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my67c20 · 03-21-2020, 11:20 AM

Be sure to get a welder that you can use gas with. I find the .025 wire is the best. Keep the gaps no bigger than the wire you are using. Tack, cool or dolly and repeat. Do not be in a rush to complete the work, or you will have a lot of warping. Odds are once you get into it, you will see more needs to be replaced than originally thought. Don't let that discourage you. As others mentioned, gather panels, add bracing on the inside and let er rip. When grinding welds, avoid excessive heat. Found best way is to use a cutoff wheel and slowly work the welds down, or get a good burr. Also do not forget the eye, hand, nose and ear protection.

03-21-2020, 11:20 AM	#11
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 507	Re: Replace rocker? Be sure to get a welder that you can use gas with. I find the .025 wire is the best. Keep the gaps no bigger than the wire you are using. Tack, cool or dolly and repeat. Do not be in a rush to complete the work, or you will have a lot of warping. Odds are once you get into it, you will see more needs to be replaced than originally thought. Don't let that discourage you. As others mentioned, gather panels, add bracing on the inside and let er rip. When grinding welds, avoid excessive heat. Found best way is to use a cutoff wheel and slowly work the welds down, or get a good burr. Also do not forget the eye, hand, nose and ear protection.