Joddling 2mm ?

[CompoSimmonite]

To repair the bodywork on my UMM Transcat I need to let in quite a large amount of 2mm thick strips (the body is made from 2mm ) as lack of rustproofing from new means joinst have rotted away.
The thought of butt welding such a large amount is daunting so I'm considering joddling the sections and plug welding as it's non structual areas.
The main sections are around 48" long so a joddle on either side of the repair section (approx 3-4" wide) will be needed and I'm not sure how that could be achieved.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks.

 

[zeppelin builder]

To repair the bodywork on my UMM Transcat I need to let in quite a large amount of 2mm thick strips (the body is made from 2mm ) as lack of rustproofing from new means joinst have rotted away.
The thought of butt welding such a large amount is daunting so I'm considering joddling the sections and plug welding as it's non structual areas.
The main sections are around 48" long so a joddle on either side of the repair section (approx 3-4" wide) will be needed and I'm not sure how that could be achieved.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks.

do it with a folder fold one side a bit then turn over and do second fold
or jenny with step rollers

 

[optima21]

if you have a fly press or hydraulic press you could make a joggling tool, another option would be to plug weld the lip onto the main repair section so that it is effectivly a lapped joint on each side of the repair section and the repair section is made up from 3 pieces of metal.

 

[Rig Pig]

Had to Google that, I've heard of the Alter, nice alternative to a Land rover with plenty of welding so you don't feel left out!

 

[daedalusminos]

I'm never that keen on joddled edges, if not we'll prepared they tend to be rust traps. Also they don't work so well if the panel is curved too much.
Butt joint would be best, as @optima21 says not too much trouble to make a joddling tool which could probably be used in a large vice.

Another possible, since it's only 3-4" wide simply lay the piece behind and skim with filler.

 

[pedrobedro]

2mm should butt weld easily enough without too much distortion but you could spot a narrow strip to the back of your original then spot your new strip to that like Optima's post but I would still seam weld it over the front join though.

 

[500e]

Cournil \ UMM \Altar. Peugeot motor, Borg Warner design gearbox , Dana axles with LSD, steel body, the importer was in the Cambridge aria if I remember correctly, were imported from Portugal, designed in France.
http://www.umm-world.com
There were a lot of good points it would eat a land rover in pulling power on soft ground built like tanks generally but the wipers were abysmal, very low geared steering, poorish paint, bearings in gear box poor quality & when you had them apart there was a mod to enlarge a oil transfer hole in box this help oil circulation for road use, Tried a couple as a dealer did not sell well.

 

[KemppiFrog]

Yep, the Portuguese police used a lot of them. I heard they quit when they lost a military contract.
A few of my friends had them. Tighter turning circle that a LR S3 LWB and the engine was good. Pretty agricultural ride and fit out, very good in the rough.