Snifflebag
Active Member
Wot? Welding a knackered sill... wot could possibly go wrong?Do yu think that is wise
:flame:And, it might go right
(though probably not...)
:flame:And, it might go right
(though probably not...)
Snifflebag
Active Member
Spent the day practising my vertical welding on thin metal (1.2-1.4). Final go at butt welding mismatched thicknesses of plate was not too bad.
I've now built a rig so I can practise upside down welding, though I'm waiting for some PPE before I give that a go.
New box section and mounts now arrived, so I will be able to replace the sill completely after my welding attempts.
I've now built a rig so I can practise upside down welding, though I'm waiting for some PPE before I give that a go.
New box section and mounts now arrived, so I will be able to replace the sill completely after my welding attempts.
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Don't forget, if welding in box section, the A, B & C pillars will need supporting.
Snifflebag
Active Member
I guessed they would. I'll make up some "pit props" to support them.
Will the doors need to come off?
I notice from the various threads covering sill replacements that they normally have the doors (and everything else it seems) removed.
I'll whip the wing off to get access to the A pillar, but would need some help doing the doors - never done them before and I guess they are frigging 'eavy!I would like to avoid wholesale interior removal if I can, just cos I'm lazy
I suppose...
I guessed they would. I'll make up some "pit props" to support them.
Will the doors need to come off?
I notice from the various threads covering sill replacements that they normally have the doors (and everything else it seems) removed.
I would like to avoid wholesale interior removal if I can, just cos I'm lazy
The more weight on the pillars, the greater likelyhood that they will sag, so yes to doors. easy to do. Mark where they go first, to help with realignment.
If you ae doing the complete box section, then the carpets will need removing, if not already.
dont forget the fire extinguisher
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Snifflebag
Active Member
First "proper" welding done, patching a hole in the floor near the passenger seat belt mount where Land Rover seemed to deliberately put a captive nut which rusted out
No Mona Lisa, but certainly a doofer
No Mona Lisa, but certainly a doofer
:nopics:
Snifflebag
Active Member
nothing a good grinding disk and more welding practice wont cure .
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Snifflebag
Active Member
True, but ground down the welds look OK. Bit of seam sealer and a coat of paint and they're under a carpet anyway.nothing a good grinding disk and more welding practice wont cure
stutab
Well-Known Member
Snifflebag
Active Member
carry on....
yu mite have it finished by Sunday
yu mite have it finished by Sunday
Snifflebag
Active Member
carry on....
yu mite have it finished by Sunday
No chance Daft, need to drive it through a puddle to make the doors fall off...oops that was me last but one car
Snifflebag
Active Member
That's me ISO900000000001 standard strength test - club hammer...metal....doesn't break = OK
Corse is always fails wiv pooters :smash:
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