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Posted by: Nacho Apr 16 2017, 03:24 PM
Hi All,
I've been searching for days now and I can't seem to find much on how to rust repair or weld in new pieces of the front trunk seal channel. Specifically the nose area. Here is my issue.
Thanks
Posted by: mgphoto Apr 16 2017, 08:19 PM
I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.
Posted by: Nacho Apr 16 2017, 10:32 PM
I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.
Thanks! I figured that would be an option but was looking for a smaller repair option. The rest of the front face is in good shape. I was thinking of buying some square tubing of the same size and slicing it to size. I just haven't built the confidence in me to tackle this yet.
Nacho
Posted by: billium01 Apr 16 2017, 10:38 PM
I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.
I'm looking at doing this too. Is that new sheet metal?
thanks
Bill
Posted by: mepstein Apr 17 2017, 04:26 AM
I think restoration design sellls the channel. Ask them.
Posted by: 914dave Apr 17 2017, 06:43 AM
Mine were rusty too. I cut off the old and bent up new channel. Then I used an Eastwood shrinker/stretcher to form the radii. Turned out pretty good. Can't tell they were replaced. Don't have pics on my phone. Can get some tonightnoff turbo/c if you'd like.
Posted by: Nacho Apr 17 2017, 08:31 AM
I think restoration design sellls the channel. Ask them.
I never thought of just calling and asking, good idea!
Thanks
Nacho
Posted by: Nacho Apr 17 2017, 08:32 AM
Mine were rusty too. I cut off the old and bent up new channel. Then I used an Eastwood shrinker/stretcher to form the radii. Turned out pretty good. Can't tell they were replaced. Don't have pics on my phone. Can get some tonightnoff turbo/c if you'd like.
That would be awesome!
Thanks
Nacho
Posted by: Perry Kiehl Apr 17 2017, 10:08 AM
I've been working on this too. Just remember there is a forward/aft radius as well as a horizontal radius. All you've got to do is look at the hood to see there's a curve that needs to be considered
Posted by: aggiezig Apr 17 2017, 06:09 PM
I replaced pieces of mine with patches I created. You could definitely make that front piece with a brake, shrinker and stretcher.
This youtube video documents that exact repair: https://youtu.be/y3Y_-ug5c3s
I also wouldn't pass up a donor section from a parts car. You could probably post a WTB in the classifieds. If I still had my 72 donor, I'd cut it off for you for shipping only.
Posted by: mgphoto Apr 17 2017, 06:55 PM
I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.
I'm looking at doing this too. Is that new sheet metal?
thanks
Bill
No I got a used front, had a pretty rough section that I cut from another panel and tig welded in.
Posted by: Nacho Apr 17 2017, 08:28 PM
I replaced pieces of mine with patches I created. You could definitely make that front piece with a brake, shrinker and stretcher.
This youtube video documents that exact repair: https://youtu.be/y3Y_-ug5c3s
I also wouldn't pass up a donor section from a parts car. You could probably post a WTB in the classifieds. If I still had my 72 donor, I'd cut it off for you for shipping only.
Thanks for your generosity! I also wish you still had your 72
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