 Seam weld 914 body, What's the Pro's & Con's ? |
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| Rog914 |
 May 7 2003, 03:36 PM
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914 Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Reisterstown,Md Member No.: 93  |
I'm think about restoring my 914 this coming winter. While I have it down to bare metal I was thinking about seam welding the body to stiffing up a 30 year old flexing body. Has anybody done this? I'd just like to hear the "Pro's & Con's" on why or why not to do this.
Thanks, Ralph 74 2.0 |
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| Brad Roberts |
May 7 2003, 03:40 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Its a LOT of work. But I feel it helps. Weld for 2 inches..leave 1-2 inches.
The main places I feel need attention: All of the rear end from the B pillars back. Everything forward from the A pillars. You cant go wrong with welding it all up. You can however tweak the chassis if you spend all weekend trying to do it at once. Spread it out over a week or so. Give the tub time to cool down. B |
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Rog914 Seam weld 914 body May 7 2003, 03:36 PM
Aaron Cox :huh: what exactly is "seam welding" May 7 2003, 04:43 PM Gint I assume it's all the spot welded body panel j... May 7 2003, 04:50 PM Aaron Cox ok...i get it now....dunt know much about welding ... May 7 2003, 04:51 PM URY914 Feel under the car at the rocker panel. There is t... May 7 2003, 04:52 PM Mueller Hey Paul.....
In order to make your car even ligh... May 7 2003, 05:05 PM L8Apex I agree with Mueller. I'll have my trusty fri... May 7 2003, 06:01 PM Brad Roberts Literally stitch it. There is no need to lay conti... May 7 2003, 06:35 PM URY914 You guys are soooo funny!!! :rolleyes:... May 7 2003, 07:03 PM Rog914 Brad, Thanks for the reply. I'll most likely w... May 7 2003, 09:50 PM Gint Mind if I ask which seams you're planning on w... May 7 2003, 09:52 PM Rog914 Ginter, Yes. Well most all the spot welded seams.
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Brad Roberts No problem Ralph. I'm glad we have another eas... May 7 2003, 10:38 PM |
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