tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post5814002200125455853..comments2023-07-22T10:27:12.952-04:00Comments on 1963 Corvette Sting Ray - Split Window Coupe - Restoration: Drivers Side Door - Sheetmetal RepairJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-79034794015128203602011-04-21T21:42:28.700-04:002011-04-21T21:42:28.700-04:00That was a little trick I learned a year ago when ...That was a little trick I learned a year ago when we were working on the A and B pillars. Found it on line like most of the other cool little tricks. The ear plugs in the threaded holes before paint was my idea but I am sure someone else did it somewhere sometime before me.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-20671355072347034132011-04-20T20:35:10.632-04:002011-04-20T20:35:10.632-04:00So are you learning about all these cool little fi...So are you learning about all these cool little fix it tricks as you go along, or have you found people on the web that are helping you? The little magnet trick as a example. That was Very cool. Jim pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-31966565601630841912011-04-16T23:03:28.088-04:002011-04-16T23:03:28.088-04:00Brian,
I decided to trim the fiberglass back just...Brian,<br /><br />I decided to trim the fiberglass back just enough to make the weld. I used real short bursts on the welder to keep the heat down. The fiberglass held up real nice. The area where the sheet metal and fiberglass meet will be filled with 3M Ultrapro Sealant, a flexible material that can be sanded and painted. I added a picture of the completed repair at the end of the posting. Primer and block sanding will take care of any remaining irregularities. Thanks for the comments and question.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-55391507761690890492011-04-16T20:04:44.934-04:002011-04-16T20:04:44.934-04:00I think you will need some luck to tackle that one...I think you will need some luck to tackle that one,looks like the rust extends under the fiberglass.Do you need to remove the fiberglass skin to get to the rust?Love the blog, keep up the excellent work.BrianBriannoreply@blogger.com