Thread: 47-55.1 Long Time Coming......
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Old 07-04-2023, 01:37 PM   #234
gsinon
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Re: Long Time Coming......

Todays adventure in the sjop was to strip the hood inside and out. Still some detail areas to get to under the hood, but all in all it's done. I'm pleased with the condition of the hood.







I then jumped back on the door. I had already gotten most of the paint off but then I hit a fairly large area of body filler. This became a huge disappointment. It appears as though someone in the past decided to "fix" the dents by drilling holes and pulling. They then loaded the area with some mud that was still about a 1/4". Which makes me wonder how big the dent must havebeen if it was still this deep afterwards.

These leaves me contemplating whether or not to fix it, or just get another door. All those worm holes would need to be plug welded up, all while dealing with any warpage and oil canning that is likely to surface.




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