Hi CT great Job once again! Use weldable spray primer where you ground off the epoxy primer. Then use Self tapping screws and put them in every other hole and weld the hole between the two with the screws. After you done some then go back and remove the ones in the beginning and weld those holes up. The screw bring the two pieces of metal tightly together so there is a good electric contact! Finally flip it over and put some seam welds along the underside! Keep up the great work!
I really like that that you are tearing into this rebuild knowing that you are also learning along the way. I am the second owner of a '71 Ghia that I bought in '72 so your series has my interest. From my perspective, the welding problems are a heat management issue. The thicker frame heats up much slower than the thinner pan, yet both need to come to the same temperature at the same time to be welded properly. Your solution, starting at the thicker material is the proper one as the additional time lets the two materials temperatures match better. If the welding temperature is low enough not to melt holes in the thinner pan then it isn't hot enough to penetrate the frame. In addition, the thinner pan warps away from the frame as it gets hot, making the weld difficult by letting the thinner pan heat quicker than if the pan and frame touched. Set your heat for the frame and don't linger on the pan. The welds will be hidden so don't worry about the cosmetics. Great Job and good luck!
Don't get frustrated CT, your doing fine. You are learning as you go and getting some good advice here. At this point pretty don't matter, that will come with more use of the equipement, it's the strength of the finished product that counts. I like your attention to detail you are on your way to a quality restoration.
THOSE SMALL HOLES are the hardest to plug weld. I usually make 3 of them together or turn up the heat and blow some away with that thicker metal underneath. Dont get discouraged because they didnt hold. Welding from thin metal to thick metal can be much harder than both the same. Lots of heat and hold it a bit longer. Dont be worried about the mountains. There is always a grinder. Edge welding on a lap is the easiest way to learn and can work for lots of repairs. Keep it up.
Hey,Mike he has to drill atleast 6m/m holes, toget a perfect hold that you know as well and using selftapping screws .for ungoing air between the weldspots..Greetings HCS.
Hi the key here it to have no gap between panels, have at least a 7mm hole and to weld the base layer first and let the weld pool melt into the top layer. To have a higher heat than normal and faster wire speed
When you are welding you have to have the correct penetration of the weld for it to hold. I think your heat wasn’t high enough along with the wire speed too fast. In hind sight you should have used a practice piece to check the weld. Overall it’s a learning process but hay, it’s done now. Make sure all your seams are sealed properly to prevent water intrusion. Keep the videos coming CT!
I really like you showing even when stuff goes wrong. That teaches me more than al the projects by professionals having already done this in 150 year. Finally starting to put together a car ;)
Hey CT great to see you having a go at welding just a couple of tips I think will help you and make it easier when you have a long run of welding like yours it's a good idea to space your welding to prevent warping and also to use some self-tapping screw spaced out to hold the pieces firm until you weld them together then remove the screws and plug weld the holes good luck.
As a very occasional welder I always have to relearn the basics each time. I find some metal that’s the same thickness and configuration (corner fillet, overlap, butt, etc.) that I plan to weld and practice until I get a good result with the sample. That includes wire feed and power settings. All surfaces have to be free of dirt, grease, oil and paint. Establish good ground point(s) as close to the weld locations as possible. Then have at it. Usually turns out well. Then repeat the whole process the next time I need to weld. Patience and practice.
CT before welding on the car doing some test welds on scrap metal is a good idea. I always do it if I have not welded for some time. BTW - spot welds need more power than running beads because you are only welding for a short moment. The best way to find out is to check the penetration on scrap metal of the same thickness. You should see a little pimple on the backside. If there is no pimple than you have insufficient penetration. If the pimple is very large you almost burned through and it was too much power.
I got to say you absolutely have a great attitude, even after reading all the negative comments including mine. I've been mean. You just keep right on going with that good attitude. So from this point forward no more nasty comment from me. Your doing a great job, probably better then me and I done and still doing this type of repair so congrats and have a great day ahead - - - - - - - - - I take some of that back I may still take a jab here and there.
