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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Backseat sheetmetal replacement
I have cut my backseat out due to rust. The replacement panels for this area of the car are not currently being made by anyone and finding a donor for this section is not likely in this area.
The panels I have cut and fit are 18-20 gauge galvanized. I hesitant to weld this stuff becuase I think this area is too confined to be burning galvanized metal in. I can pull them out of the car and weld them at the seams, no problem. I just dont want be breathing the fumes from this stuff in the confines of the car. Would it be a bad idea to rivet these panels in place instead of welding them? I know this area is supposed to be non structural. The rivets would be easy to drill out in the future when/if the replacement panels are available. The whole area is also going to be covered in carpet.   
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12-08-2003, 08:02 AM
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How about just using a fan to blow the fumes out of the car. I imagine any box fan would solve that problem.
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12-08-2003, 08:04 AM
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I had mine welded in place. The welder used a fan and had no problem. He fabricated it out of galvanized steel (18 guage). Good luck, David
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12-08-2003, 08:11 AM
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Careful your fan isn't too strong you don't want to blow away your gas shielding while you weld. Assuming you going to use a mig of course. Good luck, Sam
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12-08-2003, 08:17 AM
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I think it does have some structural use. They used to bond and rivet race cars. What about that?? Glue and rivet? It will play hell on your resale but I think it would work. and You could remove it for access - nice. I recently replaced similar panels in my car, I just needed some smaller sections. I bought them from a wreck mail order. I have seen the panels available out of post 76 cars on the board a few times. Might try a WTB add. If its just a hot rod like mine - go for it. I think the flat panels look trick.
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