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Steve P Oct 16th, 02, 7:59 PM I have a 72 SS convertable that had the quarters replaced long ago. The body seams between the trunk and the back window were filled in smooth.I'm getting the car painted and need to know if this is correct or if the seams are recessed like the hard tops? flywheel Oct 16th, 02, 8:13 PM Im 90% sure the seams on a convert. are filled in.Heard that from our convert.guru here in KC...Dan Yuran http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif Rick ------------------ 66 300 Deluxe 350/330hp 71 350 malibu (project car) 72 Elcam 402SS 78 Malibu Classic (daily driver) J_Fairchild Oct 16th, 02, 9:41 PM Steve, That question has been asked of me at quite a few shows. Have seen some restored converts with seems installed. Also have had people tell me that all models had seems and my convert is wrong. But from what I have gathered from looking at original untouched converts and seeing cars built by well know chevelle people,that most GM A bodied converts had filled in seams so back area is smooth with no seams showing. Now there is always exceptions to the rule, but thats my story& I'm sticking to it! Jim. ------------------ REDS CHEVY (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/Jims%2070%20ragtop.JPG) [This message has been edited by J_Fairchild (edited 10-16-2002).] MARTINSR Oct 17th, 02, 12:34 AM I don't remember seeung them on a '70-72 but but my '65 doesn't have the seams. ------------------ 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible 1965 Buick Skylark H/T "Fan of most anything that moves human beings" 71Convertible Oct 17th, 02, 4:42 AM I am right now in the process of a paint job on my 71 Malibu Convertible. The car has been stripped to the metal, I have also redone the lead fillings that you talk about. I am 100% sure that this joint came filled and ground flat from the factory. This joint consists of overlapping sheetmetal which is arc welded in a recess, and then covered with lead. MARTINSR Oct 17th, 02, 9:23 AM That's right, they are not "pinch welds" like on a coupe or sedan, they are "lap" welds. So they couldn't have been seen ever, because there is no "seam" with the lap weld to be seen! ------------------ 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible 1965 Buick Skylark H/T "Fan of most anything that moves human beings" Steve P Oct 17th, 02, 9:17 PM Thanks everyone for the info. I want to make my car right.This certainly helps. mike69ss Oct 18th, 02, 11:31 AM My 69 SS convertible had lead filled flush joints. I am not the original owner , but the body looked to be untouched in the trunk area. | ||