Rust...

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Matt
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Rust...

Post by Matt » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:14 pm

I have another question for you guys, this is the only bit of rust on my sj and it's starting to bug me, I don't really want it to get any worse!

I need some ideas from you guys on how to sort it :er:

Thanks in advance
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1987 - Suzuki sj410q
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats


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Re: Rust...

Post by Jordi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:43 pm

1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Rust...

Post by Matt » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:04 pm

Thanks jordi It runs a cross all three panels and is mainly on the bulkhead so I thought it would look a bit messy to cut it out and replace it? I'd like it to look as neat as possible but I'm no master fabricator? :weld:
1987 - Suzuki sj410q
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats


http://www.youtube.com/user/Matt270498

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Re: Rust...

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:19 pm

If you can't weld, try cutting away all the dead metal, slap loads of rust killer on the exposed clean metal and paint over it. Then use fibreglass (it's strong) to patch up the hole you now have. Finish it off with filler and the job's a good 'un.
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Re: Rust...

Post by Matt » Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:31 pm

I've never welded an sj body before but done other welding on thicker metal, would it be worth a practice on some thin off cuts?
1987 - Suzuki sj410q
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats


http://www.youtube.com/user/Matt270498

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Re: Rust...

Post by shredder » Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:43 pm

yes always worth a practice thin stuff Is a whole other ball game need to take it easy to avoid blowing holes in it, but with care i've even repaired bodywork with an arc welder lol

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Re: Rust...

Post by twiss » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:30 pm

I'd never really welded until a couple of years ago and Ive managed this recently.
If I wasn't quite as lazy and crippled I would probably have it done by now ;)

Im by no means a fabricator so Im sure if you've done some proper welding before you can do better ;)

edit - yes there are some holes in it still lol
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Re: Rust...

Post by Jordi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:37 pm

I'm no welder / fabricator. Filler and paint hide a multitude of sins.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Rust...

Post by ScottieJ » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:42 pm

Trick with Sj bodywork is to use the mig on the lowest possible setting with 0.6mm wire and tack tack tack allowing plenty of time to cool between welds, taking it slow is essential as it's really easy to blow through and to warp SJ panels with too much heat.

Careful prep also helps, don't use something that will remove any steel thickness while cleaning the paint off, fine grade flap disc, brass wire brush wheel or poly abrasive discs are my preferred choice.

Then take your time to make all the repair panels fit as well as possible, I like to butt weld all my repairs in, the closer the fit the less likely you are to blow through.
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Re: Rust...

Post by mike harris » Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:31 am

Il cut a corner of the next Suzuki I strip, then you can put the whole corner on, remind me in a week or two.

Mike

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