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Floor patch panel
Guys, hope all is fine.
I've got these rusty floor pans to deal with. A similar situation i found is described at: http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showt...ht=floor+patch Also this method requires no power tools, which I do not have, so that is a plus. I gave it a try with some results yesterday using some 1mm leftovers I had laying around and I intend to proceed to shaping larger patches. Is this a good approach to the problem or would you do it some other way? Thanks IMG_20170318_201517.jpg IMG_20170318_191322.jpg IMG_20170318_171229.jpg IMG_20170322_234738.jpg IMG_20170322_234617.jpg
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Rui Last edited by Steve Hamilton; 03-23-2017 at 07:58 AM. |
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Yes, you are making a good start. Work small in the beginning as it helps you to learn the metal. Then as your confidence and results improve, you can take bigger bites of the job. (sometimes it helps to make notes of your methods and results, to review later. This review of your efforts helps refine your approach decisions, going forward.)
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If you fit some thicker sheet metal with a shape matching cutout over the top of the wooden form you can crispen up the edges a lot more. Cutting it out of plate the same thickness as the depth you need would be even better. Tacking some flat bar the right thickness onto a piece of plate or bench works well if that is all you have or can get.
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Thank you for your input and sorry for my lack of feed back.
In fact only now did I came back here to clear some doubts and hadnt noticed your replies. I have now dissassembled the whole interior, cleaned rust out, defined what has to go and what stays and made the first pattern this morning. Sorry for the poor cellphone pics. I'm gonna go out to get me some plywood. Later. IMG_20170504_124529.jpg IMG_20170504_124827.jpg IMG_20170504_124854.jpg IMG_20170504_124655.jpg
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Rui Last edited by Steve Hamilton; 05-04-2017 at 12:43 PM. |
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If you round all the corners you will have less welding distortion when you weld in the panel.
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Some photos for inspiration. A fellow in I believe Thailand hammered out this floor for a VW camper / mini-bus with an absolute minimum tools a few years ago. Most members remember these photos, they are certainly inspiring and proof of what can be done with determination & patience . ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Yup, definitely inspiring.
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Thanks for the tip. Never welded such lenght of sheet but I'll try to lay short beads at a time and let cool to prevent warping.
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