Update::::
I was able to complete the repair to the drivers side "A" pillar last night. It was in worse shape than the passenger side. This time I had to rebuild a portion of the windshield track as well. Not too hard. I will say having a shrinker and stretcher made that job easier.
Here are some pics. Let me know what you think. My welding experience is limited. This job definately gives me the opportunity to get more welding time under my belt...
This is where I started. As you can see the outer lip where the cowl and the inner kick panel weld to is pretty much missing...
A closeup view of the rot in the windshield track
This shows how far back I had to cut the "A" pillar to get to some solid metal. I cut the upper section with a 4 1/2 grinder with a 1/16 cutoff wheel (Because of the brace in the middle), and lower section with the plasma cutter
This is about the best angle I could find for a view to show the new section welded in. I guess I am about as good a photographer as I am a welder huh?
This shows the windshield section repaired. I am holding off the top lip till I get the dash and cowl back in.
That's it for this week. Going camping this weekend with the family. Hope to get back on this next week. Let me know what you think of the work so far.
Steve