<VV> welding in new door pillar support

Bob Gilbert bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca
Fri Dec 5 14:43:15 EST 2008


My originally rust-ridden 66 convertible (from Montreal) had the same
problem and it was fixed with custom pieces welded in - looks as good as new
but well beyond my own capabilities.

Bob


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Sent: December-05-08 9:28 AM
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Subject: <VV> welding in new door pillar support

I have a LM convertible. The drivers door bottom hinge/pillar area requires
some repair. There is concern that there may be too much gone away to fill
in. Please do not snicker, I think she can be saved, it just how and what is
the safest yield to repair. There is also a stress crack around the bottom
hinge base plate, can this be welded shut again and grinded down? Obviously,
door alignment plays a crucial role here, we are aware of that. But is the
type of repair common to Vair restoration, or I am to believe it may be more
terminal than I know.
Before purchasing said vehicle, I did the "door open - bouncy" test as
described in the Corvair Basics book for LM convertible pre-sale estimation
and it passed in my opinion.
Can a section of this area be grafted in from a donor car? Or is it better
to weld in new pieces of steel stock to bridge the gap?
Are there structural differences in this area between LM coupes,
convertibles or four doors?
-chris mann
69 convertible

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