Looking good 
I love all the vice grips.
I love all the vice grips.
62 Impala rustoration: We're going to try and save another one
- Thread starter Jim Sullivan
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Thanks James. I can never have too many clamps.
You're right Phil, I should. Finished the front corner.
Thanks James. I can never have too many clamps.
Ain't it amazing how far a weld can pull something?
I've found that a clamp near each spot weld makes a much better joint. The spot welder itself does have a lot of clamping force. And yes to how much a weld bead will warp and/or pull a piece of metal.
It sure is a lot of work Bob, but for me, it's a labor of love! And it's nice to see things come together. I'm really trying to get this floor in in the next couple weeks, before I have to start on air cleaners and another aluminum project I have in the works.It looks like fun from here but I've been there with my 63, it's a LOT of work!
It's the one thing that I hate about welding!!!!! After years of practice they say you can get good at anticipating it and positioning the part a bit off to compensate but I'm not there yet.
I do know that a weld will pull toward itself. (if that helps) 
When I did my 63 I also used that spot welder for the visual dimples it leaves (well, my own welder, not Jims) 
and I guess I'm a bit of a belt and suspenders type of guy but for my own peace of mind, I did a few plug welds here and there. Those spot welds can look good but hard to tell if they are strong. I guess I worry too much??
and I guess I'm a bit of a belt and suspenders type of guy but for my own peace of mind, I did a few plug welds here and there. Those spot welds can look good but hard to tell if they are strong. I guess I worry too much??
I put a few extra welds here and there just incase of a spot weld failure. But I did try and test the spot welds as I was moving along.
One of the restoration guys around here, plug welds every seam grinds them down, then uses the spot welder to give the factory spot weld look.
Just bent up the outer rocker patch, internal support and an inner rocker piece
Then I had to help Sue glue more pieces on her buck bird house.
Then I had to help Sue glue more pieces on her buck bird house.
I only briefly work on Sundays and only after all the honey do items are completed.Working on Sunday Jim??
Thanks hendrik, we've all got something we love to do, my passion is metal working. Lots of talented people on this site!