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John
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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 Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2003 4:02 pm Post subject: Need rag clip in advice! |
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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
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Location: Nebraska
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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
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Air-Cooled Head
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For my first attempt at bodywork I am very pleased.
John |
You should be! That looks Damn Good! Congrats. I know you are 
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KombiMonster
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Location: Central Cal.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:46 pm Post subject: Rag clip |
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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  |
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KombiMonster
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:48 pm Post subject: Rag clip |
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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
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looks like a pro job... except cleaner 
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