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Closing up Body Holes, a welding question |
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Mar 24 2014, 01:28 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,510 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
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Mar 24 2014, 06:37 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 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. |
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