Convertible Top Pinch Weld - Accessibility
Number: 93-140-10Section: 10
Date: MARCH 1993
Corporate Bulletin No.: 331007
ASE No.: B1
Subject:
CONVERTIBLE PINCH WELD ACCESSIBILITY
Model and Year:
1984-93 CAMARO
1984-89 CAVALIER
1991-93 CAVALIER
SERVICE UPDATE
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that the pinch welds on the rocker panels have been covered by a reinforcement and cannot be utilized effectively to facilitate frame pulling/straightening. Thus, it will be necessary for the repair technician to obtain or create pinch weld tabs. These tabs are to be placed on the inboard forward and rearward ends of the rocker reinforcement.
These tabs can be purchased through GM Dealer Equipment and come in two styles, "L" and "T" types. The "T" type is recommended for convertible applications.
If the technician needs to create "T" type weld-on tabs, the technician must obtain eight 12" (305 mm) long by 3/4" (19 mm) by 1/2" (13 mm) and 5/8" (16 mm) thick angle iron. The technician will then need to drill eight (8) holes to facilitate plug welding. These holes should be 3/8" (10 mm) in diameter and should be done to all eight (8) pieces of steel. Next, take two (2) pieces of angle iron (with the drilled holes at the top) and mig weld both pieces together. Now, weld these tabs to the inboard/forward and rearward edge of the rocker reinforcement as per illustration.
Anchoring can now be accomplished using either process through normal unibody equipment.