should i weld this?

[Clip]

hey again. in my lurking of the forums, i have come to realize that some of you are avid and skilled welders. you are the people i am turning to right now (and anyone else that cares to throw something in).

in the back of the cab on the power wagon, there is a 1 1/2 to 2 inch gap between the wall of the cab and the floor, extending almost the full length of the cab. it looks like an easy place to weld some sheet metal to, and not that noticeable.

can anyone recommend the easiest method/style of welder? in addition to that, i don't mind going cheap on this one. its on a 1941 and this is just a project, looks dont really matter as long as it gets the job done. any input?

 

[Facime]

was it ever meant to be attached? I mean, I cant tell where that is in relation to anything, but if it would mean making the cab more weather tight, and its in a place that wont be noticeable in the end, then I would say get some sheet metal and bend it to 90 degrees and tack it in place. Then just use some brush on seam sealer and call it good.

Unless your going for true restoration quality work that should do the trick.

 

[flubyux2]

if it wasnt welded together, dont weld ti now. its quite possible that there will be flex between those 2 parts of the body and just rip the welds anyways.

 

[Clip]

good point flub. but yes, it was meant to be attached. ill go out there today and get a few good pics in the daylight.

 

[boost PSSH boost]

I would say get some sheet metal and bend it to 90 degrees and tack it in place.

Yep...but cut off about 1/2" past the rust line first.


I would just weld the entire seam,too. If you're using a MIG it wont take any longer than using sealer, and it will help prevent any chassis flex cracking the weld. Since it's sheet metal, watch the heat...

 

[Facime]

Yep...but cut off about 1/2" past the rust line first.


I would just weld the entire seam,too. If you're using a MIG it wont take any longer than using sealer, and it will help prevent any chassis flex cracking the weld. Since it's sheet metal, watch the heat...

Using a full weld would actually increase the chance that it cracks under stress(not to mention warp). Seam sealer remains slightly flexible and is meant for that kind of application. A spot type weld every 3-6 inches is more than enough.

 

[boost PSSH boost]

Using a full weld would actually increase the chance that it cracks under stress(not to mention warp). Seam sealer remains slightly flexible and is meant for that kind of application. A spot type weld every 3-6 inches is more than enough.

shhh I wasn't awake yet. If I were competent at 9 am, I would have agreed...there's a reason sealer and spot welds are used from the factory on every car I've seen.

I'm gonna put a disclaimer in my sig for all posts before noon... :biglaugh:

 

[Clip]

is the seam sealer available from pretty much any hardware store, or is it a specialty item?

 

[Jeff Lange]

Unrelated to Supras. Thread Moved.

 

[Clip]

thanks for the proper placement, anyone know where i can get seam sealer?

 

[shaeff]

i got some for my old chevy at the local autoparts store.

-shaeff