Welding question

I tend to think you get what you pay for and believe in getting the best stuff you can.
I like MIG as an all around welder, they're easy to work and pretty versatile.
I've not cared for the 110v models I've used [and I own one for small portable jobs]. I find the adjustments/settings on 220v models to be more accurate.
I have several makes of different welders, but, tend to be a Lincoln guy.
 
depends what your doing and what your doing it on. if this is a restore and your spending big bucks elsewhere go with something nice and expensive. I use the cheapest you can find. 100$ from harbor freight. but its just what was around and my welding on the car is minimal just a 1/2 in tear in the fender lip and the hood rod cowl area. also my car is a driver that has this or that wrong with every piece of the car and nothing has ever been "restored". also the lightest setting still requires a 2 second on 2 second off to not burn through. so if you have only minimal things to weld the cheap stuff will work but the cheap ones are a pain in the ***.
 
I have a Lincoln 135 110V machine and an Esab 250 220v machine. I like them both. I wouldn't suggest getting a flux core machine. If budget allows I would go for the TIG. The TIF will make your sheet metal work easier to grind and less heat to help with warping.
 
Don't go cheap. If you by a cheap welder you'll be buying a quality one soon after.
1. Miller
2. Hobart
3. Lincoln

Miller makes the Hobart, it's just their other line.
Tig will allow you excellent heat control on sheet metal. Mig will also work just take your time or you will warp the sheet metal.
 
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