So, you're welding the rockers to the body mounts, no way of removing for fixing, etc.? What's your idea about the seams between the body and rocker.
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Yes I am going to make them permanent. I dont think I will need to repair the sliders being 1/4 steel. There are some drain holes above near the B pillar that I need to figure out how to drain. My original plan would have sealed that area.
RUSH55
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Sweet, thank you. Want to get some steel set aside for that project. Almost the same as what you just did
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I finished off the sliders on Sunday. The steps are done and the ends are capped. I started to work on the mounting logistics. I have a plan and started executing it but did not get far enough to explain it very well. Basically I am cutting the ends of the floor board supports off with the vertical portion of sheet metal. I am using 2 3/16 triangle gussets in their place. This will be welded to the old support below the floor and then directly to the 2x4. The vertical sheet metal will be welded to the inside of the 2x4 except in 3 places. Those will be humped(?) a little leaving a space for moisture to creep out and maybe not offer too much of an access road grime to get in that way. I was also thinking about putting a small access hole in the back wheel well above the slider with a plug. Maybe I can fluid film from time to time thru that.
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A lot of good work going on in the Megadoomer camp. Very stout.
No doubt! And great with the picutres too!
I might have some of Bob's supports that could replace what you have cut out. PM if your interested.
I might have some of Bob's supports that could replace what you have cut out. PM if your interested.
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Got some work in over the weekend. Got the mounting brackets cut and welded to the sliders. I got the passenger side in with most of the welds completed. Still have some cleanups here and there. The brackets are 3/16 and everything on the pig is paper thin. Its my shortcoming for welding. I know, low n slow, but ain't got no time for that. The outer part is even worse with the slider being 1/4.
I still have a gap in the inner rocker wall where I had to remove the support and the bad metal. I will have to piece some sheet in there to close it off. I think I am going to make a piece for the driver side before welding it in. I primed and painted the cavity and the top of the rocker before welding it in.
What do you think is the best for the outer seam? I have it spot welded pretty good. Do I need to finish it off and grind, or a seam sealer or body filler? I'd like a nice radius in there but a little nervous about grinding since the metal is so thin.
I still have a gap in the inner rocker wall where I had to remove the support and the bad metal. I will have to piece some sheet in there to close it off. I think I am going to make a piece for the driver side before welding it in. I primed and painted the cavity and the top of the rocker before welding it in.
What do you think is the best for the outer seam? I have it spot welded pretty good. Do I need to finish it off and grind, or a seam sealer or body filler? I'd like a nice radius in there but a little nervous about grinding since the metal is so thin.
Man, that turned out nice, really nice! I'm no expert in stress and structure, but my OCD would require me to fully weld it in and lightly grind and fill.
Good Job!
Good Job!
I like 3M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer, 58308 for stuff like that.
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I will check that out.
I was feeling that too. Or at least what I imagined before making those 200 spot welds. It is definitely strong. Steve jumped up and down and I didn't see or hear anything.
I've had good luck with both brands.
SEM,
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3M,
RUSH55
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Stitch weld, seam sealer.
I’ve seen them fully welded like that, and they can turn out alright, but it’s unnecessary.
I’ve seen them fully welded like that, and they can turn out alright, but it’s unnecessary.
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
I like the look a lot! Almost like it was Riveted! If you think its strong enough, I would fill in between with flowable silicone so it doesn't deter from the look! 
I fully welded mine, but it was not really needed. I decided to back-cut the front edge of the 2x4 slider...the part that you see inside the front fender. By lopping off the inside corner, you don't see the square end of the slider. It just looks a little less intrusive...and I am OCD too, so take it with a grain of salt.
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Ya it doesn't bother me. I checked for clearance Clarence with the tire and decided to leave it. I might put a little figurine Easter egg there, idk.
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Who’s Clarence?
Clarence is in charge around here, if you don't check with Clarence it's all over.
Hello Clarence...
