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I'm replaceing this piece of sheetmetal. I noticed there are a number of spotwelds from the pan to the frame. The new piece I have has no holes in it. I was wondering if I should drill out holes in the new piece in the same positions as the spot welds and just plug weld?
Any other suggestions in replacing this piece?
Steve L
73 coupe since new
Steve L
73 coupe since new
Capital Corvette Club
Ottawa, Canada
Re: C3: Number 1 Xmember belly pan replacement hin
Thats a bummer. I make the tool for pulling the dent from the underside of the of the front crossmember. But, it won't help you with rust. I know what you are talking about with the holes. Going from my memory.....the bottom pan was tack welded in place in several locations but I seem to recall the holes in the pan also and it was stick welded in those areas. Unless you have a giant pinch welder, I would try to similate the electric welds. Not too tough to do. Good luck, Terry
Re: C3: Number 1 Xmember belly pan replacement hin
Thats a bummer. I make the tool for pulling the dent from the underside of the of the front crossmember. But, it won't help you with rust. I know what you are talking about with the holes. Going from my memory.....the bottom pan was tack welded in place in several locations but I seem to recall the holes in the pan also and it was stick welded in those areas. Unless you have a giant pinch welder, I would try to similate the electric welds. Not too tough to do. Good luck, Terry
Re: C3: Number 1 Xmember belly pan replacement hin
I read your post again. I would do as you say, drill and plug weld it in place. Clamp it down with vise grips and C-clamps then attack it with a wire feed. Should look real nice. Terry
Re: C3: Number 1 Xmember belly pan replacement hin
I read your post again. I would do as you say, drill and plug weld it in place. Clamp it down with vise grips and C-clamps then attack it with a wire feed. Should look real nice. Terry
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