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grayw0lf · 11-19-2006, 11:50 AM

I finally removed the bed & was cleaning up the frame & such with a wire wheel on a 4.5" grinder. When on the rear end I came across this.

There are apparently about 6 of these little spots that appear to be welded. Unfortunately, I found 2 of them after the wire wheel ate through them.

What are they for? How should I close them up? Is it just to keep the elements out & I should use RTV? Or do I need to MIG them back shut?

If MIG, do I need to drain the pumpkin first?

Thanks,

John O>.

long69 · 11-19-2006, 12:06 PM

jb weld should do the trick

cdowns · 11-19-2006, 12:10 PM

i think they maybe rivet heads to keep the tubes in place during assembly// i'd take a piece of wire and see how far you can push it into the hole if it comes out wet ,it will leak if it doesnt go in far less than 1/4inch nothing to worry about

72freak · 11-19-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

push it into the hole if it comes out wet ,it will leak

GREAT WORDS TO LIVE BY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

krue · 11-19-2006, 01:10 PM

roj2323 · 11-19-2006, 01:34 PM

they're just gas pockets from when the tubes were welded in. i welded mine in with no issues but JBweld would work just as well.

*trkklr77* · 11-19-2006, 07:55 PM

its just welding slag or as said before a gas bubble when the tube was welded in, seeing as that the tube goes in about 2-3" past that with a +.005-.010" fit i woulndt sweat it leaking , that is unless you think you are bo duke and jump the local river once a day.

grayw0lf · 11-19-2006, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the good info. I think JB Weld will do the trick.

John O>.

11-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#1
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Oops! What did I mess up now? I finally removed the bed & was cleaning up the frame & such with a wire wheel on a 4.5" grinder. When on the rear end I came across this. There are apparently about 6 of these little spots that appear to be welded. Unfortunately, I found 2 of them after the wire wheel ate through them. What are they for? How should I close them up? Is it just to keep the elements out & I should use RTV? Or do I need to MIG them back shut? If MIG, do I need to drain the pumpkin first? Thanks, John O>. Attached Images __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

11-19-2006, 12:06 PM	#2
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: Oops! What did I mess up now? jb weld should do the trick

11-19-2006, 12:10 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Oops! What did I mess up now? i think they maybe rivet heads to keep the tubes in place during assembly// i'd take a piece of wire and see how far you can push it into the hole if it comes out wet ,it will leak if it doesnt go in far less than 1/4inch nothing to worry about __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-19-2006, 01:10 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Oops! What did I mess up now? __________________ "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"

11-19-2006, 01:34 PM	#6
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Oops! What did I mess up now? they're just gas pockets from when the tubes were welded in. i welded mine in with no issues but JBweld would work just as well.

11-19-2006, 07:55 PM	#7
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: Oops! What did I mess up now? its just welding slag or as said before a gas bubble when the tube was welded in, seeing as that the tube goes in about 2-3" past that with a +.005-.010" fit i woulndt sweat it leaking , that is unless you think you are bo duke and jump the local river once a day.

11-19-2006, 08:51 PM	#8
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Oops! What did I mess up now? Thanks for the good info. I think JB Weld will do the trick. John O>. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!



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