Fender Repair - Welding - Tech Project

The fender bolt panel needed to be counter sunk, and was subsequently cut out to allow the metal to be shaped.
The fender bolt panel needed to be counter sunk, and was subsequently cut out to allow the
All the burrs were removed and the first patch panel was ready to be welded in place.
To keep the metal from warping, it was tack welded in sections, distributing the heat and preventing the panel from warping.
To keep the metal from warping, it was tack welded in sections, distributing the heat and

Patience is a must, as the panel needs to be allowed to cool off before the next segments of welds are put down.
Patience is a must, as the panel needs to be allowed to cool off before the next segments
Using a low voltage welder, the metal was welded in place.
The first panel was finished and left to cool off before the welds were grinded down to a smooth finish.
The first panel was finished and left to cool off before the welds were grinded down to a

A stencil was created for the second section of sheet metal.
This panel was ready to be cut out after transferring onto the sheet metal.
You need to adjust and hold the metal panels while tack welding. The metal was spot welded in sections so the metal would not warp up from the heat generated. Once it was cooled off, the welds were grinded down.
You need to adjust and hold the metal panels while tack welding. The metal was spot welded

Dave started off by grinding down the jam section of the door.
The results of Dave's work produced a door that looked as if it never had any rust on it.
This fender was ready for minor bodywork before going back onto this project.