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| 76-914 |
 Mar 24 2014, 01:28 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist  Group: Members Posts: 13,512 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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| scotty b |
Mar 24 2014, 02:42 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on the mirror if you can get it inside. I usually do it without any backer. .023 wire and a little heat and it is fine. Little to no warpage
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| 76-914 |
Mar 24 2014, 02:56 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,512 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Mar 24 2014, 01:42 PM)  cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on the mirror if you can get it inside. I usually do it without any backer. .023 wire and a little heat and it is fine. Little to no warpage Scotty, what is the advantage of .023 over .030 in this instance? Is it related to the ga. of the metal or puddle area or what? To tell the truth I would have welded with the .030 had you not spoke up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) BTW, nice work on the flared, blue car you just shot. |
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| scotty b |
Mar 24 2014, 04:24 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(76-914 @ Mar 24 2014, 12:56 PM) QUOTE(scotty b @ Mar 24 2014, 01:42 PM) cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on the mirror if you can get it inside. I usually do it without any backer. .023 wire and a little heat and it is fine. Little to no warpage Scotty, what is the advantage of .023 over .030 in this instance? Is it related to the ga. of the metal or puddle area or what? To tell the truth I would have welded with the .030 had you not spoke up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) BTW, nice work on the flared, blue car you just shot. Just less heat and you can make the gap a little tighter. I used to use .030 all the time as none of the local shops carried .023. After I special ordered 2 rolls they have been keeping a few in stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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76-914 Closing up Body Holes Mar 24 2014, 01:28 PM
CptTripps That's how I did my last one. With the flares,... Mar 24 2014, 02:01 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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