Progress Thread Progress Thread kinda stalled- looking to get it back going again!

[2Blue2]

especially being the first time I’m trying something like this.

Its looking good
glad its getting some love
always hard to weld inside the car.

 

[Rdub6]

So here’s my latest attempt at stitch welding some 22g to the piece of the new floor pan that I’m not using. I know I need some more consistent penetration, but my question is.....
If this is what I ended up with around my whole patch, should I be real concerned of the weld cracking?
Thanks for the input guys!

Front

Backside

 

[Rdub6]

Here’s me next attempt. Ran a little hotter. Got my welds a little flatter. Ground down the backside, and I think it looks pretty good!

 

[2Blue2]

I think your headed the right way
maybe make your stitches a little longer
also antisplatter spray can help

 

[02 281 GT]

I'm not an expert and am highly unqualified to advise you, however, I can say I'd be happy with those welds if I had done them. I usually just set the welder at the recommended settings and go from there looking for good penetration.

 

[General karthief]

looking for good penetration.

 

[02 281 GT]

It's all about the penetration, man.

 

[General karthief]

It's all about the penetration, man.

that is sooooooo ct worthy

 

[02 281 GT]

that is sooooooo ct worthy

I like my wife's boobs better, though.

 

[Rdub6]

I'm not an expert and am highly unqualified to advise you, however, I can say I'd be happy with those welds if I had done them. I usually just set the welder at the recommended settings and go from there looking for good penetration.

Thanks! I’m still waiting for my new seat brackets (found them at a place called Raybuck.com for about $25/30 less than LMR) but once I get them, I think I’ll weld them on and give this pan a go!

 

[General karthief]

I like my wife's boobs better, though.

Not your choice
and nobody here cares about your wife 's boobs
well 'cept noobz

 

[2Blue2]

giggle... smirk... you said boobs

 

[Rdub6]

Got some garage time today and welded on my seat brackets. Not the prettiest, but these ain’t going anywhere (plus the seat bolts hold them in place too)

 

[2Blue2]

That was some decent penetration, baby

 

[General karthief]

That was some decent penetration, baby

^^^

 

[Rdub6]

Do I get some rental cookies for allowing comedy time in my thread? Lol

 

[Rdub6]

After reading for so long that this should be my first mod, I decided to save $17, and I ordered my MM subframe connectors from LMR.
I figure this floor pan, and frame connectors, should keep me busy this winter.
We’re getting to the point now where Christmas and New Years will bring me right to the middle of January without much getting done. We’ll see what I can squeeze in.

 

[Rdub6]

Got a little done on the floor repair today. Had to weld in this strip to replace the rusted out piece that the floor pan attaches to. Not pretty, but is solid.

 

[Rdub6]

And as a side note.... if you buy the Harbor Freight welding blanket.... take it outside and give it a good shake before you use it.
I had fiberglass hairs flying all over the car for a while!

 

[Rdub6]

Here’s today’s progress before my bottle ran out. It also reveals my inevitable screw up. In the attempt to keep things simple, I cut it out in straight lines, forgetting that the pan angled in. So now it will rest my fab skills for that small triangle area.