Weld SFC's in yourself?
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Staging Lane
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Weld SFC's in yourself? We've got all the proper equipment to do this, but my dad was a little worried about the overhead weld. Has anyone done this, and if so could you tell me if the overhead is really that bad.
I did it; thought there was nothing to it. As far as it being a overhead weld, I don't even have a lift, just put the car on jackstands. As long as you dress properly with auto helmet, long gloves, longs sleeves etc. shouldn't be a problem.
Welding to the pinch seam will be the hardest. Just use good welding procedures and clean the metal off well first.
Welding to the pinch seam will be the hardest. Just use good welding procedures and clean the metal off well first.
Welding overhead is about the same, it's just that the sparks fall toward you, so he needs to step back and/or wear a high collared shirt. Just use a gas-shielded MIG welder that's setup with the right settings for the thickness of the metal and it won't mess up the car. Oh and be sure to disconnect the car's battery!
I've never been able to weld out-of-position for ****.
What you should do is get plenty of scrap and get
some practice and speed/heat dialed in, before you
take it to the sheet metal.
What you should do is get plenty of scrap and get
some practice and speed/heat dialed in, before you
take it to the sheet metal.
