Mark can I ask a NEWB bodywork and welding question? I can weld but not too good on the metal work yet. I am filling the side marker lights on a 1971 Nova. Do you form the metal at all before putting it on or not? Also where do I get those magents? Thanks for help. I appreciate it.

Lance

Lance,

I'm LMAO... I was just on the bullet and was about to copy and past to answer your question. The magnets I got threw Spruce Aircraft Supply.

You want to put the filler peace in place as if it were never removed to begin with. What ever shape and contour it is. You want to make it a zero gap fitment to the best of you ability. Make sure you have access to the back side for a little hammer and dolly. Tack weld it in place alternating corners and watch what the metal is doing. If and when it starts to shrink hammer on the weld to help bring it back up. Keep doing this till it's fully welded.

Do a little more hammer and dolly to rase the weld seam (remember to just hammer on the weld and not the surrounding metal). Just nock down the top of the weld without touching the surface metal. Keep doing this process until the weld disappears and the transition between the filler peace and body is a smooth transition.

Keep in mind these steps can and will be used in different order. It's a good start. Use a little common sense and a boat load of patience.

Hope this helps...

Mark

Mark, that is a riot. I put it out all over so I could get some responses.

What is your opinion on using panel bonding adhesive and putting the metal on from the backside with the stuff. One guy on the bullet said to use that and no welding. Never heard of that.

No go on the adhessive in my opinion. Unless that's your only choice. Putting it back to stock like it was never touched is the best way.

That's what I thought. I never heard of any of you guys that do these high end builds using that stuff. Thanks a lot for the help. I really really appreciate it. Love that Cuda, bad car!!!

Wow Mark, I went to your website. You build some awesome stuff! My god. You aren't some novice car guy. Very very nice stuff. I see the turbo plumbing you have done. Wow. The nova I am talking about with the marker lights I am putting in an LS1 with a turbo. Making it all myself except the headers. Using truck manifolds.

Thanks for the props.:D The site is way out dated. Need to update on the pics and change a few things. Hopefully soon.

Good luck with your car. Any questions on plumbing or metal feel free to call.

Mark

Sharp looking car. Nice work.