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matchstick321 · 02-10-2012, 01:55 AM

Howdy.
I have a project truck (signature) that has holes all along the side of it from the trim panels that used to be on the side of it. And it has a little bit of fender rust. and holes underneath the dash from CB radios and trailer brake setups being screwed into it. and the door also has quite a bit of rust throughs.
I was just wondering what's the best way to fill these in or patch them. If anybody has or knows of a demonstration on what the best way is or how to do this I would be greatful!
Thanks.

Pop's C-10 · 02-10-2012, 02:51 AM

Tha most used & best way to fill trim & screw holes is to weld them up..if you wanna fix that will last..

misternash2 · 02-10-2012, 03:50 PM

a word to the wise: grab a junk fender or door and do it first. weld to paint. there are things to learn that will be best learned on a scrap piece. trust me on this one. the few bucks you'll spend in "wasted" supplies won't be wasted at all.

76stepsidechevy · 02-10-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by misternash2

a word to the wise: grab a junk fender or door and do it first. weld to paint. there are things to learn that will be best learned on a scrap piece. trust me on this one. the few bucks you'll spend in "wasted" supplies won't be wasted at all.

Absolutely, also things like fenders and doors are sometimes worth replacing depending on the damage. Im all for fixing anything I can but if I can get a dent/rust free part the bolts on for the right price sometimes it makes more sense to get new/used ones. Ten hours of your time doing body work on a fender is probably worth more than the 75 bucks it would take to get one without holes dents or rot.

misternash2 · 02-10-2012, 05:55 PM

agreed ^

matchstick321 · 02-10-2012, 11:15 PM

Yeah I'm kind of on a tight budget...

Goldfinger · 02-10-2012, 11:53 PM

welding up the holes is the best way to go you can use filler but it's not a great thing when your trying to do something right. and like 76 said you spend hours upon hours doing body work to a panel when you could have used that time and saved for a better panel.

bmchevy1979 · 02-11-2012, 11:48 AM

I also agree that welding is the best method because if you just use filler it will start to show over time when my 76 was repainted in the 90s the guy that painted it just used filler and you can see little indentations where the trim hole used to be not really noticeable but they are there

02-10-2012, 01:55 AM	#1
matchstick321 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lapwai idaho Posts: 63	Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. Howdy. I have a project truck (signature) that has holes all along the side of it from the trim panels that used to be on the side of it. And it has a little bit of fender rust. and holes underneath the dash from CB radios and trailer brake setups being screwed into it. and the door also has quite a bit of rust throughs. I was just wondering what's the best way to fill these in or patch them. If anybody has or knows of a demonstration on what the best way is or how to do this I would be greatful! Thanks. __________________ 1979 chevrolet k-20 "O'l Blue" 350 muncie 465. Project in process.

02-10-2012, 02:51 AM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. Tha most used & best way to fill trim & screw holes is to weld them up..if you wanna fix that will last.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

02-10-2012, 03:50 PM	#3
misternash2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: monett, mo Posts: 230	Re: Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. a word to the wise: grab a junk fender or door and do it first. weld to paint. there are things to learn that will be best learned on a scrap piece. trust me on this one. the few bucks you'll spend in "wasted" supplies won't be wasted at all.

02-10-2012, 05:55 PM	#5
misternash2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: monett, mo Posts: 230	Re: Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. agreed ^

02-10-2012, 11:15 PM	#6
matchstick321 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lapwai idaho Posts: 63	Re: Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. Yeah I'm kind of on a tight budget... __________________ 1979 chevrolet k-20 "O'l Blue" 350 muncie 465. Project in process.

02-10-2012, 11:53 PM	#7
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. welding up the holes is the best way to go you can use filler but it's not a great thing when your trying to do something right. and like 76 said you spend hours upon hours doing body work to a panel when you could have used that time and saved for a better panel. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

02-11-2012, 11:48 AM	#8
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Body damage repair first timer needs schooling. I also agree that welding is the best method because if you just use filler it will start to show over time when my 76 was repainted in the 90s the guy that painted it just used filler and you can see little indentations where the trim hole used to be not really noticeable but they are there __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195



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