ooo, Dan's right- don't just overlap.
But you CAN use what the British call a 'joggler'-
(I think we call it a flanging tool)
It creates an 18-ga 'step' about 3/8" back in a panel. Then you can fit
another panel to it, using the stepped overlap to tie the 2 together.
Where this really helps is in alignment- you can use sheet metal screws until
you're ready to weld. If you cut the flat panel a bit large, careful trimming
ensures a really tight fit. And it creates a very strong joint, but also a
haven for rust. So choose your poison. I use them occasionally when repairing
panels with sections of other used panels, and when joining large, flat, not-
often- seen things like bulkheads. It looks a lot more professional, even if
it isn't...
And do use 'features' in the parts- stamped holes are really good- to help with
alignment.
ymmv,
Toby
> By cutting at certain reference points, it made it
> much easier to cut both the front and rear the same, and to line them up
> correctly. Also, no overlaps, just clean butt joints.
>
> Hope this helps
> Dan & Susan
>
> PS: After 10 years, the new owner of one of the "splice" cars swore his was
>all
> original until I told him to look under the car for a weld line. Apparently
>the
> P.O. forgot to mention it!
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