welding on a Deuce

[BFR]

I need to weld some brackets to the bed of my deuce. any precautions I should take (disconnect the battery cables etc.)

 

[devilman96]

The battries shouldnt be an issue but there is nothing wrong with popping the ground off for S&G's...

 

[Djfreema]

I welded on mine and didnt have any issues, nor did I take any precautions.

 

[Jones]

Get a clean ground spot close to the work and you'll be fine.
Where one gets into trouble is; frame welds (excess heat may weaken or cause "stress risers"), or around electrical where a bad ground may go through wiring looking for a better path, or close to batteries because of a possible build-up of hydrogen gas. On later stuff with onboard computers and alternator systems, disconnecting the batteries is a must to keep from flashing delicate components (making your very own itty-bitty MPR bursts when the arc starts and stops).

 

[Elwenil]

Make sure you ground to the bed if you are welding on the bed. You can run into trouble if you are welding on the bed and put the ground lead on the frame. Sometimes the current will run around the circuit a bit and can go through your bulbs and blow them. Disconnecting the battery normally prevents this.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

I always get the ground clamp as close to the weld as possible because I have seen a ground too far away ignite stainless steel brake lines toasting them as soon as the arc was struck.

 

[jh1990]

Oops, NOT TO SELF-keep ground clamp as close to work as possiable-NOTE TAKEN.