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Thread: Using lead for body work
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05-30-2005 #41
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Ok, is this really a good idea? I've always read that you should cut out bad metal and replace it. True, this isn't rust, but will all metal and filler do a good job, or is it a patchwork fix at best? I'm sincerely not sure since I'm a beginner...
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05-30-2005 #42
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do what you like, but i would replace it, it will be easier to get the welded seem straight compared to the round 1/4 panel, just go after it
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05-31-2005 #43
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looking at your pic. is the holes in the back the only problem area, if so i would not rip the 1/4 off for that. repo panels don`t line up for ****. if its good metal mig the holes or all-metal mike
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My current plan is to get an 80% quarter and cut out a patch panel from that - mostly from the tail panel to close to the wheelwell. I'm not sure how high to go. If this fails and comes out bad, I figure then I can always replace with a full quarter if necessary. The metal around the holes is very thin - welding would easily punch through all the metal. The whole rear of the quarter is pretty messed up:
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