At 03:10 PM 1/24/97 PST, Richard H. Cady wrote:
>Drew wrote:
>
>Now onto my next problem....Rust repair...specifically floor pans and
>rockers....I am torn as to what kind of welder to use...any sugesstions? I
>am leaning to Oxy/actelyne..but MIG is easier to use....anyone done a rocker
>panel repair here and have some advise?
>
>
>Drew,
>
>I have found that MIG welding rocker panels in place is easier and produces
>a better result.
>
>The top of the upper flange of the panel can be easily welded to the
>existing metal that is in place and then ground smooth.
>I drilled holes in the lower flange of the rocker panel and welded up these
>holes - thereby simulating a spot weld to the inner sill. A fair amount of
>heat is necessary here to get penetration to the inner sill. The mound of
>weld metal can then be ground flush.
>
>I hope this helps.
>
>Rich
>
>1970 MGB Roadster
>
>
Rich,
I have always been led to belive that MiG welding is required because of the
strength of the weld that is required and the unibody construction of the MG?
Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer, MA.
http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca
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