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Title: Filling the seams
Post by: bigkountry on October 07, 2008, 12:24:30 am

For those of you that have filled the cab seams, what is the process? Do you use the metal filler or is it a weld job? I'm fixing to pull the cab in a few weeks and get started on it over the winter.

I tried searching but did not come up with much.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Filling the seams
Post by: Blazin on October 07, 2008, 07:59:44 am

The correct way to fill a seam is weld it.

Title: Re: Filling the seams
Post by: HAULIN IT on October 07, 2008, 08:27:32 am

Ditto! One area of concern is allot of time, the metal just to the side of the seam is mis-aligned or the whole seam area is high compared to the surrounding metal. This adds greatly to the work needed to make the job look correct. Have fun & post some photos! Lorne

Title: Re: Filling the seams
Post by: bigkountry on October 07, 2008, 05:51:06 pm

All I've got is time on the ol girl...lol

It will be a while before I start on it but I will do pics. I got the doors stripped down today and ready for shaving :)

Title: Re: Filling the seams
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on October 19, 2008, 01:58:35 am

Plastic fillers and fiberglass will crack in about 2 months or less.  Don't ask how I know that..  ::)