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cru_zn_29 · 10-08-2015, 09:35 PM

Don't get the metal too hot. I have used a hole punch 1/4 or 5/16 or what ever size your hole is and a scrap body panel. Punch out the plug put pug in the hole i tig weld them in.Small welds then let it cool completely Don't get in a hurry you will have a mess. Yes it is a lot of work.

10-08-2015, 09:35 PM	#3
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: Welding up the holes where side trim was. Don't get the metal too hot. I have used a hole punch 1/4 or 5/16 or what ever size your hole is and a scrap body panel. Punch out the plug put pug in the hole i tig weld them in.Small welds then let it cool completely Don't get in a hurry you will have a mess. Yes it is a lot of work.