Re: Welding rims and how and can it be done

Posted by Errin OH on May 02, 2006 at 06:35:54 from (198.57.19.126):

In Reply to: Welding rims and how and can it be done posted by old on May 01, 2006 at 21:13:00:

I combine the two sugestions below with slight modifications.

First, you didn't say but, if there is a disk (hole mounts in the rim) I wouldn't cut it. Just cut the where the tire mounts. If needed cut the disk away from the part being removed from the good rim. Next I lay out a template (plywood with blocks to fit the rim in it). Mark on it where the cuts need to be. Transfer those marks to both rims (donor and one to be fixed). Doesn't half to be exacly half, just make sure you get a good piece with both sides / sizes. Put square on mark and transfer mark to other side of rim. If you have access to one of those cheap laser lines it makes marking the inside easy, otherwise make a line as best you can between the two marks. Over cut by about 1/4, 1/2, inch and grid down to the line. Once you get close put the pieces back in the jig and finish fitting. After you have a good dry fit in the jig, while in the jig, tack three or spots. Turn it over in the jig and tack it again. Pick it up role it around and when your happy with it finish weld both cuts and center disk if needed.

Sounds like a lot of work but it goes fairly quick. Just make sure you have good metal where you weld them back together. I did a ford rim once that looked good but every time I hit it with the welder in blow out another thin spot. Ended up tossing the whole mess after couple hours of screwing with it.

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