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Door gap
24 Jul 2018 09:10 #4189
by Tclem
Tom clemens
Tclem created the topic: Door gap
Hi,
I’m working on the door gaps of my 81 el Camino. I’ve adjusted the doers the best I can but I end up with this thought spot on the top 1/4 panel corner. Can I just grind the door edge then weld it ?
Thanks
Tom
I’m working on the door gaps of my 81 el Camino. I’ve adjusted the doers the best I can but I end up with this thought spot on the top 1/4 panel corner. Can I just grind the door edge then weld it ?
Thanks
Tom
Tom clemens
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25 Jul 2018 13:38 #4190
by oestek
You certainly can do that. Just be careful to leave enough material in place so that your welded repair area is solid. We advise people to make sure the door skin is welded in place before doing these kinds of mods, as the skin can break loose of the structure, and then you might weld the edge in an incorrect position, or the whole structure can flex and crack. Good luck with it!
Kevin Oeste
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oestek replied the topic: Door gap
Tclem wrote: Hi,
I’m working on the door gaps of my 81 el Camino. I’ve adjusted the doers the best I can but I end up with this thought spot on the top 1/4 panel corner. Can I just grind the door edge then weld it ?
Thanks
Tom
You certainly can do that. Just be careful to leave enough material in place so that your welded repair area is solid. We advise people to make sure the door skin is welded in place before doing these kinds of mods, as the skin can break loose of the structure, and then you might weld the edge in an incorrect position, or the whole structure can flex and crack. Good luck with it!
Kevin Oeste
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