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dubie · 03-13-2004, 11:07 AM

Can you apply new filler over top of existing ( prolly factory) filler, or do you have to apply it to the bare metal?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2004, 11:13 AM

We alway's did it in a body shop I worked in I don't see it being a problem...But if you are talking about filler that was applied year's ago or by someone else I would not do that as you never know what someone's filler tallent might be...

dubie · 03-13-2004, 11:21 AM

the bondo on the cab is factory, but the stuff on the front clip is aftermarket but professionally done! It's been feathered off but I wasn't sure if I had to take it to the metal or not!

Longhorn Man · 03-14-2004, 01:32 AM

I'm not sure on this, but I am pretty sure they didn't have (or commonly use) plastic filler in the late 60's/early 70's. They were pretty much playing with tin and lead for fillers back then.
Also, i don't think they would have used any at the factory.

Some one please correct me if i am wrong.

*Shane* · 03-14-2004, 01:43 AM

Longhorn ... they did indeed use plastic fillers during this time frame and they did use them quite often. You would be very surprised at the amount of "factory" filler that was used and is still being used.

Longhorn Man · 03-14-2004, 02:14 AM

cool...I was unaware.

03-13-2004, 11:07 AM	#1
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03-13-2004, 11:13 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	We alway's did it in a body shop I worked in I don't see it being a problem...But if you are talking about filler that was applied year's ago or by someone else I would not do that as you never know what someone's filler tallent might be... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-13-2004, 11:21 AM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	the bondo on the cab is factory, but the stuff on the front clip is aftermarket but professionally done! It's been feathered off but I wasn't sure if I had to take it to the metal or not! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

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03-14-2004, 01:32 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I'm not sure on this, but I am pretty sure they didn't have (or commonly use) plastic filler in the late 60's/early 70's. They were pretty much playing with tin and lead for fillers back then. Also, i don't think they would have used any at the factory. Some one please correct me if i am wrong.

03-14-2004, 01:43 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Longhorn ... they did indeed use plastic fillers during this time frame and they did use them quite often. You would be very surprised at the amount of "factory" filler that was used and is still being used.

03-14-2004, 02:14 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	cool...I was unaware.



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