Well I have done some research and found some solutions to my welding problems.
Firstly, I put a new plug end on my welder because the one that was there was missing the ground pin (Thanks to Scott aka OriginalThor for pointing this out) then I got a new wire feed roller for the thing because it had a v groove .045 roller, which was the wrong size for the wire and the wrong type.
It is supposed to be a knurled flux core roller so I got that sorted. The next thing I did was head down to my local Princess Auto and pick up an auto darkening helmet on sale for $70.
And with all that I was able to make some good progress. Now that Ive made a disaterous mess of my welds it is a very tedious process.
lol I still have a bit of welding to do on this piece yet.... ok a lot
but now that I have an idea of what Im doing, I can accomplish anything.
anyway, here are some pictures.