1940 Ford Dlx Grill. Weld Technique and Metallurgical Content info.

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I have a 40 Dlx Grill, cast centre section, that is cracked half way down. Problem is here in Australia, grills are hard to come by and not many old school welders left that can weld the Die Cast Zinc Alloy.
There was a old guy down Brisbane area but has recently had a heart attack and unfortunately out of the picture.


So what I am asking is.
* What weld techique is used?
* What filler rod or one use old section of an original grill as filler rod?
* My welder says we can use some newer filler rod? yes or no!
* What is the metallurgical content of the Die Cast Zinc Alloy in these grills? if I was to go with some new technology to weld up.


Appreciate comment from the gurus here...