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Can you weld aluminum grills.
Hey all. My outer grill on the truck has a smashed driverside part. The rest of the grill is in great condition. If I bought a trashed outer grill with a good driverside, could the 2 be welded together?. Maybe put the seam at dead center (on the peak) so it wouldn't be so noticable? Has anyone tried this??
I am not sure if I want a repop because of the fitment issues, so i'm trying to brainstorm a little. Maybe even chrome it afterwards? Shawn
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
as thin as a grill shell is the welder must be very skilled , but it can be done. and you can even get it chromed if you dont mind the thousand or so that it'll cost you
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
You might try that "Alumaloy" stuff, or Northern Tool has something similar called "Alumi-Pro". you just use a Propane torch. I used it on my jon boat and it works just like they claim. I have the "Pro" stuff. As for it being thin, on my boat it was worn thin from beaching it and had no problems with that issue. Costs $15 at Northern. and you don't have to buy 1lb, Northern is a half pound.
just my .02
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
You can still get Genuine GM if you want. We have 2 in stock. They are a whole lot on the spendy side though.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
Wes,
Thank you, but spendy is right.I would be afraid to get a bug on it! ![]() Shawn
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
JB weld it, then go from there.
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
I was trying for awhile to find a piece to replace part of the drivers side of mine - I was going to experiment on it - didn't have any luck though - either all were in good shape or trashed and tossed.... It seemed like every truck that was getting parted out had the same area messed up.
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Re: Can you weld aluminum grills.
Be VERY selective if you have it welded. I've been welded aluminum for years and if you get a person who thinks you can weld it like steel, well you might as well try to find a new one. Also if you have it welded have it tigged instead of migged. If your planning on having it chromed you won't have to worry about the gas holes.
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