Roger, I’m copying the mailing list (and forum) on my reply to you, I’d like to see what other people think about this process:
Have you made any inquiries about the vent window..you are probably looking
for a replacement. I am gonna have to find a way to weld mine…if I had
saved one of the parts cars vent frames, I could take it to a welder and see
what he advises…now i will have to actually remove my existing frame and
travel around with that…ugh
I found something on the web about “Muggy Weld” which is supposed to work well with pot metal. I wrote their bulletin board and corresponded with them about it. Here’s the thread…
name: Dan Morton
questions: Can you recommend a welder in the South Jersey region who
uses your process? I need a classic car vent window frame soldered,
and it’s pot metal…-----Original Message-----
From: Muggy Weld [mailto:> mike@muggyweld.com> ]
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:36 PM
To: > morton@rad.upenn.edu
Subject: Re: Muggy Weld Questionactually we sell the rods to do it yourself. you can purchase them
online and take them to any welder to make the repair.-----Original Message-----
From: Muggy Weld [mailto:> mike@muggyweld.com> ]
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 2:49 AM
To: Dan Morton
Subject: RE: Muggy Weld QuestionThanks – but, that didn’t answer my question. Your videos indicate
temperature’s important (half pot metal melting temperature), and “any
welder” would be likely to say, as you note, “pot metal can’t be welded”.I’m looking for a reference, someone who’s bought and used your products
professionally.Got one?
Dan
Hi Dan:
Not in your area, the closest plating co. is Annopolis MD.(410) 573- 1077Mike
Mike,
That’s not too far – I’ll give the guy a call, and see if he’ll consider
taking the part, thanks.A question: My frame is for a driver. I know that high temps can ruin a
chrome plate; will the temp. used for a muggy weld ruin this piece,
requiring a replate? I’m pretty sure that both breaks can be soldered on
the non-plate side.Dan
Dan:
you should be able to repair without any problem.
Mike
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