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> Rust Repair on Front Trunk Channel
Nacho
post Apr 16 2017, 03:24 PM
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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.

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post Apr 16 2017, 08:19 PM
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I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.


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post Apr 16 2017, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Apr 16 2017, 09:19 PM) *

I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.


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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.

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post Apr 16 2017, 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Apr 16 2017, 07:19 PM) *

I had an accident and uncovered a lot of rust, I decided to remove the front face and replace it.


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I'm looking at doing this too. Is that new sheet metal?

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post Apr 17 2017, 04:26 AM
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I think restoration design sellls the channel. Ask them.
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post Apr 17 2017, 06:43 AM
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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.
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post Apr 17 2017, 08:31 AM
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I think restoration design sellls the channel. Ask them.



I never thought of just calling and asking, good idea!

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post Apr 17 2017, 08:32 AM
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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!

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post Apr 17 2017, 10:08 AM
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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
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post Apr 17 2017, 06:09 PM
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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.
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post Apr 17 2017, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Apr 16 2017, 07:19 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?

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Bill


No I got a used front, had a pretty rough section that I cut from another panel and tig welded in.

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post Apr 17 2017, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(aggiezig @ Apr 17 2017, 07:09 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.




Thanks for your generosity! I also wish you still had your 72 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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