Body work?

camok10 · February 09, 2014, 05:49:35 AM

How hard is it to weld in new cab corners? I have never done body work. It's a 98 Chevy ext cab with out the third door. I'm sure my rockers could use some love too but they seem solid enough to clean up and bed liner.

Mudduck · February 09, 2014, 02:23:32 PM

Not hard u gotta spot weld it so the metal don't over heat n start to melt

Jthomas · February 09, 2014, 02:41:16 PM

Don't spot weld going one direction around the perimeter. Your going to want to do opposite end spot welds to keep it from warping. Think of it like tightening a lug nut, cross pattern.

Mudduck · February 09, 2014, 02:58:39 PM

Quote from: Jthomas on February 09, 2014, 02:41:16 PM
Don't spot weld going one direction around the perimeter. Your going to want to do opposite end spot welds to keep it from warping. Think of it like tightening a lug nut, cross pattern.

correct

duel1985 · February 09, 2014, 03:58:28 PM

Don't rush it either or you will have more time in the end when your ready to paint . This is when slow and steady will pay off...

newS10 · February 10, 2014, 02:41:51 AM

Can you weld? As this is a must on this job.

camok10 · February 10, 2014, 06:00:41 AM

Yes I can weld, arc, mig and am working on tig on my free time at work. I have a basic understanding of keep it cool to prevent warping, alternate spot welds from end to end with time between I'm just curious at to if there's any tricks. It dosent have to be perfect it's getting covered in Bedliner once done.

BigFrank · February 10, 2014, 10:09:46 PM

screw the patch in place and weld the holes as you pull out the screws

camok10 · February 11, 2014, 05:53:16 AM

Quote from: BigFrank on February 10, 2014, 10:09:46 PM
screw the patch in place and weld the holes as you pull out the screws

That thought crossed my mind!

I also found some automotive body adhesive, if I got a crimp tool I could glue it in place, has any one done this method?

BigFrank · February 11, 2014, 01:28:26 PM

that glue is some tuff stuff i never used it on a exterior body panel but ive used it on a couple floor boards worked good

newS10 · February 12, 2014, 12:25:06 AM

Quote from: camok10 on February 11, 2014, 05:53:16 AM
Quote from: BigFrank on February 10, 2014, 10:09:46 PM
screw the patch in place and weld the holes as you pull out the screws

That thought crossed my mind!

I also found some automotive body adhesive, if I got a crimp tool I could glue it in place, has any one done this method?

The adhesive/glue works good. 3M makes a good one for this, it is a 2 part but you will need a gun 4 it.Good luck welding or doing the glue as they both work well.I just like the welding better.

camok10 · February 12, 2014, 11:09:56 AM

New s10, it sounds like you've done a bit of body work?

redneckmafia01 · February 13, 2014, 04:23:20 AM

Weld it. Keep it cool. Even if you have to let the whole panel cool down. It will save a lot of time later. When your metal finishing the welds, keep it cool. When I've made the panel to hot I've taken a wet rag and pulled the panel back to were it was a couple times. If you take your time you shouldn't have to do that.