Hi Hicks,
Thanks for the info. I also have no experience in welding, but I think I
must be able to do it. Just DO it.
How did you go?
Rene
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> Rene:
>
> I am in the process of MIG welding rocker panels, etc. The MIG unit is on
> loan from a friend who welds for a living. He gave me the following advice
> for using MIG to do spots. He also loaned me a hole punch which makes a
> very clean 1/8 inch hole. Punch holes in the desired locations. Be sure
> base metal is clean and smooth. Clamp the weld spot tightly, ie across the
> door sill. Start the MIG point in the center on the base metal and with
> small circular motion spread out to touch the top piece. Any excess weld
> materials can be ground away. I have tried this on several scrap pieces and
> it works great. In fact, today I will be welding the inner baffle and
> rocker panels. I'll let you know my success. I'm a novice at welding, a
> real test.
>
> He also said that the inner baffle, and rocker panel joint, along the top
> door opening, could be done the same. Just line up and punch holes in the
> baffle and rocker at the same place and weld all three layers together. Its
> a slower process than spot welding as each spot needs to be clamped very
> tightly. I guess this technique can only be used when parts can be clamped
> or held tightly together. He also recommended drilling and using pop rivets
> to hold the parts in place and then weld for strength.
>
Rene and Marion van Maanen
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