Should these welds make me nervous ?
September 7th, 2016, 09:55 PM
#1
Should these welds make me nervous ?
In the process of aupgrade front disc brakes, thought I'd do a bushing or two while all undressed. Then I notice these two welds. I have the same 72 Cutlass s sitting right next to this one for comparison. My other cars weld although not quality craftsmanship definitely a neater weld. Pics to follow. Question is was the guy hungover in 1972 or was this done by the PO and I have a serious problem. Or possibly just needs to be touched up. Thx
September 8th, 2016, 07:29 AM
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Unfortunately that weld only penetrated the bracket and not the frame. It's looks good on the side but that front edge is bad. Just a bad stick job. Have someone run a bead over that and you'll be fine.
I think that was from the factory. I think we've all seen welds like that on our cars some place. Just a bad day I guess.
I think that was from the factory. I think we've all seen welds like that on our cars some place. Just a bad day I guess.
September 8th, 2016, 07:34 AM
#4
I feel a little better so my frame doesn't appear to be cracked with this horrible tack job hiding a world of sins ? How dangerous if it's not addressed right away. I'm not driving the car more than text hits here and there. Thx
September 8th, 2016, 09:48 AM
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I agree with George, that weld looks original (though I can't say for sure), and seems to have remained intact for for 44 years, so there is nothing inherently dangerous about it.
I ASSume that what I am looking at is a hairline crack or space between the bead of the weld and the frame, running horizontally. You can check its behavior by jacking up the car on either side of the parts in question and seeing whether there is any change in that gap, and if so, how much. My guess would be essentially none.
You could get a better look at its condition by grinding it all smooth and looking at the crack pattern.
At that point you'd be in a good position to run a new bead and be done with it.
Remember, "back in the day," Monday-quality work and Friday-quality work were a real thing.
- Eric
I ASSume that what I am looking at is a hairline crack or space between the bead of the weld and the frame, running horizontally. You can check its behavior by jacking up the car on either side of the parts in question and seeing whether there is any change in that gap, and if so, how much. My guess would be essentially none.
You could get a better look at its condition by grinding it all smooth and looking at the crack pattern.
At that point you'd be in a good position to run a new bead and be done with it.
Remember, "back in the day," Monday-quality work and Friday-quality work were a real thing.
- Eric
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