What welding to do?
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 23, 2003 at 08:50
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Hi all. I've got an old BJ42. There is a little rust in the floor under my feet. It about 30mm wide running along next to the door for about 200mm. There's a guy up the road who's pretty handy with welding but I thought I'd just
check to see if there are other ways to fix this problem. I'm going to ask him just to weld a thin bit of plate on under the vehicle (after cutting out the rusty area). Am I right in thinking that MIG welding is the way to go? Also, can you buy floor plates?
Cheers....Hellbelly.
Reply By: Mickl - Thursday, Oct 23, 2003 at 19:40
Thursday, Oct 23, 2003 at 19:40
I think "Rare Spares" sell weld in sections (they call them rust panels) but not 100% sure, a quick phone call and you'll know. They are on the web; www.rarespare.com.
If not, try going around the wrecking yards, most of them only crush the shells anyway so getting the piece you need cut out won't be a problem.
When doing the repair on your rig remember the following: It's good practice to remove the vehicles battery and have the mig earth close to the job.
Check whats close by and under the vehicle also (fuel lines, wiring loom etc). Also remove all the carpet, sound proofing, and keep a fire extinguisher close.!!
Try and get a nibbler to cut out the section, or as an alternative, a jig saw with metal blade. Don't be tempted to use something like a 4 inch angle grinder in the car... it will spread fine metalic dust everywhere (imagine the electrical fault nightmare this could cause) and the flying sparks are a huge fire
hazard.
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