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Old 03-06-2009, 07:45 PM   #6
Kabwe
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Re: Shaving drip rails?

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Originally Posted by hotrodrookie View Post
Im thinking about cleaning up the firewall and making it smooth, anyone have any preference on cutting the stamped portions out on either side of the trans hump and butt welding in new flat pieces? Or like i'v seen welding the flat pieces right over it..... And any suggestions on how to trim the lip that runs around the firewall? Is it the same approach as the drip rails?
As for the door gap I put the door on and welded a sheetmetal just as you said. As for the firewall there are many ways to do it. I've done mine two ways go look at my build thread. As far as welding I butt weld everything. The only lap welds I have are from the factory.

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