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1981 Toyota Pickup Project Grinding Gusset

Checking the fit often, I contoured the gusset with a grinder until the fit was dead-on. I tacked the gusset in place with multiple tack welds and then began to fuse the gusset to the housing with 1- to 2-inch stitches. Welding only a little at a time and allowing generous cool-off time between the welds minimizes warpage
1981 Toyota 4x4 Pickup - The Phoenix Project

Checking the fit often, I contoured the gusset with a grinder until the fit was dead-on. I tacked the gusset in place with multiple tack welds and then began to fuse the gusset to the housing with 1- to 2-inch stitches. Welding only a little at a time and allowing generous cool-off time between the welds minimizes warpage  View Related Article

 

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