 Closing up Body Holes, a welding question |
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| 76-914 |
 Mar 24 2014, 01:28 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist  Group: Members Posts: 13,756 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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I've welded up a few small holes (< 5mm) in some obscure areas but now I'm thinking about closing the "wart holes" where the side turn lamps reside and I'm looking for a little guidance. Is it best to weld in a plug of similar thickness doing a little at a time to avoid warping? Also, I plan to add OEM side mirrors once I have "Little Frankie" running and I expect I shall find some holes that need to be filled when I do. Can I just use a backer plate and MIG these w/o fear of warping this area. TIA, Kent
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| CptTripps |
Mar 24 2014, 02:01 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That's how I did my last one. With the flares, it's a little easier, because you have 1/2 the hole closed up by the flare.
I forget what the size is, but I used a piece just a hair smaller, and then tacked it up until the whole thing was tight, then grind, seam-seal the inside, and you're ready for some bondo and primer. |
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76-914 Closing up Body Holes Mar 24 2014, 01:28 PM
scotty b cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on t... Mar 24 2014, 02:42 PM
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cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on ... Mar 24 2014, 02:56 PM scotty b
cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on... Mar 24 2014, 04:24 PM ThePaintedMan More heat necessary with 0.30 wire to achieve pene... Mar 24 2014, 04:10 PM rick 918-S With .023 you can turn down the welder a little mo... Mar 24 2014, 04:26 PM 76-914 Thank you gentlemen, all. :welder: :smash: :saw... Mar 24 2014, 05:16 PM Andyrew Nothing on these unibody cars require larger than ... Mar 24 2014, 06:37 PM Brian_Boss If you need to get some .023 anyway, try to get ... Mar 25 2014, 09:29 AM Andyrew ^This is true, Its a much different weld. The best... Mar 25 2014, 01:42 PM |
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