welding body probs

[i heart square bodys]

okay so heres the deal, i think i ****ed up! i was cutting the center stake pockets out of my box , i cut the folds out that go around the hole but when i cut through it i noticed there are 2 layers of metal! i want to replace both layers as well as fill in the stake pockets, BUT i dont want to put 2 layers of metal together and then have moisture get in and bow out both pieces of metal as that will look like ass ! what do i do !

[wraprail]

Shoot yourself.....wait, just kidding....lol
I see your in blyth.

Could that be Blythe California?

[wyattglock]

Use a thicker piece to fill in the hole. Doing that should fill the hole nicely, and the slightly thicker piece will help with the heat when you weld it up. By thicker, I mean as close to the thickness of the 2 factory pieces together.

[i heart square bodys]

Haha nope not in cali, im way up here in caaannnada ..EH and sounds kinda hodge-podge replacing two pieces with one imo
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[wyattglock]

Originally Posted by i heart square bodys

and sounds kinda hodge-podge replacing two pieces with one imo
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May sound kind of hodge podge, but if you are filling in the stake pockets anyway what's it matter? Less gaps to worry about water getting in. But it is your truck, good luck with it.
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[i heart square bodys]

Well come to think about it a single piece would likley be stronger and i can make up for what ever i need to with a bit of bondo, thanks!
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[johnnyclack]

When grinding on your patch/weld/repair keep in mind a lot of heat can/is generated<> be careful not to distort your parent metal, chances are it will have most of the movement/shrinkage/expansion .

[i heart square bodys]

Ill keep that in mind thanks! i hope i dont completly **** this up haha
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[johnnyclack]

Naw' you'll do good

Stake pocket are a great place to start, just remember heat is a vilian to much is not good

[motornut]

Originally Posted by i heart square bodys

Haha nope not in cali, im way up here in caaannnada ..EH and sounds kinda hodge-podge replacing two pieces with one imo
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hi welcome home !

[Blue Collar Welder]

Keep most of the heat toward the thick patch panel, spread out your welds, burn with proper amps and let it cool.-