CT we have to stop meeting like this, but I'm glad we do. The chassis came up nicely, enjoying watching her evolve. Take care until next time. Guy from OZ.
Glad to see it's not just me that struggles with plug ( spot ) welding . Only advice i can give is to run the welder a bit hotter than normal , make sure the metal on the under side is bright clean metal and bigger holes help . You need to make sure the mig wire hits the under panel and not the hole of the above panel .
It's nice to see something that brings back memories. I helped a friend weld the seat attachments to some new floor plans for a beetle and we had the same problem. It was tricky to find the right setting that wouldn't burn through the pans or wouldn't attach them at all! I've seen Andrew Camarata weld and everything he welds is at least 1/2" thick - much easier to have a strong weld that doesn't distort the metal and cuts into both surfaces. Good luck with the rest of the build!
Welding sound seems correct, - you could use the nozzle head at an angle of 45° resting on the subject as a guide obtaining more control.. A n d the 2 surfaces m u s t be pressed firmly together or you will just be closing the holes you just punched..
Should have used weld through primer...corrosion will now eat away at the bare metal and destroy all your work. You should ask your audience for advice for each of your 'next' video's. I can see your making an effort to do a good job. Keep doing your best but there's a lot of free advice out there that just needs asking for. Good luck with the rest of the build
Looks good. Fun to watch you learn and figure it out as you go. I'm no expert and I appreciate your efforts. One thing I would have done is get some self tapping screws and screw a bunch of it down thru the holes punched...so you have a solid connection between the surfaces. You can go back and weld up the holes from both sides once you have it all firmly welded in.
It’s a little late now, but you can use sheet metal screws to hold the panel in place. Once most of the welds are done pull them out and weld up the hole.
Two tips for welding layers together.. The best way is to get cleaned the sides that come together which means the bottom side of the top one and the top side of the bottom one, which I think you did, then when welding press the layers at the spot together tightly, help yourself with a tool to press just next to the spot, then give it a shot. Fill the spot hole with a slightly circular motion of the tip. Maybe it's biting you a bit the old lip you didn't remove by penetration means, as it seems hot enough to blow almost through the top layer and not fusing with the bottom one, or you have to much of a gap between. When finished, I suggest you al least "wash the lap joint" with diluted paint prior to seam sealer. =) Hope it helps, practice will make you perfect. Maybe give it a try on some similar scraps before action.. You got 5 wrench points from me!
Doing good as a amateur welder, start your weld from the thicker metal first then flow over the thinner. Plus just spot the weld to cover the hole instead of holding the weld to much heat will warp
Well CT, not bad for a start. However, I would use self-tapping screws to pull the sheets together. Also, I would have put a welding primer between the sheets. The correct setting of the welder, you can get from a table. Usually it is located inside the welder. But these are only basic settings, the necessary you will find out only by trying and test welds. Otherwise, as I said, for the beginning not bad but also not excellent. Practice makes perfect, even when painting. Continue so..... PS: You can but if you want.....😁
I think your brave attempting to weld on such a public platform as U Tube, I have just purchased a MIG welder so am interested in peoples comments how to do this. Looking forward to the next video, Regards from Mike in the UK
The holes from those punches are too small. I think they are usually about 3/16 and they need to be 1/4 or larger. You can make them work, but you gotta be on your game. If you use a step drill or a normal twist drill, you can make them bigger and it will be MUCH easier to weld. Just start the bead on the chassis flange and hold it there. It will wash out onto the new pan and hold like a champ. Cheers!
Great attitude my man. We've all got to learn and that's just what you're doing. I can see improvements in your work just from this video. You're already on the right path, stick with it and you'll get there 👍
Overdone beats not quite enough! Glad to see you got one of the punch and panel flange tools! Far better than drilling, and the 3/16 hole is a good size! You're looking more like a body man with every project! Make the new an exact fit by persuasion with kinetic energy! I think you should start the plug welds hotter, and start through the hole, instead of filling in the hole. You might try initially welding spots 6 or 7 inches apart, then filling in the others. And, good on you for checking the strength!!
if you have 1/4 inch welding holes. they are too small. you fill the hole before the weld bites the metal underneath 5/8 holed are better. you start the welding in the middle of the holes and work your way out untill the weld bites in bouth panels.
