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87 Shortwide · 06-02-2005, 02:38 PM

OK, I got down to the chassis shop this morning and had them roll a small bead into my filler panel. It wasn't quite as big as I thought, but I will have to work around that.

I went ahead and ground the seam down even more, then I had to use the hammer and dolly to massage the filler panel down to the firewall around the seam, since my bead didn't allow quite enough room...

anyhow, I am about ready to mount it solid. Seeing as I suck arse at welding, I think i'll go ahead and use some of that hardcore body panel adhesive. I used it on my tailgate filler 2 years ago, and it worked like a dream. Then I'll probably just fill around the edges with sandable seam sealer before primer and paint. It may not end up perfect, but I am happy that I did the work, and that counts for something in my bood

454HO · 06-02-2005, 03:12 PM

That looks nice. I'd like to smooth mine a bit too. Is it a bad idea to grind that seam all the way down and just weld it?

87 Shortwide · 06-02-2005, 05:42 PM

It probably wouldn't hurt anything to do that. I just thought this would be a little easier, and the small bead rolled in doesn't look bad.

**Captkaos** · 06-02-2005, 06:45 PM

Looks good.

06-02-2005, 02:38 PM	#1
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Some more progress on the firewall... OK, I got down to the chassis shop this morning and had them roll a small bead into my filler panel. It wasn't quite as big as I thought, but I will have to work around that. I went ahead and ground the seam down even more, then I had to use the hammer and dolly to massage the filler panel down to the firewall around the seam, since my bead didn't allow quite enough room... anyhow, I am about ready to mount it solid. Seeing as I suck arse at welding, I think i'll go ahead and use some of that hardcore body panel adhesive. I used it on my tailgate filler 2 years ago, and it worked like a dream. Then I'll probably just fill around the edges with sandable seam sealer before primer and paint. It may not end up perfect, but I am happy that I did the work, and that counts for something in my bood __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

06-02-2005, 03:12 PM	#2
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	That looks nice. I'd like to smooth mine a bit too. Is it a bad idea to grind that seam all the way down and just weld it? __________________ - Greg

06-02-2005, 05:42 PM	#3
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	It probably wouldn't hurt anything to do that. I just thought this would be a little easier, and the small bead rolled in doesn't look bad. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

06-02-2005, 06:45 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Looks good. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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