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65GMCFirstride · 02-27-2011, 05:50 PM

I have been learning how to weld as part of the rebuild of our 65 GMC. Starting to figure some things out, but I have a long way to go.

I have welded in a few patch panels on the body and have always tack welded in different areas of the panel until I have fully welded the entire patch panel.

Unfortunately, the PO cut holes in the back interior panel to install some speakers. I am going to weld in a new patch panel. For an interior job, do you really have to tack weld the entire panel?

I figured if I tack every 1" it would hold the panel secure. Then I could skim coat the area and block sand it.

I appreciate your opinion.

02-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
65GMCFirstride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 125	Weld Patch Panel I have been learning how to weld as part of the rebuild of our 65 GMC. Starting to figure some things out, but I have a long way to go. I have welded in a few patch panels on the body and have always tack welded in different areas of the panel until I have fully welded the entire patch panel. Unfortunately, the PO cut holes in the back interior panel to install some speakers. I am going to weld in a new patch panel. For an interior job, do you really have to tack weld the entire panel? I figured if I tack every 1" it would hold the panel secure. Then I could skim coat the area and block sand it. I appreciate your opinion.