CT Dont let those sitting on their touche at home persuade you to do a lesser job !!! Part of the charm here is the very fact you do a thorough job with the old adage coming to my mind " do the job correctly and you'll only need to do it once " and also it's a way to improve your skillset . Theres enough cowboys out there
Well CT all I can say is you're a better welder than me buddy, great job and don't you just love it when you key in the right weld settings lols. Don't be fooled by some of the comments mate just carry on because we all have to start somewhere.sounds like people were welding in pre-school ha ha ha
So happy to see you welding man. You are going to love that Ghia When you get it on the road. I’ve been driving mine for over 30 years and it’s a blast every time. I’d rather have a Ghia than a vintage Porsche any day.
As a good friend of mine said to me “a grinder and paint, makes me the welder I ain’t” I had similar issues with my first spot welds - looks great at first glance, but not enough penetration. The guys are right - larger holes, more heat and less wire speed. It’s then a balancing act with trigger time, making sure you don’t burn though. Good luck
Excellent video CT :) one step at time also don't rush also you make look better than factory did and last life time to ! I have faith in you also when get done you say hip hip horray and I did it to ! Plus what do after done weld up you need grind done 16 of 1 inch if need then black anti rust spray paint over them weld marks nobody no difference ever also be like factory finishes!
Careful grinding down those welds! because if you haven't got FULL penetration they could very well CRACK, especially on a floor pan where there will be movement and stress put on them from usage by occupants.
bonjour je suis francais j aime les videos restaure aussi des automobile anciennes pour une bonne tenue de la tole elle doit etre droitr et avoir un bon contact avec son support j emploi des vis quand les pinces ne passent pas et aussi des clecos de fixation qui permetreent de maintenir les deux toles en place et un spray de contact serrais positif bon courrage continu
Now you should remove the primer in the area of the weld beads. Are you planning to run a full bead on the bottom to prevent water from migrating into the seam between the pan and chassis?
If I can give you a tip, you have to weld the floor panels when the body is bolted. Otherwise it may not fit afterwards. I hope you understand my Google english :-)
Hi CT,I will not comment on your welding while the most comments are equal in advice-So sinds I got knowing you during your proces with rusty,I mentioned the different issues, and said Its all learning by doing, it take`s a long time to reach your goal but you will.Greetings.HCS
ok a constructive tip from me this time, get some metal the same thickness and practice joining that with welding, once you get that nice and strong you will be good to go on the floor pans, we all learn sometime.
Brother where's the self tappers ever 8 to 10 inches or lamps to keep metal from separating while welding. Heat causes metal to wrap and pull apart thats why welds didn't hold that well. Keep on trying though you'll get it
I know i am late as hell, you probably wont see this, but maybe i can give you an advice. My grandpa is a proffesional welder, he thaught me not to weld in a row, you should do different parts of a thin metal to prevent it deforming from overheating. I think it doesnt matter too much in this case because the shapes stamped into the middle give it more rigidity, but if it was flat it would deform much easier. Hope this helps in future projects. :)
I was just wondering if you could have just popped Riveted the pan rather then welded it. You punched over 100 holes Maybe that would have been strong enough. I bet it would have been, it sure would have been a lot easer. Good luck on the other panel.
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Hi CT great Job once again! Use weldable spray primer where you ground off the epoxy primer. Then use Self tapping screws and put them in every other hole and weld the hole between the two with the screws. After you done some then go back and remove the ones in the beginning and weld those holes up. The screw bring the two pieces of metal tightly together so there is a good electric contact! Finally flip it over and put some seam welds along the underside! Keep up the great work!
Sounds like a plan - dont know if CT will see this in time tho.
