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> Re-welding the windshield frame, what gauge steel is the body?
bcaschera
post Feb 10 2010, 03:16 PM
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So... I am going to attempt to re-attach the windshield frame on my teener. The welder i currently have at my disposal is a flux stick welder and im afraid that this thing will just burn holes right through the factory steel. I know that mig is better but this is available to me and it is already a hack job so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) to get me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) . Any input on this subject will help.
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post Feb 10 2010, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(bcaschera @ Feb 10 2010, 02:16 PM) *

So... I am going to attempt to re-attach the windshield frame on my teener. The welder i currently have at my disposal is a flux stick welder and im afraid that this thing will just burn holes right through the factory steel. I know that mig is better but this is available to me and it is already a hack job so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) to get me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) . Any input on this subject will help.


Congrats on bringing your 914 back to its original configuration. I would suggest of course like everyone else that you use a wire feed welder and before you weld it back together that you take some careful measurements and actually then tack the frame and place a top and a windshield in to check the fit.
Secondly I would weld some reinforcement steel inside the frame as just welding it back together will not make it as strong as it once was now that it is cut in half.
Years ago we repaired quite a few rolled 914s and if the reinforcements are not welded in the frame sturucture is weak and unsafe.
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post Feb 10 2010, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(bcaschera @ Feb 10 2010, 02:16 PM) *

So... I am going to attempt to re-attach the windshield frame on my teener. The welder i currently have at my disposal is a flux stick welder and im afraid that this thing will just burn holes right through the factory steel. I know that mig is better but this is available to me and it is already a hack job so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) to get me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) . Any input on this subject will help.


Congrats on bringing your 914 back to its original configuration. I would suggest of course like everyone else that you use a wire feed welder and before you weld it back together that you take some careful measurements and actually then tack the frame and place a top and a windshield in to check the fit.
Secondly I would weld some reinforcement steel inside the frame as just welding it back together will not make it as strong as it once was now that it is cut in half.
Years ago we repaired quite a few rolled 914s and if the reinforcements are not welded in the frame sturucture is weak and unsafe.



About the top... there is a targa top but no targa bar, soo.... i dont think that it will be exactly "back to original". But good enough for gov'ment work, ya know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 10 2010, 08:08 PM
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Hey, I work for the gubment. Let me tell ya, that statement does NOT hold water. Close enough would be .00001 or less of an inch! Bunch o anal propeller heads I tell ya.
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bcaschera   Re-welding the windshield frame   Feb 10 2010, 03:16 PM
charliew   Eastwood sells a "stitch welder" for ac ...   Feb 10 2010, 03:28 PM
bcaschera   i could be wrong but i believe that the w/s frame ...   Feb 10 2010, 03:46 PM
charliew   If it's cut off why can't you see the thic...   Feb 10 2010, 03:48 PM
bcaschera   it was initially cut with a grinder so i am afraid...   Feb 10 2010, 03:51 PM
McMark   A little careful work with a file will take off th...   Feb 10 2010, 05:12 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   So... I am going to attempt to re-attach the wind...   Feb 10 2010, 05:23 PM
bcaschera   So... I am going to attempt to re-attach the win...   Feb 10 2010, 06:09 PM
underthetire   A. But good enough for gov'ment work, ya kn...   Feb 10 2010, 08:08 PM
underthetire   stick :welder: = :blowup: =where did my metal go.   Feb 10 2010, 05:26 PM
scotty b   :headbang: Don't........... :headbang: get ...   Feb 10 2010, 06:13 PM
bcaschera   B)-->
QUOTE(scotty b @ F...   Feb 10 2010, 06:25 PM
scotty b   B)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOT...   Feb 10 2010, 06:28 PM
rick 918-S   B)--><div class='quotetop'>QUO...   Feb 10 2010, 06:35 PM
rick 918-S   Here's a crude sketch. Sorry I can't even ...   Feb 10 2010, 06:13 PM
bcaschera   :agree: rather than a butt weld right? I was even...   Feb 10 2010, 06:23 PM
rick 918-S   :agree: rather than a butt weld right? I was eve...   Feb 10 2010, 06:26 PM
scotty b   Do yourself a huge favor. Borrow the welder, find ...   Feb 10 2010, 06:25 PM
rick 918-S   B)-->
QUOTE(scotty b @ F...   Feb 10 2010, 08:35 PM
bcaschera   Good to know that was my original concern. Maybe m...   Feb 10 2010, 06:30 PM
kwales   I agree with Scottyb - no to the stick. That...   Feb 10 2010, 08:01 PM
underthetire   Flame on, bought one of those 89 dollar HF flux co...   Feb 10 2010, 08:14 PM
charliew   I did a lot of rust repair with a ac stick welder ...   Feb 11 2010, 12:53 PM
bcaschera   Thanks for all the advise everyone :worship: . Ill...   Feb 12 2010, 09:46 PM
detoxcowboy   So... I am going to attempt to re-attach the wind...   Feb 13 2010, 08:25 AM
flippa   Good to see that you are saving this car. All t...   Feb 13 2010, 02:19 PM
bcaschera   Good to see that you are saving this car. All ...   Feb 13 2010, 06:24 PM
bcaschera   i just found this so now i guess i have to install...   Feb 14 2010, 04:26 PM
r_towle   i just found this so now i guess i have to instal...   Feb 14 2010, 07:35 PM
charliew   only if it's gonna be a street car.   Feb 14 2010, 05:23 PM
bcaschera   it is :screwy:   Feb 14 2010, 06:21 PM
bcaschera   :agree: I personally feel after driving it that i...   Feb 14 2010, 07:40 PM

 

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