rear chasis leg welding

[marc69]

I was checking the underside and found some rot in the rear chasiss legs, it doesn't look bad but once I have stripped the springs, rear exhaust etc to get a better look I'll take a picture.

For metal I have a pegeout 206 wing (I assume too thin) and some 3mm stuff from when I put spreader plates in the xe. Are either of these suitable for repairing the rear chasis leg or do i need a specific thickness of steel?

Thanks

[Iain]

I would have aimed for 1.5mm to maybe 2mm steel to redo the chassis legs, panels will be too thin and 3mm might work but be a bit hefty

[marc69]

Thanks, the 3mm is very difficult to work with, if it is just a wee patch I might use it but if it turns out to be a lot of shaping/welding I will look at 1.5 mm. Thanks for the advice.

[marc69]

Here is the picture. As it is close to the spring support, my intention is to cut out the rot obviously and then put a patch going over either edge of the leg and then along side the spring support. If I can get it slightly under the support ring that would be ideal and then i would have to weld it to the spring suport at that edge.

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af5/69marc/Photo847_zpsg6igbgoa.jpg

[millworm]

I'd use 2mm minimum in that

[marc69]

I'd use 2mm minimum in that


Do you reckon on attempting the 3mm steel then?

[Andy]

2mm would be fine.
3mm is ridiculous.its a nova not a land rover chassis

[BRoadGhost]

Or just use said steel for some turrets

[marc69]

Well I welded it last night and painted it tonight. Not the prettiest weld but I hope it is strong enough to last for many years which is the point.

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af5/69marc/Photo848_zpssoe4qolz.jpg

[meritlover]

good work!

[Timmy]

Looks good I know it's a real pain to weld above your head arms getting trapped and sparks in the hair