OldBlueDually
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Too bad we don't live closer, I'd be willing to help you out! To expand on what @TotalyHucked stated the welding can do some warping. However, a quick tack, then opposite end of panel another quick tack....basically all over the place jumping around until done would help this to not happen, but takes some time as you gotta let it cool and not over do it.
What I do suggest unless you have a good 220 welder that penetrates well is to use the two part epoxy that's available and as strong as a weld. Look it up, and you should get a flange tool (similar to this one, for making a flange on existing steel for patch panels to sit against https://www.eastwood.com/ew-panel-flanger.html ). Make the crimp, apply epoxy, and clamp accordingly to hold it.
When cured, finish off the bodywork and paint it.
I actually plan to do the above (2 part epoxy) with our 2001 3/4 Suburban rear passenger rockers because I don't want to make extra work for myself with welding, nor start any fires because I'm not ripping out carpet etc. and this way I can also coat the inside of the existing and new rockers to prevent future rust and not worry about burning it off with welding.
What I do suggest unless you have a good 220 welder that penetrates well is to use the two part epoxy that's available and as strong as a weld. Look it up, and you should get a flange tool (similar to this one, for making a flange on existing steel for patch panels to sit against https://www.eastwood.com/ew-panel-flanger.html ). Make the crimp, apply epoxy, and clamp accordingly to hold it.
When cured, finish off the bodywork and paint it.
I actually plan to do the above (2 part epoxy) with our 2001 3/4 Suburban rear passenger rockers because I don't want to make extra work for myself with welding, nor start any fires because I'm not ripping out carpet etc. and this way I can also coat the inside of the existing and new rockers to prevent future rust and not worry about burning it off with welding.
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