Body Soldering
12-10-2009, 10:38 AM
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good idea on removing panel-panel lines, awhile back i was tryn to think of a way to eliminate the quarter panel-extension was thinkn seam sealer @ the time, don't know why lead skiped my mind, I will likely be keepn door handles but eliminating the antenna, hoping to get a amplified/ power ant and fiting behind the fender.
12-10-2009, 05:59 PM
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good idea on removing panel-panel lines, awhile back i was tryn to think of a way to eliminate the quarter panel-extension was thinkn seam sealer @ the time, don't know why lead skiped my mind, I will likely be keepn door handles but eliminating the antenna, hoping to get a amplified/ power ant and fiting behind the fender.
12-10-2009, 06:12 PM
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You cannot use Lead to cover the headlight bucket and rear quarter extensions as they are pot metal. Lead will not stick to them no matter what you do.
Todays fillers are good if not put on to thick or subjected to movement, do your patches with metal welded in and cover them with a thin layer of filler and be done with it.
Todays fillers are good if not put on to thick or subjected to movement, do your patches with metal welded in and cover them with a thin layer of filler and be done with it.
12-10-2009, 06:47 PM
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You cannot use Lead to cover the headlight bucket and rear quarter extensions as they are pot metal. Lead will not stick to them no matter what you do.
Todays fillers are good if not put on to thick or subjected to movement, do your patches with metal welded in and cover them with a thin layer of filler and be done with it.
Todays fillers are good if not put on to thick or subjected to movement, do your patches with metal welded in and cover them with a thin layer of filler and be done with it.
12-10-2009, 10:37 PM
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im not too woried aboot panel lines, i am fo sho ly deleting the antenna any one done this. I know there are car/trucks out ther w/amplified ant( wire wraped) any one know bout hooking these up. thinking bout puting classic radio w/usb or mp3 hookup
12-11-2009, 05:23 AM
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Be aware that the non lead solder melting point is almost twice that of lead. Something to consider if your just learning how to do it. Sounds good to use non lead as everyone is scared of it but you will be putting that much more heat into the panel. Lead is much easier to work because you can reheat it fairly easy.
Lead is not gonna make you fall over dead on the spot--just DO NOT sand it. Heck if you fish you have been exposed to more lead that you ever will when doing a seam. File it down and then spread cold filler over it. If you sand lead then it can be breathed in or absorbed thru the skin. Wear a mask and rubber gloves too just for extra security.
Lead is not gonna make you fall over dead on the spot--just DO NOT sand it. Heck if you fish you have been exposed to more lead that you ever will when doing a seam. File it down and then spread cold filler over it. If you sand lead then it can be breathed in or absorbed thru the skin. Wear a mask and rubber gloves too just for extra security.