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Remember this area does not fit flush at the back edge (lid sticks out farther than the 1/4 panel mating with the cast cove trim piece). It does need more curve down for sure. Its a shame Mart I have thrown away panels that were way better than what you have to work with. The car is looking excellent anyway!!
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the cast cove trim pieces are already fitted and moulded in. The repair was done away from the car so I guess a little fettling is to be expected
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Ah I was wondering what was going on in the cove trim area. You have some work to do indeed.
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Yes, its going to take a bit of fettling to get a good fit...perhaps I should just use rivets and bondo, instead of welding new steel into it.... much faster and easier....but my conscience wont allow it
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mart wrote:Yes, its going to take a bit of fettling to get a good fit...perhaps I should just use rivets and bondo, instead of welding new steel into it.... much faster and easier....but my conscience wont allow it

You know...i have been watching and reading this post, gleening all the knowledge and technique that i could from it, and asking questions. But with that last comment...Mart, i have lost a big ammount of respect for you sir. That was totally uncalled for!!! I have no affiliation or relation to SteveH, so it is with a bystanders mind that i am telling you this. You went into his post and provoked him re: what he was doing...i had thought you buried the hatchet, but appearantly not. Now...you take another shot at him on your own post.

Shame on you Mart...you should delete your own last comment.

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Thanks VM, but really it is Ok. Mart has good reason to be touchy about sub-standard repairs and every right to post his thoughts and opinions here on his thread. I felt the same way you reacted, but then I considered his experiences with his car. If I had the opportunity I would be just as particular on mine.
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I made no reference to anyone regarding my comment about rivets and bondo, that is how my car was restored by the previous owner, which looked fine to the untrained eye, but was in a dangerous condition in my opinion. The part I was referring to is not structural or safety dependent , but having done all previous repairs in the correct way, I could not bring myself to do a quick bodge on the lid
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getting bored with the slow progress of the vair, so I bought this from CA....a bit ratty but No rust and an he seems to be an honest seller,Steve Dennish, you may have heard of him. It hasn't arrived yet...looking forward to having another old car to cruise in....I love the Merc, but its just too new
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Before and after pics....I often have to remind myself how far I have come
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That Green car is the wrong brand though Mart:)
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Good luck on your newest project. It's something different (and that's a good thing)
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cad-kid wrote:Good luck on your newest project. It's something different (and that's a good thing)
lets hope its more of a driver than a project :banghead:
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Anything happening on the bondo bucket?
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Gregory_Miller wrote:Anything happening on the bondo bucket?
I was hoping to paint it this year, but I got a little too involved with the Maverick. Now the Maverick is safe to drive , I can get a little more done, the engine cover is still a little off, so that is my next priority
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Almost time to get the paint brush out ....at last :banghead:
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:not worthy: :tu: :clap:

Almost six years so far! But the outcome of all your labors is really looking good! I'll bet she looks great with fresh paint applied!!

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