Thread: Starting New Build-39 Chevy Master Deluxe

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Old sheet metal can drive you nuts! I've made more holes in the truck then I've plugged. The gas helps cool it down, but it seems a very fast on off of the trigger helps the most!

Originally Posted by stovens

Old sheet metal can drive you nuts! I've made more holes in the truck then I've plugged. The gas helps cool it down, but it seems a very fast on off of the trigger helps the most!

I discovered that if I just wire brush the area and clean real good that I can then "stich" it together. That technique seems to work best for me. But, no question---old sheet metal can make you pull your hair out.

i know what you fellas are talking about--i've been building a little modified body out of a 1920's studebaker and after alot of melted metal
using both gas and mig i've found little spot welds with the mig is the easiest and gives the best result.
i've got a little scratch start tig but have trouble controlling the heat on that with thin metal- i really need to practice more.
i look forward to more pictures and progress!!