Rex writes:
>Despite what you may read and see in Practical Classics and Car Restorer,
it
>is always better to bolt on new sheetmetal parts than to cut, fabricate,
and
>weld patch panels. Unless you like working in sheet metal, or are very
>masochistic.
Makes me recall an article I saw in that very magazine. They took what
appeared to be a complete TR6, removed the paint, and started cutting away
all the metal that had rust on it. In the end, they showed a picture of a
pile of metal scraps which were supposedly the "good" pieces. Many
Heritage parts later, they had a complete new TR6 again. I was never quite
sure if they were serious, or if it was "English" humor. I can't imagine
they took new body panels and cut out holes simply to weld in original
panel pieces with no rust. But, then they do have rust of the likes we
rarely see out here.
Jay
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