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Offline callummk4reed

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Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« on: 27 June 2012, 21:58 »
Hey guy does anyone have any info on welding up the rust hole I have at the bottom of the A pillar just anjove the top hinge iv heard theres like 5 layers and is a challenge to the best of welders, even so cant really have my car off the road as I need it to get to work and back any info most appreciated

TA!  Callum
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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #1 on: 27 June 2012, 22:48 »
Easy with the wing off! be prepared that it may be the start of something big! :lipsrsealed:

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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #2 on: 28 June 2012, 06:04 »
Well better get it done sharpish then my hole is bigger than that (no pun intended) theres nothin a few patches of weld and some filler cant solve  :laugh:
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Offline dan_apps

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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2012, 22:35 »
Yikes! Hideous job that must be.
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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #4 on: 03 July 2012, 09:31 »
Ye cant wait got a welder now gonna tackle it today wish me luck
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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #5 on: 03 July 2012, 20:53 »
My drain hole had rusted through, I had to cut a piece out of another car and weld in...



Turned out ok though!

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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #6 on: 03 July 2012, 23:41 »
Quote from: tomp on 03 July 2012, 20:53
My drain hole had rusted through, I had to cut a piece out of another car and weld in...



Turned out ok though!



Nice bit of "letting in"  :cool: 
On the pillar of the car in my pic, I was able to run the weld down the right hand side of the pipe exit recess, that was easily shaped with a belt sander, and a minimum amount of filler... Intricate work, but satisfying when you get it right! :nerd:

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Re: Mk2 golf A pillar welding
« Reply #7 on: 05 July 2012, 13:31 »
Never heard the term "letting in" before, but cheers!  :cool:
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