I was gonna suggest the same thing ! ..but also add using a brass flat bar or carbon block to prevent " blow-thru "
@@angel_dawn_morningstar I use a hunk of copper
Damn, I was looking for this comment :0
Panel bond would have worked nicely with that bare metal plus a few welds . No need for weld thru primer or undercoat
well dude i talked alot of crap but you did it. You proved me wrong, you actually welded something and it don't look bad at all
Glad to see that CT does not suffer from OCD!
That is the funniest thing I’ve heard in a long time!
👍👍, well that takes care of the " I've never seen this Guy weld comments " ....bigger holes will help on pan 2.
I really like that that you are tearing into this rebuild knowing that you are also learning along the way. I am the second owner of a '71 Ghia that I bought in '72 so your series has my interest. From my perspective, the welding problems are a heat management issue. The thicker frame heats up much slower than the thinner pan, yet both need to come to the same temperature at the same time to be welded properly. Your solution, starting at the thicker material is the proper one as the additional time lets the two materials temperatures match better. If the welding temperature is low enough not to melt holes in the thinner pan then it isn't hot enough to penetrate the frame. In addition, the thinner pan warps away from the frame as it gets hot, making the weld difficult by letting the thinner pan heat quicker than if the pan and frame touched. Set your heat for the frame and don't linger on the pan. The welds will be hidden so don't worry about the cosmetics.
Great Job and good luck!
Don't get frustrated CT, your doing fine. You are learning as you go and getting some good advice here. At this point pretty don't matter, that will come with more use of the equipement, it's the strength of the finished product that counts. I like your attention to detail you are on your way to a quality restoration.
Your attitude is amazing!
Good to see you're still working on the ghia. 👍
I take it all back well done ct
Good job. Thank you for sharing your experiences; good & bad.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate that! =)
THOSE SMALL HOLES are the hardest to plug weld. I usually make 3 of them together or turn up the heat and blow some away with that thicker metal underneath. Dont get discouraged because they didnt hold. Welding from thin metal to thick metal can be much harder than both the same. Lots of heat and hold it a bit longer. Dont be worried about the mountains. There is always a grinder. Edge welding on a lap is the easiest way to learn and can work for lots of repairs. Keep it up.
Hey,Mike he has to drill atleast 6m/m holes, toget a perfect hold that you know as well and using selftapping screws .for ungoing air between the weldspots..Greetings HCS.
You did a better job than I could have done, that's for damn sure.
Thanks Dean!
To do is to learn and when you are the only one doing it, you have to find your own way. Good episode.
great attitude! Keep up the good work!
Hi the key here it to have no gap between panels, have at least a 7mm hole and to weld the base layer first and let the weld pool melt into the top layer. To have a higher heat than normal and faster wire speed
When you are welding you have to have the correct penetration of the weld for it to hold. I think your heat wasn’t high enough along with the wire speed too fast. In hind sight you should have used a practice piece to check the weld.
Overall it’s a learning process but hay, it’s done now. Make sure all your seams are sealed properly to prevent water intrusion. Keep the videos coming CT!
I really like you showing even when stuff goes wrong. That teaches me more than al the projects by professionals having already done this in 150 year. Finally starting to put together a car ;)
Hey CT great to see you having a go at welding just a couple of tips I think will help you and make it easier when you have a long run of welding like yours it's a good idea to space your welding to prevent warping and also to use some self-tapping screw spaced out to hold the pieces firm until you weld them together then remove the screws and plug weld the holes good luck.
Use some self tapping screws to hold in place before you start welding
Good advice.
Good to see you strat putting something back together!
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
Go, CT, GO!! You are THE MAHN! GIVE'ER!!!!!!
Thank you!
That's exactly the right explanation, start on the heavier metal, move to the thinner. Good job .
GREAT JOB CT!!!! YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!
You're a good man CT you take criticism well that's the way we learn. I learn from my mistakes just like you and I really enjoy your vidios.
Thanks Richard!
Good for yah...👏👏👏
Don't be afraid to try stuff...and yeah grind it down if it doesn't stick....
Good job, glad to see your progess. Really sould use weld through primer but still a nice job.
