Author Topic: Door crunch / spot welder -- went well! (Read 724 times)

LugNut · « **on:** August 10, 2006 - 04:27:31 PM »

Every once in a while, there's a better-than expected bodywork day!

While waiting for a tool to arrive, I attacked a crunched door on my Cuda this morning. This was the first time I've used a stud welder, and it's a wonderful tool for pulling dents! I've posted pics and details on my webpage:

http://www.networksplus.net/standingwater/wantlist.htm

LugNut

EvilTwinATX · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2006 - 05:04:28 PM »

looks god congrats... you pics should be bigger though!

360 'CUDA · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2006 - 05:10:47 PM »

I don't know how I lived without mine. I use it for everything. Even dings on longitudinals
I do hate those little holes it sometimes leaves but it's better then drilling for the old style slide hammer

You can use the same tool for welding on those little trim studs like the kind that holds the chrome on top of the 'CUDA doors

LugNut · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2006 - 05:15:09 PM »

"You can use the same tool for welding on those little trim studs like the kind that holds the chrome on top of the 'CUDA doors"

Intersting! I need some around the front and rear windows to hold the chrome clips on, and also for the rocker moldings. What do you use for the studs?

Thanks,

LugNut

360 'CUDA · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2006 - 09:09:40 PM »

I have to check what brand mine is but I know I can get them from the maker of the welder