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Seabees · 02-15-2021, 07:38 PM

Howdy boys, another question, if I may. What are your experiences with welding up the cracked firewall at the hood rod bracket? Yes, you're correct! It is very close to the gas tank! So, I'm a little queasy about wire feeding a weld that close. What are your thoughts? Would a 1/16" piece of sheet metal be enough to shield the tank safely, between the tank and the firewall? I'm not so sure, but it might. On the other hand, I saw a gas tank at the Portland Swap Meet that looked like a Model A tank, but it was "bulged" out somewhat. Must be some off brand, I thought to myself. Then it hit me! It touched off for some reason. I asked the vendor. Yup. He wasn't sure how, but it did "blow"! I don't think I would want to perform this task, even on a good day. So, what do think? Thanks guys!

02-15-2021, 07:38 PM	#1
Seabees Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 205	Firewall welding Howdy boys, another question, if I may. What are your experiences with welding up the cracked firewall at the hood rod bracket? Yes, you're correct! It is very close to the gas tank! So, I'm a little queasy about wire feeding a weld that close. What are your thoughts? Would a 1/16" piece of sheet metal be enough to shield the tank safely, between the tank and the firewall? I'm not so sure, but it might. On the other hand, I saw a gas tank at the Portland Swap Meet that looked like a Model A tank, but it was "bulged" out somewhat. Must be some off brand, I thought to myself. Then it hit me! It touched off for some reason. I asked the vendor. Yup. He wasn't sure how, but it did "blow"! I don't think I would want to perform this task, even on a good day. So, what do think? Thanks guys!