The Ford Barn

metalho · 12-26-2012, 09:53 PM

Just realized these nail holes shouldnt be here. I would have filled these prior to priming but didnt realize it was wrong. Any suggestions on filling? I can remove the top bow but dont want to throw any heat on now.

rollingsculpture · 12-26-2012, 10:17 PM

pc 7 its a 2 part epoxie

Roadster62 · 12-26-2012, 10:28 PM

Piece of copper flashing between the metal and wood for protection, and weld them. TIG is best. Bob

V4F · 12-27-2012, 02:16 PM

it is going to be covered , correct ? jb weld or pop rivets , only you will know .

Tom Wesenberg · 12-27-2012, 02:28 PM

I'm not positive which part is shown, but I think it's the visor and those holes are exposed,.........right?

If so, I'd weld them shut and grind them smooth. After all, you only have primer on it now, right?

metalho · 12-27-2012, 02:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I'm not positive which part is shown, but I think it's the visor and those holes are exposed,.........right?

If so, I'd weld them shut and grind them smooth. After all, you only have primer on it now, right?

Yup, just primer. Im doin er up right tonight. No short cuts so far, best not start now. Thanks for keepin my head in the right direction guys. Oh Tom, its the top bow, thanks again

Bob C · 12-27-2012, 04:06 PM

Tom, I think it's the back of the cab.

Bob

glenn in camino · 12-27-2012, 08:48 PM

I once filled some holes in a customer's car by denting them slightly, threading them and filling them with allen screws and locktight. I then ground the allen screws down and filled the small dents with JB Weld. Worked great.

Jim Boehmke · 12-27-2012, 09:58 PM

A very easy permanent cover would be to cut some small patches. Use some thin copper about .010" to .020" thick and solder a "cover over each hole using a 150 to 300 watt soldering iron.

Mikeinnj · 12-28-2012, 12:39 AM

What holes ? Photo is unclear as to showing any holes. Holes in the metal ? Holes in the wood? Some answers suggest epoxy,solder, copper patches, screws, rivets,JB weld, Locktight ???? A very confusing question, unclear photo and multiple confusing answers.

Roger V · 12-28-2012, 10:12 PM

Mikeinnj is right about this post being confusing. Better pics and description would eliminate that. I agree with Bob C that it looks like the back of the cab. Also it's not a bow under that sheet metal but the rear header. The holes that metalho is probably talking about are on the outside of the vinyl top material and would show.

visionary · 12-28-2012, 10:24 PM

For filling small holes like that i would use a mig welder just a quick zap will fill ea hole, i usualy back it up using a piece of copper, a scrap piece of 3/4" copper tubing flatened out on one end will work nicely, just make it about a foot long as the heat will chase up it pretty quickly. by backing it up like that ea weld will be done so quickly that you wont have a problem with heat warpage.

Scott

12-26-2012, 10:17 PM	#2
rollingsculpture Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Takoma park md Posts: 271	Re: Need help guys pc 7 its a 2 part epoxie __________________ Rust and roll will never die

12-26-2012, 10:28 PM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Need help guys Piece of copper flashing between the metal and wood for protection, and weld them. TIG is best. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

12-27-2012, 02:16 PM	#4
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Need help guys it is going to be covered , correct ? jb weld or pop rivets , only you will know . __________________ V4f

12-27-2012, 02:28 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Need help guys I'm not positive which part is shown, but I think it's the visor and those holes are exposed,.........right? If so, I'd weld them shut and grind them smooth. After all, you only have primer on it now, right?

12-27-2012, 08:48 PM	#8
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Need help guys I once filled some holes in a customer's car by denting them slightly, threading them and filling them with allen screws and locktight. I then ground the allen screws down and filled the small dents with JB Weld. Worked great.

12-27-2012, 09:58 PM	#9
Jim Boehmke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 344	Re: Need help guys A very easy permanent cover would be to cut some small patches. Use some thin copper about .010" to .020" thick and solder a "cover over each hole using a 150 to 300 watt soldering iron.

12-28-2012, 12:39 AM	#10
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: Need help guys What holes ? Photo is unclear as to showing any holes. Holes in the metal ? Holes in the wood? Some answers suggest epoxy,solder, copper patches, screws, rivets,JB weld, Locktight ???? A very confusing question, unclear photo and multiple confusing answers. Last edited by Mikeinnj; 12-28-2012 at 02:32 PM. Reason: Sp.

12-28-2012, 10:12 PM	#11
Roger V Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,593	Re: Need help guys Mikeinnj is right about this post being confusing. Better pics and description would eliminate that. I agree with Bob C that it looks like the back of the cab. Also it's not a bow under that sheet metal but the rear header. The holes that metalho is probably talking about are on the outside of the vinyl top material and would show.

12-28-2012, 10:24 PM	#12
visionary Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amherst NY Posts: 108	Re: Need help guys For filling small holes like that i would use a mig welder just a quick zap will fill ea hole, i usualy back it up using a piece of copper, a scrap piece of 3/4" copper tubing flatened out on one end will work nicely, just make it about a foot long as the heat will chase up it pretty quickly. by backing it up like that ea weld will be done so quickly that you wont have a problem with heat warpage. Scott