MECCANO Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 As it says really, does anyone know the thickness of a series footwell panel, ( the piece with the pressed ribs)? I've tried measuring it and i estimate just under 1mm. the replacement panels i have seen are quoted as 1.2mm... So i'm hoping they will be easier to weld Chars Muchly Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 1.1mm I think. I use the same or 1.2 for repairs. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 1.1mm I think. I use the same or 1.2 for repairs.Les. In the words of Homer Simpson "DOH" I've spent the weekend battling with welding in new metal, and have resulted in a fairly distorted mess after much frustration. I was planning on cutting my losses and replacing the entire panel. Drilling out all the spot welds, and using these to fix the new panel, maybe with a few additional stich welds where needed. Or would you recommend another approach? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I always go wall to wall and profile to profile - cutting the metal out as much as possible. Welding at a profile/corner is always better as it prevents distortion. If you have to weld a small plate to a large panel, then short bursts of weld will greatly reduce distortion. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Cheers Les, its greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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