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| | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 | I am needing to replace sections of the windlace channel (not the rubber seal) and was wondering if there were any preferred methods. I was thinking of drilling holes in the center of the channel then spot welding. I am concerned about laying down to much weld then having to try and grind down in the channel creating a bigger mess. Anyone have some tips or another method?
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Eric
1950 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton 3100
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,864 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,864 | Eric - Here is a not to old thread on your topic that I think will give you good info on how to accomplish this without too much mess. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,065 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: 11,065 | Eric, that's basically the way I installed sections of windlace channel. Drill some ~3/16" holes, then line up the mig gun with the hole and pull the trigger for a few seconds. I did have to grind down a little excess weld. I used a 3" cutoff wheel to accomplish that, managing to stay between the lines so to speak.
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: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 | Thanks Gdads51, I did some searching windlace retainer install last night but all the hits I opened were for the seal installation. This is exactly what I need. Eric, that's basically the way I installed sections of windlace channel. Drill some ~3/16" holes, then line up the mig gun with the hole and pull the trigger for a few seconds. I did have to grind down a little excess weld. I used a 3" cutoff wheel to accomplish that, managing to stay between the lines so to speak. Thanks Klhansen, I don't have a whole lot to replace so hopefully won't have to deal with too many bugger welds. I think the hardest part will be me being able to see down in the channel. My eyes aren't what they used to be. Thanks again everyone
1950 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton 3100
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