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ModelAJim · 08-31-2021, 09:26 PM

Hello

Does anyone know how this part was originally attached? I have new lower patches with compound curve but just realized the lowers are toast. So before I cut I'd like to have a better idea if they were riveted or spot welded before I open it up? The originals seems to have small holes along the top edge. The repros don't.

Thanks!

Oldbluoval · 09-01-2021, 05:14 AM

Both ….two rivets, each end and spot welded about 6 times

ModelAJim · 09-01-2021, 07:49 AM

Thank you!
Jim

Flathead · 09-01-2021, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

Both ….two rivets, each end and spot welded about 6 times

Yeah Ford was sneaky, they use some rivets for misdirection then spot weld the seam when you aren't looking.

Oldbluoval · 09-01-2021, 12:30 PM

They’re more fun putting in than taking out!
If you’re replacing the the old ones were likely rusted out. That doesn’t make finding the spots all that easy. I usually just air chisel and go from there

ModelAJim · 09-01-2021, 01:02 PM

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Okay that's good advice thank you! I should have them Friday maybe open it up and start picking around over the weekend and try and get them off. Maybe if I sand on what's left maybe I can see any dimples where they may have been spot welded. We'll see

09-01-2021, 05:14 AM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Replacing inner cowl panel on 30-31 Both ….two rivets, each end and spot welded about 6 times

09-01-2021, 07:49 AM	#3
ModelAJim Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 63	Re: Replacing inner cowl panel on 30-31 Thank you! Jim

09-01-2021, 12:30 PM	#5
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Replacing inner cowl panel on 30-31 They’re more fun putting in than taking out! If you’re replacing the the old ones were likely rusted out. That doesn’t make finding the spots all that easy. I usually just air chisel and go from there

09-01-2021, 01:02 PM	#6
ModelAJim Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 63	Re: Replacing inner cowl panel on 30-31 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Okay that's good advice thank you! I should have them Friday maybe open it up and start picking around over the weekend and try and get them off. Maybe if I sand on what's left maybe I can see any dimples where they may have been spot welded. We'll see