1948 GMC - Cab - Page 15


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		After grinding and sanding the welds smooth, the side panel is screwed back in place along with the upper cowl for another test fit.
		Different angle.
		After any final adjustments are made, the parts are marked for weld locations and then taken off.
		After removing the panels, the areas to be welded were sanded down. Using a pneumatic punch, holes were punched every two inches with one on each end and in corners. All bear metal was sprayed with weld-thru primer, screwed back in place and than clamed where needed. (14 vise-grips and still needed a few more)
		With the welds here I experimented on how these 'rosette' welds should be done. At first I would start at one side of the punch and work around and then to the center in a spiral pattern. Then would try one working from the top and move side to side working my way to the bottom. With another, from bottom to top. Even tried a few where I would stay in the center and wait till the punch was full. With each one, I got a different response. The one I like the best was working around the outside and spiraling into the center. This weld was less likely to leave any pin holes and left less grinding.
		Another photo before grinding the welds down.
		Another photo before grinding the welds down.

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