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Re: "Crack of Doom"

To: FCheney@kinneyassoc.com
Subject: Re: "Crack of Doom"
From: miker15@juno.com
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 19:25:53 EDT
On Mon, 28 Sep 1998 10:07:12 -0400 Fred Cheney <FCheney@kinneyassoc.com>
writes:
>I am the new owner of a 1972 "B".  In reading the various catalogs I
>have come across reference to cracks in the doors being called the
>"crack of doom".  My car exhibits cracks as described.  My question 
>is:
>can these cracks be repaired or must I replace the door skins.
>Secondly, if they can be repaired where can I find detailed repair
>guidelines?

They can be repaired by welding a plate behind the crack - i looked for a
post from a few months ago that detailed it very well but couldnt find it
- anyone got it to hand??

>
>My second question is in regards to under-hood colors.  Are the inner
>fender wells to be painted in body color?  

Yes

Lastly, what color are the air intakes meant to be?  Mine are yellow but
I have seen photos showing them black.
>
Do you mean the Air filter covers Fred? - if so, they should be black

mike robson
69 roadster
70 BGT
53 Riley


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