A and B pillar unibody crack repair

[vetteboy]

so far so no mo cracks

Except for that lil guy by the rear bumptop. :helpme:

 

[XJLI]

and the one on the weld between the side and bottom braces at the steering box.

 

[ktm racer 419]

Except for that lil guy by the rear bumptop. :helpme:

and the one on the weld between the side and bottom braces at the steering box.

those dont count

 

[5-90]

Prior to reinforcement, any cracks should be "stop-drilled) (drill about a 1/16" hole, centred on the end of the crack. A centre punch is advisable) and plug-welded. Simply welding up the crack will not be much help, since the crack can continue. (This same technique is used for welding up cracks in castings - like the cylinder head or block deck.)

If there are any creases in the metal after it's repaired, I'd suggest stop-drilling the ends of the crease (it's a stress riser) and welding, then reinforcing behind it if you are so inclined.

(As far as this "being accidentally moved to the wrong place" - it isn't. Is this not bodywork?)

 

[ktm racer 419]

Prior to reinforcement, any cracks should be "stop-drilled) (drill about a 1/16" hole, centred on the end of the crack. A centre punch is advisable) and plug-welded. Simply welding up the crack will not be much help, since the crack can continue. (This same technique is used for welding up cracks in castings - like the cylinder head or block deck.)

If there are any creases in the metal after it's repaired, I'd suggest stop-drilling the ends of the crease (it's a stress riser) and welding, then reinforcing behind it if you are so inclined.

(As far as this "being accidentally moved to the wrong place" - it isn't. Is this not bodywork?)

i stop drilled them and made some strips of 16 guage with plenty of holes for plug welding and plated over the cracks with that

i'll get some pics eventually

 

[REVROK]

i stop drilled them and made some strips of 16 guage with plenty of holes for plug welding and plated over the cracks with that

i'll get some pics eventually

Naw forget the pics, it'll ruin the whole bandaid and neosporin thingy. :gee:

 

[ktm racer 419]

made some strips of 16 guage, drilled some holes . welded a little at a time and bent the strip around the curves of the body.

thats the worst crack by the a pillar "repaired" had to do it in a few other places too.

did that jazz. made some half doors, welded them shut. been wheeling it since june.

 

[Dundy]

I can see the pixels...

 

[ktm racer 419]

im too lazy to upload the original pic. so i used the chopped pic

 

[foxwar71]

I can see the pixels...

At least the tires are real :thumbup: