dizzle Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 well my engine bent all of the valves the first day i drove it. So since the motor is coming out, I am going to paint my engine bay before the new one goes in. Heres the question: There is about a 1/16" to 1/8" gap from the rails to the body just above the spot welds. Actually all over the F-ing place, All of the sheet metal looks like it was super glued together. Is there anything to be gained structuraly by re-enforcing these seams by addin some welds to the unibody seams? I would think so, but I don't know. I planned on smoothing out the underhood before I paint or anything. The car has barely any rust so the frame rails are fine. Any advice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 There is about a 1/16" to 1/8" gap from the rails to the body just above the spot welds. Actually all over the F-ing place, All of the sheet metal looks like it was super glued together. If that's true, your car was wrecked and repaired - poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzle Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Well I am probably over exadjerating a little... But is there a benifit to strengthening these areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palosfv3 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 How about some pics so we have a better idea of what the concern is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostmonkey Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I would take advantage of the motor being out and throw some skip welds along that seam. It didnt come come stock with any gap there so something has moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzle Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 I will post a pic tonight, b day party last night and my head hurts still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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