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Expert: William Forster - 10/3/2007


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In follow up to my previous question, I now have found a complete roof to replace the rusted out one on my 1967 Mustang coupe; when I peeled off the vinyl roof, there were huge unrepairable holes in the roof panel. The replacement roof will go from lead seam to lead seam so there will be a total replacement. While I have a welder to install the new roof, there doesn't seem to be any body who can or does lead seams anymore. Is there another way to complete those seams without lead?

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No, there is not. Eithe make a new seam about an inch above or below the existing lead seam. The seam is too deep to be filled with body filler, and the quarter/roof seam is leaded so that the area can flex without cracking. Fill it with bondo, and I promise you, it will crack within a year. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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