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Old 03-04-2012, 06:46 PM   #68
yfs200p
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Re: 1972 4x4 Short Bed Project "Seven-Deuce"

These pictures are over in another thread on the main board, but i figured i might as well add them to the build thread too. After plenty of nervous procrastinating, i repaired the inner cab roof above the windshield. I used a Tri-Plus patch panel and only cut what i needed. All in all i think it came out alright, it took a whole Saturday and probably 4 evenings after work but im sure it would be about half that for someone with experience. Its not the easiest place to work on, but its done now nonetheless.

Here were the 2 main spots that were rotted through. I cut way around them to make sure i got it all.






Got some POR-15 in there as deep and best i could...


Being that 72's dont have the mirror mount up there, i used a little piece to fill the center in.



Got the pieces welded in. For anyone that is looking to do this, i suggest cutting the corner off your patch and welding it in separately from the rest. That way you can ensure the corner fits really nicely.



Smoothed over with Duraglas, and next will be the finishing body filler.

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