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Rust Repair Part 4

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Posted 04-25-2011 at 04:16 PM by Blurred Talon

After a whole day I've got the trunk 99% done (I need to weld in a small little patch) and the driver side rocker panel.

Copper weld through primer on everything.

Tacking in the driver side trunk patch.

Seam sealer and paint on the trunk patches.

Driver side rockers patched and seam sealed. I remade most of the lip for the wheel well, the small gap will be hidden by the skirt. I need to hit the wheel well with some rocker guard.

That's it for today.
Tomorrow I'm tackling the passenger side rockers. I'm nervous about welding over there so I might just pop rivet and seam seal it for now and have a pro do it later.
I also have to weld in the new front rad support.

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	Just curious because this looks like what I'll be doing...what does the seam sealer do? Protect the welds? Great work man - I wish I had the stuff to start on this kinda project myself.
	Posted 04-26-2011 at 05:45 AM by ziggo0

	It seals the seams between body panels, keeps water and what not out. Sheet metal isn't continously welded, it would take too long because of the heat generated (too much heat and you wrap and burn through the metal). So everything is spot welded and then seam sealer goes on over top.
	Posted 04-26-2011 at 07:14 AM by Blurred Talon

	Scrub those wheel wells out and coat them. I got Blue Magic Pure Rubber Coating from PepBoys and it worked great! It's the best stuff I've used out of a spray can.
	Posted 04-27-2011 at 08:56 AM by housegsx

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Originally Posted by Blurred Talon

It seals the seams between body panels, keeps water and what not out.

Sheet metal isn't continously welded, it would take too long because of the heat generated (too much heat and you wrap and burn through the metal). So everything is spot welded and then seam sealer goes on over top.

Actually, you spot weld because when the molecules in the metal expand and cause the metal to warp in different spots causing it to bend and making your measurements off, and ruining your whole process. Also, its easier to grind. (i would recommend a low grit tiger paw, if your going that route). So basically i just scientifically agreed with you. I give you many props!

looks great.

Posted 05-03-2011 at 10:05 PM by Dsm4lyfe12 Dsm4lyfe12 is offline

	^, thanks! housegsx: I've got the drive side undercoated now. I used stuff from Dominion Sure Seal. I'll post pictures after class. Driver side and trunk are finished. Passenger side is 95% done.
	Posted 05-04-2011 at 02:37 AM by Blurred Talon

	Where can I get the seam sealer? Good welding job, can you do some welds for me.
	Posted 05-14-2011 at 09:13 PM by dalesmitsu

	what kind of welds are those? kinda looks like the wattage was down or you went pretty fast x.x but non the less Gratz on making your bird Clean!
	Posted 05-17-2011 at 01:00 PM by Haytees

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Originally Posted by dalesmitsu

Where can I get the seam sealer? Good welding job, can you do some welds for me.

I bought mine from a place that sells Auto Body Supplies. Try NAPA though, they usually have it. My welds suck but thanks.

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Originally Posted by Haytees

what kind of welds are those? kinda looks like the wattage was down or you went pretty fast x.x

but non the less Gratz on making your bird Clean!

I had the wattage down on the lowest setting, plus I was using a pretty long extension cord that wasn't made for a welder so I'm sure there was some voltage drop. It's just an older Lincoln Mig Pak 10, 110V job with no gas. It's my old man's and I've used it more then him (no clue why he owns it lol).

I'll be finishing the rust repair this weekend, I'll post more updates.

Posted 05-18-2011 at 05:15 AM by Blurred Talon Blurred Talon is offline

	i need to do this one day on mine....I have rust spots behind my sideskirts, but not really anywhere else....I got lucky.
	Posted 05-24-2011 at 08:50 PM by HaveBlue83

	hey what gauge metal did you use for welding near the side skirts
	Posted 03-18-2012 at 08:02 PM by duy35