Is patch work too ghetto?

[Jhm89]

I recently started a new job at my local U-haul center. As a low salary single father, sleeping on a sofa, in a home with no garage, or concrete driveway. My options are limited for repairing my old 87.

At my shop we have a massive air compressor, full set of air tools and all the goods.

My GM dosent mind us using the tools when we arnt on the clock, and the store is open.. And of course no higher up bosses are in or whatnot.

My truck needs some new sheet metal on rockers, cab corners, and floor boards. The rest is just cosmetic and not very important.

So now to the point, Would it be stupid to use the air drill, and air rivet gun, to patch up some of the spots I'd liked covered? I figure metal, rivets, and sparypaint are cheaper then trying to find somebody I trust enough to weld my beast and whatnot.

I DO of course plan on doing it the right way.. but I just am not at that point.

Thanks guys.. This site is more addicting then www.reddit.com

 

[chengny]

Unless you can't pass inspection, why do the job twice?

Also don't forget to consider the double expense for parts.

If you're not extremely meticulous while installing/removing the "temporary" sheet metal pieces using rivets, they will probably be unusable when you go to make the final installation. You'll have to buy them all over again.


Ever considered buying a welder and give it try yourself. For the price of one batch of patch panels, check Craigslist - you might find a decent used 110 volt MIG welder.

With some practice, it would be all you need. Even if you suck at first (and you'll get better quick), you can always grind your mistakes away. And when you're all done you will still have a welder.

 

[John81287]

Unless you can't pass inspection, why do the job twice?

Also don't forget to consider the double expense for parts.

If you're not extremely meticulous while installing/removing the "temporary" sheet metal pieces using rivets, they will probably be unusable when you go to make the final installation. You'll have to buy them all over again.


Ever considered buying a welder and give it try yourself. For the price of one batch of patch panels, check Craigslist - you might find a decent used 110 volt MIG welder.

With some practice, it would be all you need. Even if you suck at first (and you'll get better quick), you can always grind your mistakes away. And when you're all done you will still have a welder.

I agree 100% i bought a cheap little 110 volt for my body work eventually!

 

[8T6K5]

This site is more addicting then www.reddit.com

I dont know about that......

 

[Jhm89]

Old chevy's are way more entertaining then funny cats and reposts.

I'll look into a used welder. I know how to weld, just have not practiced enough to want to try it on my truck lol.
Thanks guys