 Closing up Body Holes, a welding question |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| 76-914 |
 Mar 24 2014, 01:28 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist  Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
 |
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
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| Andyrew |
Mar 24 2014, 06:37 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,378 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
|
Nothing on these unibody cars require larger than .023... If you need have a spool of .035 sitting if you want to weld some plates together to build stuff.. But in general its much nicer to do thin autobody/restoration stuff with .023.
That being said, I keep .030 in my welder. I find I do a lot of heavier stuff around the house/building things. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
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 scotty b cut a plug. Butt weld it in. A backer is fine on t... Mar 24 2014, 02:42 PM
76-914
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 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 |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th May 2025 - 11:22 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.