Starting 1966 Factory Short Bed Build, Bagged, 383 Stroker and Muncie M20 4-Speed

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The seams make it easier to piece together (repairs) but a solid piece will work as well.

The thinner/smaller wire will work better on the thinner metal. Play around w/some scrap old stuff & do the same on replacement/re-pop stuff when possible. It seems I tend to blow through replacement panels easier on the same settings where older sheet-metal survives the process.

That is great to hear. I assumed that the seams where just there for assembly ease, but thought I would ask.

When I did my "69 I used the .035 and though it worked ok, I had to many blow through's, so I read that .025 is better, takes longer for bigger items, but better overall. I will be playing a bit though to get the feel. I actually bought a Miller Tig to also use if needed on this but mainly for aluminium.