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pwdcougar · 10-04-2018, 07:56 PM

Well I salvaged 2 weeks worth of work! Figured that it would have to be cut off and a new panel purchased. Also figured I couldn't screw it up worse with that in mind so I got out the shrinking disc on my 4" grinder. I used it to do areas about 4" in diameter and didn't let it get hot enough to discolor the metal. Have to say it did a pretty decent job. At this point the lowest area now is about 1/16" but I'll still work it with a hammer and dolly beror the filler goes on. The straight edge lays pretty flat along the panel and the 3/16" gap I had in my last picture is gone!

Paul

10-04-2018, 07:56 PM	#193
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: NJ Suburban Well I salvaged 2 weeks worth of work! Figured that it would have to be cut off and a new panel purchased. Also figured I couldn't screw it up worse with that in mind so I got out the shrinking disc on my 4" grinder. I used it to do areas about 4" in diameter and didn't let it get hot enough to discolor the metal. Have to say it did a pretty decent job. At this point the lowest area now is about 1/16" but I'll still work it with a hammer and dolly beror the filler goes on. The straight edge lays pretty flat along the panel and the 3/16" gap I had in my last picture is gone! Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)