Randall G.

As shown in these pics. The weld in the second pic is the same weld I'm trying to show in the first pic. It attaches the bottom side of the inner (body mounted) door stay strap to the sheet metal in the door jamb. The outer and inner straps are pinned at the joint.

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/DoorStayDetailed.jpg" alt=" - " />

Viewed from the bottom side of the strap (looking up):

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/DoorStayWeld.jpg" alt=" - " />

The reason I ask. Based on <a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/cgi-bin/rennforums/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=004187;p=3" target="_blank">this thread</a>, it appears that 993s don't have this weld. In addition, Mike J.'s 911 SC doesn't (well, didn't) have the weld, either (Mike owns both a 993 an SC). My car has the weld on both doors, and I'm 99% confident they're factory.

Thanks!

Arjan B.

Hi Randall,

I see you have more time for yourself.

YES, Mine is also welded, I send you the picture.
It's a very sharp photograph, so please put it on this topic.
So others can see what you mean.

See you all, guys,

Greetings,

Arjan
964 C2 1992 Black

John Boggiano

I THOUGHT that mine wasn't welded.

The 'link' pokes through a hole in the 'A' post. I took the pictures below to illustrate and, to my surprise, it looks like there IS some welding at the bottom edge. I'll inspect further when I get the chance - I've just put everything away again!

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Dcp01746.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Dcp01747.jpg" alt=" - " />

Edit: They both have the weld along the bottom edge.

Randall G.

Thanks Arjan, JB. Looking like this weld was standard on the 964.

Here's Arjan's weld (shrunk just a little from the 1200x1600 pic he sent me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ). Great shot:

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/LeftdoorweldArjansCar2.JPG" alt=" - " />

Emmett

Finally someone else sees what I've been trying to describe on this board for a year!
I have a 90 C2 that has this wild broken on the driver door. I have tried to get advise
on how to repair it but noone seems to know what I'm talking about. On mine the weld
is broken and the tab slide back and forth when opening the door. I tried to get to it from
the inside of the car with no luck I also tried fronm the fender.. no good.

Has anyone else had this happen and is there a way to fix it without rewelding? If I reweld
it it is going to be a mess... I tired to drill into it to catch the tab in the rear without any
luck with this either.

A fix or suggestion would be a great.

-mike

Randall G.

Hey Mike,

You'll find a choice of repair options (none of them pleasant) at the 993 thread link I provided on my first post, above.

Good luck!

John Boggiano

Surely Arjan has accidentally sent a picture of a swamp frog being force-fed with sticky toffee on a stick?

buckdr1

Yup, Got the same welds. Original paint on 'em too.
Bill

Porschedude

Both welded on my 1991 C2 Targa.

I would remove the door, grind out some of the old weld, clean it and degrease the area, pack the area with welders heat barrier putty and reweld it with a MIG or TIG welder. Clean again and prep the area for paint.

It is worth doing it right!

Keith

Randall G.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by John Boggiano:
<strong>Surely Arjan has accidentally sent a picture of a swamp frog being force-fed with sticky toffee on a stick?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">LOL!

I think it's safe to assume Arjan can't tolerate squeaks, and likes to keep things well lubed.

tom_993

I know this is an old thread, but I thought I might add this data point: My early ’95 993 has this weld.

Tom
’95 993

robmug

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by John Boggiano:
<strong>I THOUGHT that mine wasn't welded.

The 'link' pokes through a hole in the 'A' post. I took the pictures below to illustrate and, to my surprise, it looks like there IS some welding at the bottom edge. I'll inspect further when I get the chance - I've just put everything away again!

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Dcp01746.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Dcp01747.jpg" alt=" - " />

Edit: They both have the weld along the bottom edge.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">At last!!! A picture of John B's car where there is visible dirt! I thought it would never happen.

Roygarth

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by John Boggiano:
<strong>Surely Arjan has accidentally sent a picture of a swamp frog being force-fed with sticky toffee on a stick?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">L.O.L. a lot!

Piers

Randall G.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by tom_993:
<strong>I know this is an old thread, but I thought I might add this data point: My early ’95 993 has this weld.

Tom
’95 993</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">That's interesting. I was under the impression that no 993s had this weld, based on what I've read on the 993 board. While it can still fail, this weld makes a huge difference with regard to door stay durability--an intact weld prevents (or minimizes) a bending force from being applied to the (internal) base of the door pillar.

john thompson

HI,
My 1991 C4 cab. has this weld also. It is still holding tight, but I wonder is there is a preventative fix?

John