CUT A 1/4 LATELY ?

[Aarons Air]

After having several " body guys " fill it full . And after paying to have front & rear patches both installed, doin it right this time !

 

[Car Nut]

Keep posting the progress, love this stuff!

 

[Bladecutter]

I'd drill the factory spot welds & attach the new panel. That much splicing is inviting post cure shrinkage problems later on. If You’re going to splice, You should 'step' the joints.

 

[slimt]

I agree with blade cutter 100%

 

[conv67bdere]

Yes, did the driver side on my convertible last year - replaced it with a donor panel . . . it's in my build thread

 

[oldbee]

Aaron I thought this post was concerning racing(which I'm thinking hard about lately!)(Mopar Nats, meeting 'dvw' recently & all this racing stuff on FBBO). Thanks for the pics.

 

[MOPOWER871]

 

[Aarons Air]

I'd drill the factory spot welds & attach the new panel. That much splicing is inviting post cure shrinkage problems later on. If You’re going to splice, You should 'step' the joints.

Look closer. This is only an initial cut to get the bulk of material out if the way.
This is my 5th body guy. Trust me, i made damn sure he knows what hes doing !

 

[flypaper]

that looks like a easy one..lol
i just took one off that had been replaced before in the past
and what a mess.
the whole bottom edge was just put over the cut away original
leaving 2 layers of metal to dig away at.

 

[Aarons Air]

Aaron I thought this post was concerning racing(which I'm thinking hard about lately!)(Mopar Nats, meeting 'dvw' recently & all this racing stuff on FBBO). Thanks for the pics.

Lol. I could see that.
I'm back tracking on body work.

 

[Aarons Air]

that looks like a easy one..lol
i just took one off that had been replaced before in the past
and what a mess.
the whole bottom edge was just put over the cut away original
leaving 2 layers of metal to dig away at.

Eww. Sounds like time for a plasma cutter. Or, saws all. Lol

 

[flypaper]

a lot of grinding away and spot weld cutters.
the plasma and sawzall will only get you so far
unless you like to really destroy things..lol

 

[Aarons Air]

a lot of grinding away and spot weld cutters.
the plasma and sawzall will only get you so far
unless you like to really destroy things..lol

Yea, just kidding.
Thats a mess i'm sure !

 

[mopar 3 B]

Spot weld cutter, hammer and chisel and grinder. Lately been welding the new panel on threw the cut spot welds. Yes I know you are supposed to cut the panel being removed and grind the weld smooth but I do not have a spot welder.

 

[493 Mike]

The "Master" fabricator/paint and body expert at MP&C (Garage Journal site) has been grinding spot welds with the edge of a cut off wheel. I haven't tried it yet but this guy is very impressive!
Mike

 

[conv67bdere]

The "Master" fabricator/paint and body expert at MP&C (Garage Journal site) has been grinding spot welds with the edge of a cut off wheel. I haven't tried it yet but this guy is very impressive!
Mike

Thats the way I removed the panel - works great !

 

[mopar 3 B]

The "Master" fabricator/paint and body expert at MP&C (Garage Journal site) has been grinding spot welds with the edge of a cut off wheel. I haven't tried it yet but this guy is very impressive!
Mike

There must not be a safety guy in the shop. Thats just like grinding from the side of a bench grinder wheel. We have all done it but should not.

 

[eldubb440]

The "Master" fabricator/paint and body expert at MP&C (Garage Journal site) has been grinding spot welds with the edge of a cut off wheel. I haven't tried it yet but this guy is very impressive!
Mike

that's how I roll......... where applicable

 

[slimt]

cutoff wheels are the best way to go. . tough to reach places a 3M belt sander with a 36 grit band..

 

[Bladecutter]

Blair spot weld saws.