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Old 11-07-2012, 10:48 PM   #9
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Default Re: 1936 ford body help

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Originally Posted by uncle buck View Post
Bruce, If it were me I would not want to weld anything that is structural on the rotisserie. I think you should fit the subrails and floors to the body while it is still on the frame. I would do my cleanup and finish welds on the rotisserie after doing as much as possible while it is on the frame and also make sure all of the panels such as doors , running boards , fenders etc. fit before removing it from the frame after making the repairs.
Lots of good advice here and in other replies. The body must be locked in position when rust repairs are done. Even then it is imperative that you guard against the welding pulling the body as it cools causing the car to end up with door fit too tight. I have always started with lower cost rusty bodies and there are some lessons learned the hard way that are never forgotten. With good planning and patience you can make a pretty rough car very good but make sure it is supported and braced well.

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