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Re-welding the windshield frame, what gauge steel is the body?

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bcaschera	Feb 10 2010, 03:16 PM Post #1
Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 1-October 09 From: san jose Member No.: 10,873 Region Association: None	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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flippa	Feb 13 2010, 02:19 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,177 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 7,720 Region Association: North East States	Good to see that you are saving this car. All the East Coast guys thank you for not cutting it up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

bcaschera	Feb 13 2010, 06:24 PM Post #3
Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 1-October 09 From: san jose Member No.: 10,873 Region Association: None	QUOTE(flippa @ Feb 13 2010, 12:19 PM) Good to see that you are saving this car. All the East Coast guys thank you for not cutting it up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Did i mention that it is a salvage title?? So i dont know if i am saving it or just going to learn how to weld with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The longs and the hell hole are great, there is however rust on the hood the driver side front fender and the lower section of the windshield frame. Im thinking ill just play with chop and rake of the wind shield until i find a shell then i guess... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ill send it back east (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) and let you guys chop it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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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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