I think that you're mistaken. That section of the fender does add stiffness
to the front of the car.
I wouldn't (and didn't ) braze those panels. Brazing will add a lot more
heat and distortion to the metal than a properly done MIG weld.
George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: Lftlesl@aol.com <Lftlesl@aol.com>
To: peb3@cornell.edu <peb3@cornell.edu>; triumphs@autox.team.net
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: markge@microsoft.com <markge@microsoft.com>
Date: Friday, January 23, 1998 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: Welding question
>Dear List-
>I have a related question. I plan to use TRF's half-fender to repair rust
>damage on my left front wing. I'm a bit scared to try welding the sheet
metal.
>Will brazing - which won't burn through - give me a strong enough bond?
This
>is not a structural panel, remember. Thanks!
>Les Landon
>62 TR3B
>
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