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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Body, Paint & Sealers => Topic started by: koski19 on November 21, 2013, 12:19:34 PM
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Last night I finished up on re-installing the cowling top, spot welding and then dressing the welds. Light coat of filler for the imperfections and a coat of primer. I've attached before and after photos. During the process I use Mastercoat Metal Prep to prep the metal against rust and corrosion, then two coats of Mastercoat Permanent Rust sealer (silver). I then applied Eastwood Brushable Seam Sealer to each of the top hats inside and out. After sanding, I applied two coats of Sauterne Gold to the lower cowling and the inside top cowling received several coats of Red Oxide. After the halves dried I applied weld thru primer where required and started spot welding the top to the bottom. I then dressed the welds, smooth them out and applied Evercoat Metal -2-Metal filler. This is a metal reinforced body filler. Sanded the edges down and the applied a coat of primer to the entire cowling. Awaiting final sanding, primer and paint.
Jeff
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Looks like a nice thorough repair.
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Thanks Chris....On to that rear valance issue.....
Jeff
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Thanks for the details and photos. Don't know yet if I'll need to do anything in this area but if I do, I'll refer to this post.
Ray
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By-the-way, I looked in the Gallery but didn't see any of your photos posted. Have you considered starting your own Gallery? I'd be interested to see what other photos you may have.
Ray
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Ray, Send a PM..There are alot of photos. I've been fully documenting this restoration.
What year are you working on? Coupe, fastback or convertible?
Jeff
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I'm restoring a '65 Dearborn built Coupe, 6-Cylinder, Automatic with A/C, PS and PB; has more options but that's the gist of it.
Ray
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I'm a new guy to this forum, I just wanted to say impressive job.
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Welcome to the forum and thanks for your compliment. Are you working on any Mustang? Do you have a project car?
I finished up the welding on the quarter panels and tail panel. Completing body work between now and the end of the month. Hopefully
I'll get the car to primer next month....
Jeff
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I'm restoring a '65 Dearborn built Coupe, 6-Cylinder, Automatic with A/C, PS and PB; has more options but that's the gist of it.
Ray
Might want to add that info to your signature line especially if your only working on that car currently. Just a thought that makes posting and asking easier for everyone - Just a thought ;)