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06-06-2009, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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can u repair body panals that were on fire ?
im thinking of buying a 66 truck that has doors , a fender and some stuff i need , but it had a cab/engine fire . the doors are burnt on the top half , it seems to have burnt the paint off and the top of the pass. fender was burnt , will there be any problems refinishing the panels , i woulf like to know before i buy .
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06-06-2009, 10:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: can u repair body panals that were on fire ?
Refinishing shouldn't be a problem.
Consider that panels are welded, shrunk and reworked on a lot of vehicles before painting.
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06-06-2009, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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Re: can u repair body panals that were on fire ?
"Burned" is a relative term.
As long as the structural integrity of the metal has not been compromised,as in burnt to a crisp "burned",you'll have something usefull.If it was really "toasted",I'd look for better parts.
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06-06-2009, 02:34 PM | #4 |
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Re: can u repair body panals that were on fire ?
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06-19-2009, 05:11 AM | #5 |
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Re: can u repair body panals that were on fire ?
I'd watch out for fuel/engine compartment fire damage because those burn hotter. I've seen a few burnt cars at salvage yards, and the ones that are shells are distorted and warped, but small fires that were out quick were structurally sound.
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06-19-2009, 07:00 AM | #6 |
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Re: can u repair body panals that were on fire ?
I would think that if only the tops of the doors burned, it may have been put out quickly. I would think you would be able to see or feel if it were warped. But, yes, sand it, prime it, and go!
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