what size and kind a drill bit is best to use when drilling out spot welds?
and does anyone have the dimensions for some brace bars for when fitting a flip front?
cheers

I think I used a 1/4 inch bit for drilling out spot welds.

Gordie there was a post on here a little while ago where somebody gave a link to like "howtofitaflipfronttoyourmini.com".

This may be it. Can't remember

http://www.manchester-minis.cwc.net/technical/flip_front1.htm

In the UK you can buy a special spot weld drill bit at every Halfords (like Autobarn). It has a different shape tip for a very shallow cut.

So far I have not turned one up in Oz (tried Repco, Auto-Pro, Auto-One etc). So I use a 1/4" bit as well.

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

Bnicho - You can buy the same drill bit here as well.

I bought mine from a panelbeater's supply shop. I'd ask at a repco store as well. If they don't have it they may be able to order it in for you. It is specifically designed to drill out spot welds.

Guy at Repco didn't know what I was talking about. I'll go back and try again!

Cheers for the tip.

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

KC tools will be able to help you

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catalogue page

The most successful way I have used is an 1/8" drill, find the centre of the spot weld and drill straight thru. Look for a hardened panel steel drill bit, they last longer. This way was quicker overall, and you don't end up with such a big hole. Takes a little to separate the panels, a screw driver does it. You'll get better at finding the centre. Steve