Final Welding on a Salvage Car: How I Completed My Copart Rebuild and Passed Inspection
- Jessie Miller
- Jan 29
- 1 min read
In this video, I tackle the final welding steps on my $1,300 Copart salvage car rebuild. This process is critical for the car's structure and safety—everything rides on this final weld. Will it pass inspection and make it to the road? Stick around to see the journey and learn from my challenges.
What You'll Learn:
How to weld critical parts like the radiator support and bumper crush cans.
Tools and techniques I used for this step in the rebuild.
Why this final step is crucial for passing inspection.
Lessons learned from rebuilding a salvage car.
Check If a Car is Stolen or Salvaged Before Bidding:
NHTSA Vehicle Theft Prevention: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-theft-prevention
NMVTIS: https://www.vehiclehistory.gov/
Tools That Helped Me:
Autoastat: Track auction histories and avoid bad deals.
Erepairables: Find affordable rebuildable cars.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - The Importance of Welding for Salvage Rebuilds
03:40 - Tools and Techniques for the Final Weld
06:10 - Challenges I Faced During the Welding Process
08:50 - The Moment of Truth: Will It Pass Inspection?
Join the Conversation: Have you ever welded a salvage car for a rebuild? What was your experience? Share your story in the comments below—I’d love to hear your tips and lessons learned!
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