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[ger]

Hi All

 

As I'll be doing these shortly once I've got the bulkhead done, I'm after opinions on whether to joggle in door step/jamb panels.

 

As in cut out the marked bits, joggle the lip that's left then attach to the A/B pillers.

 

 

 

Ger

 

[alex-95]

I wouldn't

[spiguy]

I think it is often a personal preference with joggling. My own view is that almost always it is better to do a butt weld, as this avoids having an extra area of overlapping metal which can become a moisture trap and lead to rust. If access to the resulting lap joint is good, then of course you can apply seam sealer to it, and this isn't such a concern. I think some people like joggling as it gives a more robust work area to weld, and should be less likely to warp or blow holes in due to the extra thickness. I have seen it used to good effect when welding in rear quarter panel repair sections, which can be very fiddly and warp prone. In this case the joggling allowed small plug welds to be used to attach the panel, then a slim seam weld applied at the line of the external join. And of course in this case access to the overlap at the rear is good to get seam sealer on it. I personally always just felt that it adds an extra stage of work.

[sonikk4]

Those items would be difficult to joggle and then set in place. I would stick to butt welding but obviously making sure you get a decent penetrative weld.

[FlyingScot]

I used to I started welding 30 years ago as I can make it easier not to blow holes when you are less experienced.
As Carlukemini has written above unless you can seam seal it I could create an extra moisture trap.
I would be butt welding it using clamps and taking your time, with a little grinding back it should be prefect.

FS

[ger]

Thanks for your coments guys, butt welding it is then