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ymhjrhd · 07-06-2005, 01:20 AM

Can somebody please give me some info on how to keep the panel from warping excessivly when I weld a new piece in? I am tacking the panel and not running beads, but the panel always seems to warp. I know I just need to practice, but if anyone has some info to what I might be doing wrong please let me know.

krue · 07-06-2005, 02:52 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=118539 Is a thread on welding sheetmetal.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=157669 Is where all the FAQ's are listed. It's a good place to look when you have a question.

4x4Poet · 07-06-2005, 05:57 AM

Besides avoiding heat build-up as you've mentioned, the antidote to warping is good clamping.

ymhjrhd · 07-06-2005, 09:07 PM

Thank you both for the info. That is a great thread on how to weld a panel. I also liked the template basics thread. I owe you one.

matthufham · 07-06-2005, 09:24 PM

is the gap between the 2 pieces big? try to minimize the gap as much as you can.

07-06-2005, 01:20 AM	#1
ymhjrhd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 20	replacment body panel problems Can somebody please give me some info on how to keep the panel from warping excessivly when I weld a new piece in? I am tacking the panel and not running beads, but the panel always seems to warp. I know I just need to practice, but if anyone has some info to what I might be doing wrong please let me know.

07-06-2005, 02:52 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=118539 Is a thread on welding sheetmetal. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=157669 Is where all the FAQ's are listed. It's a good place to look when you have a question. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-06-2005, 05:57 AM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Besides avoiding heat build-up as you've mentioned, the antidote to warping is good clamping. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

07-06-2005, 09:07 PM	#4
ymhjrhd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 20	Thank you both for the info. That is a great thread on how to weld a panel. I also liked the template basics thread. I owe you one.

07-06-2005, 09:24 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	is the gap between the 2 pieces big? try to minimize the gap as much as you can.



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