Jay ,
The car was apparently side swiped on the right side.
The DPO who repaired it cut out the dents with a cold chisel
and used pop rivets to attach new sheet metal before filling with
gallons of Bondo. There is also a new door on that side. The bottom
of the " A " posts and door hinge mounts did have rust so I replaced both
sides with new tin. Any place that has needed some filling , I've used lead.
I have used a very small amount of plastic filler to fix imperfections in
the lead work. A magnet will stick to any part of the cars body. A better
body man could have done the job with no filler. I'm not that good. If I had
it to do over again I would choose a better tub. Still I am glad that I have
saved this car from the crusher. Also because I've done so much body work I
do not feel bad about putting a 1380cc , Datsun 5 speed , leather seats and
Wilton carpets in it. When done it will still look pretty stock. But you and
I will know better. I'm even going to paint the Datsun smooth case olive
green and get many of the other concourse details correct. When I deviate
from stock it will be deliberate . When done this car will be my silk purse.
Thanks for listening,
Mark
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type79@ix.netcom.com [SMTP:type79@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 11:45 AM
> Cc: spridget list
> Subject: Re: Sows Ear
>
> Out of curiosity, if the car is rust-free why the extensive panel, post,
> rocker
> replacement?
>
> jay fishbein
> original arms and legs
>
>
> "Hanna, Mark" wrote:
>
> > If you think that's bad,
> > I am replacing 3 of the 4 wings (fenders) , both "A" posts , one "B"
> post,
> > and one outer sill . <snip> In
> > it's defense there is zero rust on the car
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