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Re: Body work Preparation.

To: Jason Tilley <jtilley@austin.rr.com>,
Subject: Re: Body work Preparation.
From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:51:19 -0500
Sand Blast Only by a sandblaster that knows what he is doing!!!!

I just had the trunk and hood of my 71 Stag Sandblasted.  He warped both 
panels, now I
have to fight with them to make good on it.  I checked the price of a used 
trunk lid.
It is 350.00 . Although I haven't haggled yet.

The rest of the car I will do by Grinder, DA sander and rust removing gel.

THnx
Pat





Jason Tilley wrote:

> With all the talk about welding body panels, I'm just trying to get a census
> on what other peoples procedures have been in the past in restoring cars.
>
>         I'm wondering if it is better to
>                 a) get the body sandblasted
>                                 or
>                 b) get the body chemically dipped
>
>         Also should the areas to be replaced (rusted floors) first, or should 
>it be
> done after the sandblast / chemical dip? and one last question -is it worth
> while having the frame and certain other parts Powder coated?
>
>         While I realize that there is NO golden Rule, I'm just trying to get 
>some
> input to make my restoration easier. I just pulled the body off my 76 1500,
> (very light I must add)and wanted to make life as easy as possible.
>
> Thanks for everyone's input,
>
> Jason Tilley.

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