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10-07-2008 #1
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Stress crack repair?
My buddy is looking to buy a 66 Mustang coupe but it looks like there is a stress crack near the window. Its either a stress crack or cracked bondo or paint. Is there a permanent repair for stress cracks? Can we just weld it and smooth it out?
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10-07-2008 #2
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Drill holes at the ends of the crack to terminate it's path, then weld and smooth.
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10-08-2008 #3
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Easy enough. Thanks!
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10-10-2008 #4
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if that crack is on the roof near the window it is probally where the seam is leaded and that can be a little more involved than drilling on the ends and welding
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10-11-2008 #5
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we always remove all the lead from seams and completely weld them, then use all-metal or a good type of duraglass filler.
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