can u repair body panals that were on fire ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rayce08 · 06-06-2009, 09:01 AM

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 .

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-06-2009, 10:47 AM

Refinishing shouldn't be a problem.
Consider that panels are welded, shrunk and reworked on a lot of vehicles before painting.

Mike 85 · 06-06-2009, 10:54 AM

"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.

cdowns · 06-06-2009, 02:34 PM

flames!!

79blazer · 06-19-2009, 05:11 AM

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.

SeanPaintsFlames · 06-19-2009, 07:00 AM

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!

06-06-2009, 09:01 AM	#1
rayce08 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: semmes alabama Posts: 50	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 . __________________ 66 swb fleetside restomod

06-06-2009, 10:47 AM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	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. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

06-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#3
Mike 85 Face your fears Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ark. Posts: 883	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. __________________ I was told once, You have no BALL'S.... I then handed him my spray gun.......... My Junk

06-06-2009, 02:34 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: can u repair body panals that were on fire ? flames!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-19-2009, 05:11 AM	#5
79blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 136	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. __________________ 79 Blazer Cheyenne, 2wd 305 3.42 stock 85 Caprice, TBI converted, new 350 crate motor, Monte Carlo SS Wheels, Bilstein shocks,

06-19-2009, 07:00 AM	#6
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	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! __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

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