i have previously posted about rust bubbles that are develping in various areas...

i have spoken to 4 body shops..

the last one i spoke to (just today) said the magic buzzwords that opened my wallet..

"cut out the rust and weld in sheet metal patches" and
"POR 15" on the inside of the panels after the repair is done

so my baby undergoes surgery on sept 1
i hope to be ahnding out cigars around 9/14

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Rich Baratta
Cocoa Beach, Fla
Team Chevelle #380
May 2001 Feature Car
BSE WannaBe
wa3men@aol.com
www.chevelles.com/showroom/70_SS_454.jpg (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70_SS_454.jpg)

[This message has been edited by 70 SS 454 (edited 08-24-2001).]

Just make sure they but weld the patch panel solid. Have the seam welded completely. See if they can get the metal straight and use less than 1/16" of filler... then I'll be impressed. Actually, I'd be more impressed if the used lead. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif

another shop wanted to use lead...but i was told that was an outdated method and that cutting and welding was far preferable...

whats the deal???

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Rich Baratta
Cocoa Beach, Fla
Team Chevelle #380
May 2001 Feature Car
BSE WannaBe
wa3men@aol.com
www.chevelles.com/showroom/70_SS_454.jpg (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70_SS_454.jpg)

I didn't mean lead to fill it. I meant lead instead of filler over the patch panel.

LOL see how little i really know??

you gotta spell everything out for me...LOL

thanks for the info!!!




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Rich Baratta
Cocoa Beach, Fla
Team Chevelle #380
May 2001 Feature Car
BSE WannaBe
wa3men@aol.com
www.chevelles.com/showroom/70_SS_454.jpg (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70_SS_454.jpg)

No problem.... If you don't understand, just ask!!! That's how you learn. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif

You dont want lead.The kind of lead used now is no good.You cant get the good lead anymore . You will have problems down the road.Plastic filler is fine and will last a long long time if applied right.