D1 rust repair

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Greg_M
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D1 rust repair

#1 Post by Greg_M » Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:37 pm

And down the rabbit hole we go...
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So I'll be shopping for sheet metal. Is 16 ga a good place to start for floor/sill patches?
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Re: D1 rust repair

#2 Post by BOlson » Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:20 pm

16 gauge is easier to weld as it can take the heat... also look up Fitzee's fabrication on YouTube for rust patch repair advice... he's good...
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Re: D1 rust repair

#3 Post by Greg_M » Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:55 pm

"16 gauge is easier to weld"
That was my thought. I haven't welded sheet metal before and, to be honest, it wasn't on my bucket list. But... I have a welder and here I am. I'll learn something I'm sure.
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Re: D1 rust repair

#4 Post by TylerN » Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:49 am

That’s what next spring is holding in store for me too.
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Re: D1 rust repair

#5 Post by LR Imports » Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:20 pm

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Re: D1 rust repair

#6 Post by Greg_M » Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:09 am

That turned out beautifully. The passenger side body mount in front of the rear tire has me most concerned. I hope I can do something half as nice as you've done.
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Re: D1 rust repair

#7 Post by LR Imports » Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:20 pm

This is a combo of custom welding along with Britpart repair parts. The side sills are britpart so they look clean. The tunnel mount parts had to be custom built as no kits for those unfortunately.
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Re: D1 rust repair

#8 Post by Greg_M » Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:14 am

I'm inspired. Thanks for posting those photos.
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