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Title: Rust repair query Post by: Rabbitoh on August 03, 2005, 08:07:40 AM My latest FE project sedan has effectively lost about 2 inches of the left hand end of the Frame Front Tie Member and the front part of the LH Side Frame assembly just rearward from where the two join at right angles.
Also about 2 inches of the left hand end of the front floor crossmember is missing. Query 1: Can these be repaired suitable for passing roadworthy test? Query 2: If the answer to Q1 is no, does anyone have good rust free examples for sale? (I think Rare Spares do rust repair sections for the floor crossmember, or did). Thanks, R. Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Effie C on August 25, 2005, 09:40:04 AM Rare Spares do front tie rail replacement and rust repair sections for front of chassis rails, if done properly should be no problems with rego.
Effie C Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Rabbitoh on August 26, 2005, 09:14:20 AM Thanks for the info. Effie C.
I can rest easier now. What is the best welding rig for this type of job? I have an elec. arc welder at present. R. Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: TorqueFC on August 26, 2005, 09:22:29 AM an arc is definately not appropriate for the job, you will end up with no panel left. you wil need to use a mig or take up hammer welding
Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Rabbitoh on August 26, 2005, 09:31:26 AM Quote .......you wil need to use a mig or take up hammer welding 'Scuse my ignorance, but 'take up hammer welding' is a term I have not heard before? Please explain??!!! Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: TorqueFC on August 26, 2005, 09:59:11 AM by 'take up hammer welding'
i meant learn hammer welding Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: mcl1959 on August 26, 2005, 10:08:50 AM Chris, hammer welding is oxy welding witt the use of a hammer and dolly to seam weld. Generally OK on flat sections of steel.
Ken Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Rabbitoh on August 26, 2005, 10:36:31 PM Thanks Ken and TorqueFC- I guess I was reading without thinking again! ;D
What is the better/easier method for this type of job, Mig or Oxy welding? Thanks, R. Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on August 26, 2005, 11:18:00 PM Go the MIG!
Safest and easiest welding for the home handyman IMHO. Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Ed on August 26, 2005, 11:52:36 PM yes... and all structural welding should be MIG.
Cheers Ed Title: Re: Rust repair query Post by: Rabbitoh on August 27, 2005, 06:15:18 AM Mig it is then.
Thanks to one and all. R. |