barn find...1970 Datsun 240z

[upbeatppl]

One of our main concern when we bought the car...The Battery Holder!

Here are some of our working progress on the holder.

-We mark around the rust spot so we can made a precise cut and measurement.

-Cutting out the rust one wasn't as much pain as cutting out the donor car

-After debating if we should use our welding skill or not . My friend came up with a brilliant idea...rivet the battery holder!

-After cutting I than compare both...wow what a different!

-We than rivet the holder into place with million of rivets hahaha just to be safe

-Put Por 15 over the holder just in case it rust again...and yes this time i bought the acid catcher/holder

Edited April 4, 2011 by upbeatppl

[tlorber]

As a general rule, I'd say that for a unibody car welding is a much stronger solution than riveting. You can still lap weld around perimeter of the patch piece. It will also look better when you are finished if you weld and grind rather than having rivets everywhere.

[5thhorsemann]

careful with the rust remover, you don't want the car to disappear.

rotflmao!!!!!!!

[5thhorsemann]

As a general rule, I'd say that for a unibody car welding is a much stronger solution than riveting. You can still lap weld around perimeter of the patch piece. It will also look better when you are finished if you weld and grind rather than having rivets everywhere.

You definetly need to weld that patch in on both sides, the first pool of water will soak the sandwich area and you will be right back where you started in no time. And find an instructional video for welding, and a real welder. A really worth while investment.

[nismopunch]

nice work so far? if you dont mind me asking which pick n pull did you go to that let you cut the battery tray out? all the pick n pulls around here wont let me in with a wireless sawzall :pirate: