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I am from the detroit, MI area and have a 91 van. The body is in pretty good shape except for the rocker panels and a couple of other spots around the bottom. I am looking for someone to do welding (maybe out of their home garage). This is a slow restoration project. I haven't had any luck so far in finding anyone who does this work out of their garage, and fear paying way to much at a body shop. Just looking for any leads or suggestions to where I might find someone who does this work. Thank you
I tried the Michigan forum with no luck
I tried the Michigan forum with no luck
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The rust repair panels, are bigger than your rusted area. You cut out the rust, and glue in the panel, overlapping the matal on the van about an inch. Check the fte store, on this site. They have the panels and pics of what they look like.
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I guess what I am trying to ask is if I buy replacement rocker panels, will they come with tabs so that when i weld them/glue them they will be flush with the existing metal. How would I attach them so that they would be flushwith the existing metal? and what would be the best thing to use to fill in the gap between the new and existing parts. Going for professional results. If i were to pay someone to do this what would be the going rate for putting in new panels and painting.
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You can put a step in the panel using a tool called a joggler (or joddler) this gives a flat joint on the outside surface requiring less filler. Mine cost about £40 and also has a hole punch
There are some pic's in my gallery that may give you some ideas
I spot welded my joints but if I did it again I would use body adhesive for any non structural parts (less potential for future rust)
One tip I was given is if you step the original panel rather than the patch any water running down the inside of the panel will run off the joint rather than into it
There are some pic's in my gallery that may give you some ideas
I spot welded my joints but if I did it again I would use body adhesive for any non structural parts (less potential for future rust)
One tip I was given is if you step the original panel rather than the patch any water running down the inside of the panel will run off the joint rather than into it
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In the states, they call that tool, a flange tool.
Available at northern tool. Search this forum for the panel adhesive thread. Its all there.
And then look at Steve_B gallery.
zanny
Available at northern tool. Search this forum for the panel adhesive thread. Its all there.
And then look at Steve_B gallery.
zanny
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Thanks Zanny,
There are a few old Ford trucks over here that have been imported but you dont see them everyday and it certainly gets attention wherever I take it. Hopefully it will be back on the road next summer.
The problem with hidden galleries has been fixed you should be able to see it now.
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There are a few old Ford trucks over here that have been imported but you dont see them everyday and it certainly gets attention wherever I take it. Hopefully it will be back on the road next summer.
The problem with hidden galleries has been fixed you should be able to see it now.
Stephen