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| | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 9 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 9 | Good morning! I am restoring a '40 chevy 1/2 ton. It appears that part of the body that is on either side of the radiator core support is spot welded to the support. Is this accurate? Can I use a spot weld cutter to separate the pieces even though the core support is much heavier gauge steel?
Thanks in advance for any info. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 | Yes, you can use a spot weld cutter to separate the pieces. Cut thru the thinner metal. I'm assuming you're trying to replace the body panels with new, since you're talking about removing them from the core support. If you'd like advice about repair (maybe weld to good metal on those panels in lieu of cutting them off), post some pictures of what you're dealing with. I'm sure that someone will help out.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Agree with Kevin....what is the reason for separating these components? Is it absolutely necessary?
As he says, the answer is yes the way you describe. I can't see the situation but you would drill out the spot on the thinnest piece.
Some good well lighted pix would be great.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | I have some pics of my 40 when it was apart Are you talking inner fenders or ? Email me. [email protected] | | |
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