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replacement or repairing the left front inner fender assembly after collision damage,it seems to be a welded structure , could it be completed in home shop with small MiG welder, are there any tricks of the trade to help, the damaged area is at the headlight bucket area, thank you in advance for the help, John
The small mig will work. Use spot weld drill bits to remove parts, about 5/16 bits. Drill holes in any new pieces as close as possible to the origional spot weld holes, then plug weld the pieces on. Be sure the metal is ground to the steel, the galvonized coating needs removed. Don't get carried away with the grinder- keep grinding spots small, about the size of a quarter around the intended weld sites, and around the plug weld holes in the replacement parts. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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