KKiley
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Joined: March 08, 2016
Posts: 662
Location: Aruba, Jamica, nope, Kokomo
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 Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: Convertible top U channel |
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I purchased this '78 SB almost a year ago and I am about ready to address the only rust on the car. I am amazed actually with how solid this car is for the money I spent on it.
The convertible top needs replaced, and I can't do that without addressing the issue with the U channel and rust below it:
I ordered a new channel today from Chuck's and he told me this piece is spot welded in.
https://chucksconvertibleparts.com/index.php/metal-u-channel.html
I can see the dimples from the spot welds, but I am trying to figure out how to get to them. The angle across the back channel won't allow me to attack it straight on. I want to do the prep work and find someone to do the welding.
I can do mechanical, but body work is new to me. I can sand and prep, but no 220 in the garage so buying a welder is out.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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1978 Super Beetle convertible
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