Just keep welding...we all sucked at first!! Well not Me of course!! 😉
Good on you for giving it a go. Much good advice on here for you. 👍👍.
Thanks Robert!
That's turned out alright, lots better than it was, enjoy the project learning as you go.
As a very occasional welder I always have to relearn the basics each time. I find some metal that’s the same thickness and configuration (corner fillet, overlap, butt, etc.) that I plan to weld and practice until I get a good result with the sample. That includes wire feed and power settings. All surfaces have to be free of dirt, grease, oil and paint. Establish good ground point(s) as close to the weld locations as possible. Then have at it. Usually turns out well. Then repeat the whole process the next time I need to weld. Patience and practice.
CT before welding on the car doing some test welds on scrap metal is a good idea. I always do it if I have not welded for some time. BTW - spot welds need more power than running beads because you are only welding for a short moment. The best way to find out is to check the penetration on scrap metal of the same thickness. You should see a little pimple on the backside. If there is no pimple than you have insufficient penetration. If the pimple is very large you almost burned through and it was too much power.
Glad to see you welding. Us guys with less than perfect welds build fine cars also. Keep up the good work!
Maybe use the old pans for practice? Cut them up & go to town. I don't know but thanks for sharing the journey !!
I got to say you absolutely have a great attitude, even after reading all the negative comments including mine. I've been mean. You just keep right on going with that good attitude. So from this point forward no more nasty comment from me. Your doing a great job, probably better then me and I done and still doing this type of repair so congrats and have a great day ahead - - - - - - - - - I take some of that back I may still take a jab here and there.
Well done CT 👍
Open the side door on your welder there is a chart that tells you all the settings for thickness of metal and heat settings
Check your polarity, gas lees is reverse to gas, if you are using gas wire on gas less polarity you will not get any penetration
and you will get lots of splatter which is what i am seeing
i appreciate you for your work
Hi CT love to see your work, Its give me lots of idea Excellent job.
Keep it up CT, you are getting there👍
Thanks Michael!
CT we have to stop meeting like this, but I'm glad we do. The chassis came up nicely, enjoying watching her evolve. Take care until next time. Guy from OZ.
It’s a learning curve for sure. As long as it’s solid that’s all that matters.
Glad to see it's not just me that struggles with plug ( spot ) welding .
Only advice i can give is to run the welder a bit hotter than normal , make sure the metal on the under side is bright clean metal and bigger holes help .
You need to make sure the mig wire hits the under panel and not the hole of the above panel .
CT, love your positive demeanor! Great work!
Thank you!
Good job and u are doing fine with welder
It's nice to see something that brings back memories. I helped a friend weld the seat attachments to some new floor plans for a beetle and we had the same problem. It was tricky to find the right setting that wouldn't burn through the pans or wouldn't attach them at all! I've seen Andrew Camarata weld and everything he welds is at least 1/2" thick - much easier to have a strong weld that doesn't distort the metal and cuts into both surfaces. Good luck with the rest of the build!
Respect for the work and the great project. nice greetings from Germany
Thank you! =)
Nice job CT even if it’s your first time you’re doing a great job buddy keep at it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻stay safe and god bless my friend
Welding sound seems correct, - you could use the nozzle head at an angle of 45° resting on the subject as a guide obtaining more control..
A n d the 2 surfaces m u s t be pressed firmly together or you will just be closing the holes you just punched..
Hey CT....I think you're doing a great job on the Ghia. My hat is off to you. I know this car is gonna be beautiful!!!
Should have used weld through primer...corrosion will now eat away at the bare metal and destroy all your work. You should ask your audience for advice for each of your 'next' video's. I can see your making an effort to do a good job. Keep doing your best but there's a lot of free advice out there that just needs asking for. Good luck with the rest of the build
Looks good. Fun to watch you learn and figure it out as you go. I'm no expert and I appreciate your efforts. One thing I would have done is get some self tapping screws and screw a bunch of it down thru the holes punched...so you have a solid connection between the surfaces. You can go back and weld up the holes from both sides once you have it all firmly welded in.
