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08-25-2005, 11:04 AM
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seamless roof
has anyone tried or been successful removing the seam accross the roof of the 69 do you have to weld the seam first or what is the best procedure thanks dave
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08-25-2005, 11:19 AM
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More Cowbell....
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You are talking about across the back, above the glass, right??
I would think that you could weld it and then smooth it out pretty nice. I'd hate to just fill it with bondo and have it chip out later on.
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08-25-2005, 12:33 PM
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you might try looking up the Copperhead project, I know he did that on that truck, but I don't know how he went about it.
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08-25-2005, 01:08 PM
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weld it up, lots of little tacks.
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08-25-2005, 01:33 PM
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 alternate areas. Tack a spot in then switch to the other side of the cab. It's just like welding any other piece of sheetmetal. You don't want to get the metal too hot and warp it.
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08-25-2005, 02:23 PM
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Seems like a big risk to take for very little show (welding). I almost shaved mine by accident, just running a DA over it.. taking the old paint off. I bet you could get it pretty damn smooth with a flap wheel on your angle grinder though.
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08-25-2005, 03:27 PM
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Use a solder body filler like the old school metalworkers did. Eastwood has developed some pretty amazing technology with regard to lead free body fillers.
Here is all the information you could ever need to know about body fillers: http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...8&iSubCat=1430 Use the dropdown menu for more information about how to apply it and whatnot. Use the search feature at the Eastwood site to shop for product and body filler application kits for sale. The website is very, very user friendly. Obviously, bondo will warp, bow or crack when you lay it into a seam. Solder body fillers typically do not have that problem and they're easier to flow into the crack and whatnot. You can visit the Eastwood forums for help with application if you should need it. It will cost you a few extra bucks, but do it right - clean the area and prep it well, then fill. Too much warpage risk with welding.
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