access to weld car body

[Grumpy]

This topic may have been covered in the past - apologies if it has. Question - I am going to start welding the underside of my 52 coupe (floor boards, braces and inner rocker replacements). I was planning on getting some car ramps from harbor freight under each tire and then placing jack stands at the four corners of the frame - paranoia of being crushed to death. Without spending thousands on a lift, is there any way to get the car up a little higher? seems like car ramps aren't very tall. I would like to have as much room under there as possible! Also (additional question) for anyone who has ever welding in odd positions (looking up) as I will be doing, any safety tips?

Thanks!

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/welding-sheet-metal-repairs.4232/

https://www.accessiblesystems.com/bul/4ke/4ked01.php
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/under-car-safety.26/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/floor-pan-replacement.10917/#post-47897

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/welding-in-new-floor-pan.10735/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/welding-auto-sheet-metal.4604/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...eresting-tool-for-auto-body-panel-work.12571/

thats one great reason , on an endless list of reasons to own,
and know how to use a a decent quality MIG or TIG welder,
I don,t see how anyone in this hobby can function,
without a decent welder , drill press and a decent tool chest
I know from experience how difficult those auto car floor and body metal type of repairs can be!
you need to think things through and remember you don,t want to risk causing the car or the person welding harm.
what gauge metal is the existing floor pan and what gauge is the replacement floor panel?
what type welder, (mig, TIG, brand and model,)
what gauge wire and amps?
what shield gas was used ,(all those factors WILL effect the quality of the welds)
or is that flux core welder work? (that never produces near the same quality welds)
that does not necessarily mean the flux core welder should not be used,
but there are CLEAR advantages to a properly used MIG or TIG.

BTW anyone considering similar work, its a good idea, to very carefully clean and degrease areas to be welded, (never use galvanized sheet metal the fumes are dangerous in confined areas,)
to have a CO2 fire extinguisher in arms reach,
and to remove most major electronic equipment, from the car, don,t just disconnect it, (that won,t keep it safe in all cases) and disconnecting the battery connections,
before all welding is done, electronics are easily damaged by welding done within a few yards.


we have a whole welding section
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?forums/welding-tips-and-welders.60/

http://www.htpweld.com/products/tig_welders/tig201.html

https://www.eastwood.com/welders/mig-welders.html

https://store.cyberweld.com/millerw...MI5IS68_L23QIVHbjACh3lSA4REAAYASAAEgI64_D_BwE

https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/equipment/Pages/welders.aspx

https://www.weldersupply.com/C/42/TigMachines

 

[NOT A TA]

Cribs work well if you don't have a rotisserie or lift handy. This Camaro got it's entire underside stripped, new floor pan sections, rocker repairs, etc. done while on the cribs in the pic.

 

[GLHS60]

Ubibody F100, don't see them much any more.

Thanks
Randy

 

[chromebumpers]

I don't get why this title speaks of a 52 coupe but the pictures are of a 62 F100?

 

[chromebumpers]

Ubibody F100, don't see them much any more.

Thanks
Randy

I seen these unibody pickups many times in old junk yards and they always sink down in the middle. There was a shop down town that had one balanced on its centerline with jack stands adjusted just an inch or so lower on both ends to catch it just in case. They kept it balanced for weeks until it straightened out and they welded better supports. I always wondered how this occurred when the cab and bed were together?

 

[Grumpy]