Jasorono
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
Hi guys, I'm just looking for some advice. I know that there are a lot of threads on this forum regarding floor repair, and they all contain very useful information, but I had a question concerning the welding aspect of this job.
From looking at the underside of my XJ, I will need some fairly major work, especially on the driver's side. Last time I checked, I had a hole almost the size of a football. So I will be getting some sheet metal and welding that in.
Now, I do not own a welder, but have a welder friend that owns a flux mig welder that he is willing to lend me. Would this do a good job? I've checked the tool renting places in my area and they only have arc welders, which I know is not the way to go on small gauge steel.
Another question is, should I be using 16 or 18 gauge? What is the original gauge on the floor pans, and would 18 be durable enough? I have read the other threads, and some mention they regret using 16 because it's not easy to shape it.
Thank you for any response or feedback you can provide.
From looking at the underside of my XJ, I will need some fairly major work, especially on the driver's side. Last time I checked, I had a hole almost the size of a football. So I will be getting some sheet metal and welding that in.
Now, I do not own a welder, but have a welder friend that owns a flux mig welder that he is willing to lend me. Would this do a good job? I've checked the tool renting places in my area and they only have arc welders, which I know is not the way to go on small gauge steel.
Another question is, should I be using 16 or 18 gauge? What is the original gauge on the floor pans, and would 18 be durable enough? I have read the other threads, and some mention they regret using 16 because it's not easy to shape it.
Thank you for any response or feedback you can provide.