MIG welding newbie - First attempt

[jpsh120]

Thanks for the comments. I thought I would have to clean up the area on the car before welding the new bit in. I decided to go for small "pulse" welds for attaching the bracket as I didn't want to make a mess with continuous welds!

Oh and I have already invested in an auto dimming helmet, much better!

[sierra3dr]

Can't believe that's your first attempt,it's damn good,alot better than my first attempt

[jpsh120]

I welded the bracket back onto the car today, again it's not fantastic but good enough;



It blew threw a couple times on the left due to the original metal being very thin. In fact that repair has already been attempted once before but not very well! I think I will probably have to replace a larger section at some point. Worse I fear than the dodgy metalwork is forgetting to flick my mask down at one point. I realised as I pulled the trigger and shut my eyes but not quite quick enough

Hope the pain isn't too bad

[jpsh120]

So after my first attempt on the simple bracket it was time to tackle the grot in the n/s footwell/sill area. As you can see it was a right mess and took some cleaning back to properly assess the area and repairs required;





I tried to cut out the bad bits without going too far but in some cases had to go a bit further to get back to something resembling good metal;





I made some sections to run along the sill and the floor which I have joined as best I can to make it as strong as possible;





It’s just about finished and with a bit more grinding then seam sealer should look pretty good, at least it is nice and strong!

[TerryG]

Well done, that looks soooooo much better than my attempt.

[jpsh120]

All finished now, coat of rust proof, then seam sealed then painted. Underside will be wax-oyled to complete the job

[rich.]

not bad mate!