Bumperette Repair

[M-37Bruce]

My Driver's side Bumperette was torn, I'm guessing from pulling stumps in another life (not mine) I almost replaced it. I have gotten a handle on the welding, figured I could do it after my last foray in Weldorville. (Slave Cable panel repair)

Turned out OK, I ground out the tear in a "v" shape, used a 6013 stick, tap, tap started a puddle, it worked like a charm. I used a copper heat sink (sp) as a sort of dam to stop the puddle from thru the tear.
I then ground down the inside & outside.

 

[Orionspath]

Real nice job Bruce! I hope my bumper turns out half as nice....
I have to do the same on my '88. Cousin was backing up am M105 trailer and jack knifed it applying pressure to the Right Rear Bumper. Split right down the left elevation. He being a sculpter advised he could weld it with a nickle stick. I said, why don't we just tak the one off your '69? He said the paint wouldn't match! Ha! I figured it would be okay, besides, might give me the opportunity to stick and puddle jump! I'll post some pics once we get started.

 

[M-37Bruce]

Nickle stick, silver solder same-same? I was going to do it that way, but I couldn't find the rose bud.

 

[Carter]

Good job Bruce, a little primer, some OD and back in business. Thanks for the pix.

 

[Greensteel37]

Fine work, Bruce!

 

[M-37Bruce]

Here's a pic after bead blasting.

 

[Carter]

Good work Bruce.

 

[zak]

I see a leather welder's apron in addition to the white one, in your future!

 

[gimpyrobb]

No, nickle stick and silver solder are not the same.

 

[M-37Bruce]

I see a leather welder's apron in addition to the white one, in your future!

Hey Larry,
I have a welders blanket so far, I have many spent white aprons that go in the dust bin when I'm through with 'em. I guess the apron is a natural progression?

Hey gimpyrobb,
I would never jump out of a perfectly airplane, and subs, hah, I'm a boat person!
I just got my materials mixed/fluxered, I guess & I would gotten a tutorial first?