welding in new battery tray, 1 question....

the battery tray itself is in good shape, but after I had it media blasted, I decided to weld in a new piece. The part where the battery sits is the bad spot. The side are in great shape. I have the new tray all ready to go.

I COULD make things easy and drill out all the spot welds, put new holes in the new tray, and weld it in. BUT, the VIN number sits on top of where the old tray would be cut out (if cut out in 1 piece). Could a guy cut out the VIN number, and weld it to the tray, or would I be getting into legal matters?

Should I just cut out the rot, and replace only what I need to? I'm going to take a pic and see if I can remember how to post...thx in advance JL

...cut the panel to fit the car, NOT cut the car to fit the panel...hahahah

the vin # is right about here...............................V

We cut it out and tossed it. I installed a new apron, actually we changed all four aprons. I did not want to weld it back in and then get asked a lot of questions.

I would personally weld in a new patch to repair the hole..It won't be visible once the battery and tray are installed and you won't have to mess with the VIN..

Originally Posted by frdnut

I would personally weld in a new patch to repair the hole..It won't be visible once the battery and tray are installed and you won't have to mess with the VIN..

+1

For a driver, this method will work good. Great for a quick and effective repair.

thanks for the replies. I think I am going to cut everything out under where I already did, and weld it back in. thanks JL