mitch1971
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- Aberdeen, Scotland
Thanks.
Regarding the inner arch it is two pieces with a seam in the centre which was originally spot welded together. If the only rust to the inner section where the shock mount is is to the mounting plate area, just cut out and butt weld in a new reinforcing plate. Regarding the outer section of the inner arch, they rust at the front and rear areas as well and where they join to the outer arch. If the only rust area is the seat belt reinforcement pad then just repair that section. If the others areas are gone then cut out the outer inner arch, delete the middle joining flange and butt weld the inner and outer inner arches together from underneath.
You don't need a expensive mig for welding cars. A euro torch connection is good, I like 0.6mm wire and use 5% co2 argon mix gas. The shock reinforcement plate would be a nice repair to start with.
All the best. We have plenty of rusty cars over here as well.
Regarding the inner arch it is two pieces with a seam in the centre which was originally spot welded together. If the only rust to the inner section where the shock mount is is to the mounting plate area, just cut out and butt weld in a new reinforcing plate. Regarding the outer section of the inner arch, they rust at the front and rear areas as well and where they join to the outer arch. If the only rust area is the seat belt reinforcement pad then just repair that section. If the others areas are gone then cut out the outer inner arch, delete the middle joining flange and butt weld the inner and outer inner arches together from underneath.
You don't need a expensive mig for welding cars. A euro torch connection is good, I like 0.6mm wire and use 5% co2 argon mix gas. The shock reinforcement plate would be a nice repair to start with.
All the best. We have plenty of rusty cars over here as well.