Thread: Need tips for installing wheel tubs

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Ok Pat thanks; I'm gonna completely remove the old wheel wells then.
Kurt

Originally Posted by vara4

Ok Pat thanks; I'm gonna completely remove the old wheel wells then.
Kurt

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On mine, I decided that I wanted to butt Weld them in, so I put them where I wanted them, then I drilled a couple of holes and Cleco'd them on (you can use sheet metal screws). Then, I used a cutoff wheel and made a cut so that my Air Hacksaw would have a place to start cutting, and I angled the blade so that it would be as narrow as possible. After the cutting was done, I simply pulled the Cleco's out and let the old Tub fall out, and the new Tub was in the correct position to tack in. After that, I used a Seam Sealer-I assume they are Steel Tubs?

As for warping treat it like you would an exterior panel-skip around on your spot welds (nice, hot tack welds/Mig), and let them cool-keep your patience, and it will keep warpage to a minimum-some guys (like me) are impatient and use compressed air to cool the weld

I think it all depends on if you are going to butt weld or flange it-I just don't like to flange becuase I am concerned about moisture getting in behind the weld and rusting-