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| eatpez |
 Oct 3 2019, 07:01 PM
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I've been working to R&R the rear panel on my project and while doing so I was having trouble finding the seam at the top of the panel on the sides near the trunk panel. Since there were so many small areas up there, I decided to burn the paint off with my propane torch to get a clearer view.
When I hit the top corners of the panel where the trunk channel ends with the torch, after the paint came off I was shocked when a mystery substance started melting out of the channel, running down and dripping onto the floor. It was bright and silver and was a lot like, if not exactly like, solder. It was on both sides, so I presume this was a factory thing, but I've never seen anything like it. Does anyone know what it is, what it's for and why it is there in the first place? BTW - Still no luck finding where the rear panel detaches at its top! I've included a picture of what it looked like when it dripped and cooled: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-22543-1570150884.1.png) |
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| Superhawk996 |
Oct 3 2019, 07:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,827 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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Lead filler. Not sure if that was factory or not but lead filler isn't uncommon.
Still used today on many hot rods that don't want plastic filler in them. Old school hot rod term "lead sled" alluded to the lead filler used in many early customs. |
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| burton73 |
Oct 3 2019, 07:18 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,525 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Yep, lead filler for sure. I have found it in a few places on my 6 when removing all the paint with water-based paint remover.
Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 3 2019, 09:31 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,644 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Don't lick your fingers after you touched it. Better yet, don't touch it, since you can absorb lead through your skin.
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| Mblizzard |
Oct 4 2019, 07:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 3 2019, 07:31 PM)  Don't lick your fingers after you touched it. Better yet, don't touch it, since you can absorb lead through your skin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Also heating causes lead vapors. Avoid breathing! |
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| bretth |
Oct 4 2019, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Funny though they still put it some of your medications. Maybe it's good for you?
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 4 2019, 09:49 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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You melted the factory lead out of the rain channel, that's all
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| Superhawk996 |
Oct 4 2019, 11:29 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,827 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 3 2019, 11:31 PM) Don't lick your fingers after you touched it. Better yet, don't touch it, since you can absorb lead through your skin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Better put a Prop 65 warning on it and don’t go near it ever again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Better yet, send it to me. I eat Lead on my Cheerios! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| twistedstang |
Oct 6 2019, 04:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Port Huron, MI Member No.: 5,395 Region Association: None
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Am I the only one a little disturbed about burning off paint with a propane torch? If it's hot enough to melt lead, it's hot enough to warp sheetmetal
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| Superhawk996 |
Oct 6 2019, 07:51 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,827 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(twistedstang @ Oct 6 2019, 06:58 AM) Am I the only one a little disturbed about burning off paint with a propane torch? If it's hot enough to melt lead, it's hot enough to warp sheetmetal Nah, Lead melts about 622F. Way below typical temperatures used to weld or braze. Lead is used for body filler. There would be no point to applying lead to an area only to have it warp. Especially true if the lead is used in channels or other areas besides large flat surfaces that would be most prone to show warping. |
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