I learned that the aluminum F150s rely on rivets rather than welds both in
manufacture and repair. There is a specialized rivet gun they use that pierces
the panels and doesn't go through the back panel. See henrob.com for details. I
understand spot welding aluminum consumes vast amounts of amperage, more than
most repair shops can handle.
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> On Aug 2, 2016, at 12:20 PM, rwil@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
> Makes sense to me.
> -Roland
>
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> Original Message
> From: Jim Juhas
> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 7:45 AM
> To: rwil@sbcglobal.net
> Cc: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Welding v. Rivets
>
> My thought was that I can seal the area with a silicone adhesive or
> automotive bonding agents that will not be compromised by welding, and so
> superior to weld through coatings and the like. The bed is attached to the
> truck frame with eight 1/2 inch bolts so the rivets (or welds) do not add
> much structural integrity to the structure.
>
> Sent via iPad
> Jim Juhas
>
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