Thank you! I will try some self tapping screws on the next one.
Yes sir; I believe it’s going to come out very good in the end! They’re going to be solid. After you seam seal and paint it’s going to be great.
It’s a little late now, but you can use sheet metal screws to hold the panel in place. Once most of the welds are done pull them out and weld up the hole.
I still have the side to do so I will try the screws! Thank you!
Two tips for welding layers together.. The best way is to get cleaned the sides that come together which means the bottom side of the top one and the top side of the bottom one, which I think you did, then when welding press the layers at the spot together tightly, help yourself with a tool to press just next to the spot, then give it a shot. Fill the spot hole with a slightly circular motion of the tip. Maybe it's biting you a bit the old lip you didn't remove by penetration means, as it seems hot enough to blow almost through the top layer and not fusing with the bottom one, or you have to much of a gap between. When finished, I suggest you al least "wash the lap joint" with diluted paint prior to seam sealer. =) Hope it helps, practice will make you perfect. Maybe give it a try on some similar scraps before action.. You got 5 wrench points from me!
Nice job men👍
Greatings
Thanks my friend! =)
@@CTmoog you welcome
God damm! 😃 You have come a long way with your welding skills! Really well done CT👍😃🇸🇪🇺🇸
Great job!
As long as it works and you are learning while increasing your skills - well all is well.
Doing good as a amateur welder, start your weld from the thicker metal first then flow over the thinner. Plus just spot the weld to cover the hole instead of holding the weld to much heat will warp
Just come across your channel. New subscriber from England. Now I have loads to watch.
Awesome! Thank you! =)
Well CT, not bad for a start. However, I would use self-tapping screws to pull the sheets together. Also, I would have put a welding primer between the sheets. The correct setting of the welder, you can get from a table. Usually it is located inside the welder. But these are only basic settings, the necessary you will find out only by trying and test welds. Otherwise, as I said, for the beginning not bad but also not excellent. Practice makes perfect, even when painting. Continue so.....
PS: You can but if you want.....😁
Weld, apply seam sealer, paint, done. That's what we did at our body shop. Don't have to make the welds pretty, since no one is going to see them.
I think your brave attempting to weld on such a public platform as U Tube, I have just purchased a MIG welder so am interested in peoples comments how to do this. Looking forward to the next video, Regards from Mike in the UK
Great work welding gets easier as you go
The holes from those punches are too small. I think they are usually about 3/16 and they need to be 1/4 or larger. You can make them work, but you gotta be on your game. If you use a step drill or a normal twist drill, you can make them bigger and it will be MUCH easier to weld. Just start the bead on the chassis flange and hold it there. It will wash out onto the new pan and hold like a champ. Cheers!
Great attitude my man. We've all got to learn and that's just what you're doing. I can see improvements in your work just from this video. You're already on the right path, stick with it and you'll get there 👍
Thanks Danny!
It's a learning experience
All good mate, mine we’re worst but it’s still together 35 years later
Overdone beats not quite enough! Glad to see you got one of the punch and panel flange tools! Far better than drilling, and the 3/16 hole is a good size! You're looking more like a body man with every project! Make the new an exact fit by persuasion with kinetic energy! I think you should start the plug welds hotter, and start through the hole, instead of filling in the hole. You might try initially welding spots 6 or 7 inches apart, then filling in the others. And, good on you for checking the strength!!
if you have 1/4 inch welding holes. they are too small. you fill the hole before the weld bites the metal underneath 5/8 holed are better. you start the welding in the middle of the holes and work your way out untill the weld bites in bouth panels.
I will 5/8 on the next one! Thank you!
CT Dont let those sitting on their touche at home persuade you to do a lesser job !!! Part of the charm here is the very fact you do a thorough job with the old adage coming to my mind " do the job correctly and you'll only need to do it once " and also it's a way to improve your skillset . Theres enough cowboys out there
Keep up the good work CT. You will have this car on the road before the end of the year if you continue day by day.
