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> Battery tray replacement, How did you weld yours?
swood
post Dec 27 2003, 01:14 PM
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Mine isn't terrible, in fact the tray isn't rusted through in any place. But I have the replacement, and I want to paint underneath. So I'm trying to figure out how to remove it, I'll try drilling out the spot welds. (Couldn't find that specific bit).

But without a spot welder, how do you weld it back on? Most of it will need to be painted first anyways, so would you tack the base on first from the inside then the tray underside? Not to be a CW, but I wouldn't want to see weld beads.

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post Dec 27 2003, 01:32 PM
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Get a die grinder if you dont already have one.. and grind off the beads..

I welded mine with a mig (cheap one at that) by just giving it small holding welds while my dad held it in place..

Then I gave it good solid welds, made sure both sides where red hot.

The other people here will help you better.

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post Dec 27 2003, 01:58 PM
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drill holes into the new tray where the original spot-weld locations are.
then weld on the new tray by filling up the holes.
then grind it down until it looks flush. then paint ...

that's what i did.
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post Dec 27 2003, 02:35 PM
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I took out my life-savings... and I... well... paid someone.

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post Dec 27 2003, 04:38 PM
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Got her out. The hell hole phase 1. Next, remove surface rust then acid etch prime.

Igotta re weld the trunk hinge mount. They were welded previously and they're cracking. Torsion bars are (OW!) off, and going to ebay. Gonna put on the trunk shocks instead.

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post Dec 27 2003, 04:38 PM
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post Dec 27 2003, 04:40 PM
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post Dec 27 2003, 04:44 PM
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That's doesn't look to bad. Nice work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 27 2003, 04:50 PM
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Just what I was thinking. I'd wire brush it, blow it out real good, oshpo it, and etching primer.. not bad..


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post Dec 27 2003, 04:53 PM
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post Dec 27 2003, 04:56 PM
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post Dec 27 2003, 05:11 PM
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What color is that?

It looks like you have a few small holes where the battery tray was up against the inner fender well. Are you planning on replacing that metal?

Post pics of your progress...maybe even all the steps, if you have time to do that, including painting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) This would make a good Classic thread if most of the steps with photos were included.

I'm planning on doing the same thing this winter.
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post Dec 27 2003, 06:21 PM
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that's a clean hell hole!
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post Dec 27 2003, 07:00 PM
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QUOTE(RustyWa @ Dec 27 2003, 03:11 PM)
What color is that?

It looks like you have a few small holes where the battery tray was up against the inner fender well. Are you planning on replacing that metal?

Post pics of your progress...maybe even all the steps, if you have time to do that, including painting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) This would make a good Classic thread if most of the steps with photos were included.

I'm planning on doing the same thing this winter.

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I wasn't able to see where the spot welds were to grind them down, releasing the tray. So I just ripped it off. I'll do as Andy suggested and drill a hole in the new metal over the old spot welds, in this case the holes, and just fill them.

I'm not worthy to create a Classic thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
But I'll post pics as I go.
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post Dec 27 2003, 10:00 PM
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Since the motor is out and you are in the mood. I would look at all of the little tabs and brackets and studs and dohickies. Grind them off, or remove thenm however. But you will be glad when it is painted that you took the time now to do it.
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post Dec 27 2003, 10:05 PM
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When you get the new pivots... make sure you weld the "nut" to the metal on the backside.. otherwise they will spin in the holder 2-3 years from now.

For some reason.. someone braised yours on.


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post Dec 27 2003, 10:06 PM
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I agree. Tabs and doohickies are outta there! That's why I pm'd you about the trunk shocks before I set them free. (Serious sparkage on that task)

For an FI'd engine bay, I want it to look sharp as it can with all the hoses, wires, etc, etc.

This is a task I want to do once.
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post Dec 27 2003, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 27 2003, 08:05 PM)
When you get the new pivots... make sure you weld the "nut" to the metal on the backside.. otherwise they will spin in the holder 2-3 years from now.

For some reason.. someone braised yours on.


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I knew the attachment looked suspect. B-do you think I should pull these and re-weld? I thought they just needed a better weld.

Oh yeah, are replacement pivots available?
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post Dec 27 2003, 10:08 PM
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I suggest using fastners to secure it,that way you can remove it to clean and repair any future rust. Steve
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post Dec 27 2003, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(steve@ottosvenice.com @ Dec 27 2003, 08:08 PM)
I suggest using fastners to secure it,that way you can remove it to clean and repair any future rust. Steve

Hmm. Like bolt it to the body? What do you have in mind?
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