So I just went and laid on the ground and looked up at the 10 - 2 cut edge. I took a few shots.
Welding a bead is in a LOT of extra work including exterior panel work, and there is nothing UN right about trimming the edge.
Now on the front fenders......Entirely different story on this car. Yes we welded a bead because the strength was gone. On the rear quarter, tons of strength