Well CT all I can say is you're a better welder than me buddy, great job and don't you just love it when you key in the right weld settings lols. Don't be fooled by some of the comments mate just carry on because we all have to start somewhere.sounds like people were welding in pre-school ha ha ha
Thanks Jamie! HAHA! =)
I use higher Heat and slow my speed down...then i can fill a hole and penetrate deep ( as long as you aren't burning holes through it )
Screw a few self tapping screws in it to hold it in place.
It will help to clean the metal on both sides and then use weld threw primer it will seal around the weld better
Yep thicker to thinner works...depends on the dude pullin the trigger!!
You need to check a video of welding a plug weld it will help filling in the punched holes much easier…
So happy to see you welding man. You are going to love that Ghia When you get it on the road. I’ve been driving mine for over 30 years and it’s a blast every time. I’d rather have a Ghia than a vintage Porsche any day.
My friend, I believe that with that weld you made on that chasis, you will be able to brake like Pedro Flintstones; with your feet on the road
As a good friend of mine said to me “a grinder and paint, makes me the welder I ain’t”
I had similar issues with my first spot welds - looks great at first glance, but not enough penetration. The guys are right - larger holes, more heat and less wire speed. It’s then a balancing act with trigger time, making sure you don’t burn though.
Good luck
Excellent video CT :) one step at time also don't rush also you make look better than factory did and last life time to ! I have faith in you also when get done you say hip hip horray and I did it to ! Plus what do after done weld up you need grind done 16 of 1 inch if need then black anti rust spray paint over them weld marks nobody no difference ever also be like factory finishes!
Careful grinding down those welds! because if you haven't got FULL penetration they could very well CRACK, especially on a floor pan where there will be movement and stress put on them from usage by occupants.
Looks great CT! Keep going, it's going to be awesome
Thank you!
bonjour je suis francais j aime les videos restaure aussi des automobile anciennes pour une bonne tenue de la tole elle doit etre droitr et avoir un bon contact avec son support j emploi des vis quand les pinces ne passent pas et aussi des clecos de fixation qui permetreent de maintenir les deux toles en place et un spray de contact serrais positif bon courrage continu
Now you should remove the primer in the area of the weld beads. Are you planning to run a full bead on the bottom to prevent water from migrating into the seam between the pan and chassis?
I believe these are not continuously welded, even from the factory. They’re spot welded and a seam sealer is used afterwards to protect the seams.
SOMEBODYS BEEN PRACTICINGG WELDING!!!!!!!
If I can give you a tip, you have to weld the floor panels when the body is bolted. Otherwise it may not fit afterwards. I hope you understand my Google english :-)
Keep up the good work mate.
でかい作業場があって羨ましいです！
自分もいつか趣味の車に没頭したいです
Enjoy it
Hi CT,I will not comment on your welding while the most comments are equal in advice-So sinds I got knowing you during your proces with rusty,I mentioned the different issues, and said Its all learning by doing, it take`s a long time to reach your goal but you will.Greetings.HCS
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ok a constructive tip from me this time, get some metal the same thickness and practice joining that with welding, once you get that nice and strong you will be good to go on the floor pans, we all learn sometime.
Thanks Simon!
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Brother where's the self tappers ever 8 to 10 inches or lamps to keep metal from separating while welding. Heat causes metal to wrap and pull apart thats why welds didn't hold that well. Keep on trying though you'll get it
I know i am late as hell, you probably wont see this, but maybe i can give you an advice. My grandpa is a proffesional welder, he thaught me not to weld in a row, you should do different parts of a thin metal to prevent it deforming from overheating. I think it doesnt matter too much in this case because the shapes stamped into the middle give it more rigidity, but if it was flat it would deform much easier. Hope this helps in future projects. :)
It will get easier with practise CT - I admire your determination especially when doing all of this under the watchful glare of RUclips :-)
I was just wondering if you could have just popped Riveted the pan rather then welded it. You punched over 100 holes Maybe that would have been strong enough. I bet it would have been, it sure would have been a lot easer.
Good luck on the other panel.
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