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D1 rust repair
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:37 pm
by Greg_M
And down the rabbit hole we go...
So I'll be shopping for sheet metal. Is 16 ga a good place to start for floor/sill patches?
Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:20 pm
by BOlson
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...
Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:55 pm
by Greg_M
"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.
Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:49 am
by TylerN
That’s what next spring is holding in store for me too.
Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:20 pm
by LR Imports
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Know your pain! We had to rebuild both side fronts of our D1
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Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:09 am
by Greg_M
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.
Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:20 pm
by LR Imports
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.
Re: D1 rust repair
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:14 am
by Greg_M
I'm inspired. Thanks for posting those photos.
