antique motor/generator welder (499k)

By NCD welder Date 03-10-2016 16:53

Check out the newly posted ad for "Antique Lincoln welder", this may fit the bill.

By Sofine49 Date 04-03-2017 02:37

Hello gentlemen: I have an unusual welder that i found as a barn find a year ago. It turns out to be an antique Wilson welder & metals co, Inc.
unit out of Hoboken, New, Jersey. They had patents dating back to the 1890's for welding equipment. The one i have is probably from late 1920's.
200 amp dc generator welder, 25-50 volts DC, gas engine. Engine is a wisconsin V4, (VE4-1) to be exact. Crank start. engine turns over, not frozen.
Is complete, but not currently running. Spinal injury has kept me from most projects last few months. Mounted on trailer, full size wheels and tires.
has been stored in barn for last 30+ years.has mounts for torch tanks, and detachable steel tool box.

anyone have info on welder & engine, let me know. thank you kindly, Thomas