[59plymouth] repairing pot metal

["Dan Morton" <morton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> > > > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:36 PM

> > > > To: morton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

> > > > Subject: Re: Muggy Weld Question

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > actually 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@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> > Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 2:49 AM

> > To: Dan Morton

> > Subject: RE: Muggy Weld Question

> >

> > > Thanks -- 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- 1077

> >

> > Mike

> >

> 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