Howlor
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 11:20 AM |
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Type 2 Camper Resto - Welding Panels
Hi Guys,
Busy with new project, restoring Type 2 Veedubbleu Camper for my brother.
Need to replace the bottom of the rear quarter and also sills etc.
Question is, in the past I have always butt welded panels together say at the bottom of a quarter with mig. Is it better to use a joggler and over lap
them or will I run in to trouble?
Any other tips on Type 2 bodywork greatly received! The front bumper panel piece that is part of the body and sits behind the bumper needs replacing
but looks a bugger to get off!
Thanks,
Steve
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TimC
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 11:31 AM |
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Probably better asked on The Samba.
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Howlor
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 12:28 PM |
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Cheers Tim, Ihave looked at a few forums but The Samba seems to be the best.
I will have a search.
Thanks,
Steve
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novacaine
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 12:33 PM |
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if the sills are anything like they are on the beetle I feel really sorry for you, horrible, time consuming job 
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but its sinking, Racing around to come up behind you again, the sun is the same in a relative way but
your older, shorter of breath and one day closer to death
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 12:33 PM |
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Cutting so much off will cause the shell to twist and then the doors won't fit. Before you cut anything do what I did (picture in my archive)
and weld tube braces across the door opening and across the inside.
Do each sill first (before anything else), one at a time, then the rear panels. If you can leave a flange from the old sill and weld the new ones to
that, that way you can easily hide the weld.
VW manage to make all the footwell panels on their car and vans terrible to replace and due to them being part of the heating system rotted very
quickly. You may have to cut some good metal away to get access.
Go slowly and be precise.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 12:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by novacaine
if the sills are anything like they are on the beetle I feel really sorry for you, horrible, time consuming job
have you seen my latest bug in my archives? what a heap, though most is replaced now (60% of the shell, including the floor pans) - pic of it below
[Edited on 30/1/08 by Mr Whippy]
 
Rescued attachment oh no.jpg
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Howlor
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 03:19 PM |
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Wooah tin worm! Looks from the archive though that you are getting it sorted. My first car was a 1973 1300 bug, dehandled, raked, etc etc
Pointers are greatly received.
Thanks,
Steve
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NS Dev
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 07:32 PM |
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butt or joggle and plug it, either will work ok.
Just remeber the obvious but often forgotten tip if butting it. Lay the new panel over the old, drill and cleco or rivet them together, then cut
through them both down the line you want to butt weld them on with a panel saw, you then have a perfect joint to weld with no gaps.
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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Howlor
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| posted on 30/1/08 at 09:44 PM |
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Cheers for that tip.
Steve
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