Re: [T3] Rear panel replacement tips?

[Mysterious J <mysteriousj@snet.net>]

<x-flowed>Thanks for the information everyone.  

BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> use sheet metal screws to help align it, until you're happy with 
it. 

Exactly what I was planning to do.

> Are you using a dedicated spot welder? Or are you spot welding it with a 
> mig welder? If the later, then drill some 5/16ths holes where you want to spot 
> weld (along the sides), and plug weld the holes closed, making sure you join 
> both pieces. 

I have access to a stitch welder.  Unless I can pick up a used MIG welder between now and when I start working on this, I will use it.

Toby Erkson wrote:
> Just an FYI, you can spray the area with a weld-thru primer.  I have a 
> can I use on bare metal for areas that will become inaccessible once 
> welding is done.

I was planning on using a weld-through primer for inside the panel.


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