body panel welding?

cagedeyecam · 09-04-2007, 11:59 AM

i have a question.

I have done plenty of body work with body and dent rollers/removers.

but i have never learned how to weld on new rear quater panels.

what temp. is best for the weld.

are there any write ups or anything to help me learn how to do it right?

i dont wnat to see a hudge weld line either.

surealconcepts · 09-04-2007, 08:24 PM

my buddy just did one at school... but as for the temp its just the thickness of the metal it should have a chart on the welder i think its 18 or 20 gauge for most newer cars but im not positive.. good luck man!

cagedeyecam · 09-04-2007, 08:41 PM

thnks

ttt

killerMikeD · 09-04-2007, 11:53 PM

its a process but it can be done, i have done atleast 50+ quater replacements, but there are pretty strict guidelines that should be followed, and certain areas to Section in. what are these going on?

cagedeyecam · 09-04-2007, 11:57 PM

240sx
bottom rear quarter panel.

killerMikeD · 09-04-2007, 11:58 PM

oh so its just the lower section, i was thinking full qtr replacement, best thing to do is measure it out, trim it so it fits nice, then butt weld it, er tack weld it till you have a solid line all the way, then you can grind the welds and apply filler.

Hellfire_Studios · 09-06-2007, 07:30 PM

Listen to killermiked he is a good bodyman.....I have painted behind him and never had issues with his work...

09-04-2007, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
cagedeyecam luvs jdm buffets Car: drop top 40 My TRGarage 727 : 59746999	body panel welding? i have a question. I have done plenty of body work with body and dent rollers/removers. but i have never learned how to weld on new rear quater panels. what temp. is best for the weld. are there any write ups or anything to help me learn how to do it right? i dont wnat to see a hudge weld line either.

09-04-2007, 11:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
killerMikeD Lethal Fabrication Car: S10 Hardbody 64 caddy 41 chevy My TRGarage Brandon : 119260933	its a process but it can be done, i have done atleast 50+ quater replacements, but there are pretty strict guidelines that should be followed, and certain areas to Section in. what are these going on? Last edited by killerMikeD : 09-04-2007 at 11:56 PM.

09-04-2007, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
surealconcepts I LOVE BEER Car: 92 INTEGRA My TRGarage PALM HARBOR : 31316811	my buddy just did one at school... but as for the temp its just the thickness of the metal it should have a chart on the welder i think its 18 or 20 gauge for most newer cars but im not positive.. good luck man!

09-04-2007, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
cagedeyecam luvs jdm buffets Car: drop top 40 My TRGarage 727 : 59746999	thnks ttt

09-04-2007, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
cagedeyecam luvs jdm buffets Car: drop top 40 My TRGarage 727 : 59746999	240sx bottom rear quarter panel.

09-04-2007, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
killerMikeD Lethal Fabrication Car: S10 Hardbody 64 caddy 41 chevy My TRGarage Brandon : 119260933	oh so its just the lower section, i was thinking full qtr replacement, best thing to do is measure it out, trim it so it fits nice, then butt weld it, er tack weld it till you have a solid line all the way, then you can grind the welds and apply filler.

09-06-2007, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hellfire_Studios Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 64795999	Listen to killermiked he is a good bodyman.....I have painted behind him and never had issues with his work...