Cinnamon 75 Duster \
Worked on the left fender today. Had a couple pinholes around the side light and in the lower section near the rocker that turned out to be small rot spots. Started by patching lower (not pictured). turned out OK, but patch 'sunk' a little over the area with inner brace so can't get behind it to push it closer, but it's solid now. Will just take a little more filler than I'd like. I have no delusions of doing zero-filler bodywork, but trying to keep to an 8th inch or so max. This was my first real try at butt welding. Here's the progression of the sidelight patch. Checked fit and marker sits nice and flat, will just need a thin coat of glaze. Too cold to do any fill work now. Will do that in spring.
Worked on the left fender today. Had a couple pinholes around the side light and in the lower section near the rocker that turned out to be small rot spots. Started by patching lower (not pictured). turned out OK, but patch 'sunk' a little over the area with inner brace so can't get behind it to push it closer, but it's solid now. Will just take a little more filler than I'd like. I have no delusions of doing zero-filler bodywork, but trying to keep to an 8th inch or so max. This was my first real try at butt welding. Here's the progression of the sidelight patch. Checked fit and marker sits nice and flat, will just need a thin coat of glaze. Too cold to do any fill work now. Will do that in spring.