Re: [Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement

2009-09-30 Thread Johann Grobler
Just imagine a triple rust sandwich when overlapping above and below the affected sheet metal! - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement This is

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement

2009-09-30 Thread Rick Schaefer
This is very timely. Over the weekend I found how bad the soft spot in my floor pan really is: http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu13/rickas47/Floor%20Pan/?action=view¤t=Floordamage005.jpg I started by picking at it with my finger and opened it up this much in just a few minutes. I need to fi

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement

2009-09-29 Thread HarKemAsso
Hi Don, i prefer to butt-weld any sheet metal used on the outside of the car, as well as the floor pans, i just feel that the overlap of the flange just creates a place for rust to start, but its easier to clean up the welds -- and i think the factory used the flange welds on the floor pans- the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement

2009-09-29 Thread Josh Campbell
ormance.com wrote: From: dhoesc...@granitecityperformance.com Subject: [Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement To: "Chevelle Mailing List" Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 5:14 PM I'm looking to settle a dispute between two friends of mine...   When replacing sheetmetal

[Chevelle-list] Sheetmetal Replacement

2009-09-29 Thread dhoeschen
I'm looking to settle a dispute between two friends of mine... When replacing sheetmetal floor pans (or other panels) one friend says it's best to butt-weld the panels together and grind each side clean. The other says all edges should be flanged with a crimper and welded on one side, seam sea