![]() 08/05/2014 at 20:53 • Filed to: confession, blue turd | ![]() | ![]() |
I fixed this hole... With an arc welder and galvanized steel. I ran out of wire for the MIG and didn't want to go out. I don't think it turned out too bad... This post could also be called "I'm damn good at making sketchy body work look good."
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Dang!! I wouldn't have guessed anything was up if you hadn't said.
![]() 08/05/2014 at 21:06 |
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You arc-welded metal that thin? I bow to you.
![]() 08/05/2014 at 21:12 |
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not bad
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Um, could you please help me fix some rust on the Escape?
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S10 or Blazer?
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Wow. Well done, sir.
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#humblebrag
Actually, that's impressive!
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It doesn't matter as long as it worked.
![]() 08/05/2014 at 21:47 |
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Thanks! it was frustrating though. Kept burning through until I got the hang of it.
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Thanks! it was frustrating though. Kept burning through until I got the hang of it. It is actually easier for me to arc weld thin metal than mig weld it. I have so much more practice with an arc welder (but I still am bad).
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2000 2wd 2 door blazer
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Thanks!
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I'm miles better with a mig welder. Tried arc welding my exhaust and ended up with a ton of burn-throughs. Got frustrated so I just covered the holes with a couple layers of aluminium tape.
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I hate welding galvanized - aside from being really toxic it smells fucking awful. Good job though. Looks 100x better.
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Good job! But please tell me you either outside when welding or wore a mask to prevent breathing the fumes. Galvanized is terrible for you. Just some pain old sheet metal with weld-through primer on the back is a better option. Seriously, good job though.
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I had body damage in a similar spot on my college whip - a '95 2dr Blazer. I had to recreate the body line, that's damn near a pinch weld, that GM stamped at the top of the rockers - with bondo. I will never forget that geometric nightmare...
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Outside with a mask. The galvanized was given to me for free. I didn't have any normal steel lying around.
![]() 08/05/2014 at 23:56 |
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I know that pain! I got the body line by shaping the steel on the front tire :D There were rusted out supports and welds everywhere! The truck is my beater for winter and whenever I'm not using my T/A, I want too worried how good the repair looked.