| John |
Thu Nov 27, 2003 4:02 pm |
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Heres what I have done so far...
Cut hole
flanged edge
welded the clip every 1/2"
ground down the welds
Now I plan on a skim coat of filler and lots of sanding. Does this sound correct...I have never done body work before and this was a fairly large undertaking for me! I just couldn't stomach paying someone $1200 to do it for me!
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
John
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| emersonbiggins |
Thu Nov 27, 2003 5:47 pm |
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That is how I did one in my 67. The alignment in my 67 was different because of the windshield curve. My headliner fit a little tight in back. I think my section is about ½" closer in the front.
Did you put the little corner pieces in on the inside front corners? Your headliner has to go up past them so there has to be a little room there.
I was thinking of doing another one and I have seen where they flange the panel then use a new GLUE to stick repair panels on and was thinking of trying that way.
You will love the new view when you get done!
Twice I have had people stop me and thought I had forgot a rug on top of my car and was driving off. What fools.
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| John |
Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:09 pm |
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Finished the rag clip! For my first attempt at bodywork I am very pleased.
John
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By the way it's a 57 with semiphores. |
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| Air-Cooled Head |
Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:12 am |
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John wrote: For my first attempt at bodywork I am very pleased.
John
You should be! That looks Damn Good! Congrats. I know you are :D :D :D |
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| KombiMonster |
Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:46 pm |
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| I used the panel adhesive on my rag clip...it works great....I also have had people pull up on the side and tell me I left something on my roof..lol :shock: |
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| KombiMonster |
Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:48 pm |
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| Just looked at the photos......hey John that looks great....but you put it in backwards..... J/K |
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| Kombi |
Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:22 pm |
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| looks like a pro job... except cleaner :wink: |
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