Gerahead's 71 Dart

Got the initial sanding done and applied 2-3 coats of hi-build to all the panels, except the hood. Sanded them all down and there were still some small low areas. I decided to skim coat those low spots, reapply hi-build to the treated areas and sand. I have the doors and deck lid done and I am stokes about how they turned out. They are now as smooth as a baby's booty!
I attached the front and rear extension housings to check fit and it's a good thing I did it now! Due to the new, aftermarket quarter skin, the pass side had a huge gap between the edge of the quarter and the housing. In some spots, the gap was over an 1/8". I welded some 3/32 tig wire into the area of the gap and then ground it back for a nice finish between the two parts. The front pass side housing had a subtle dent in it that created an edge mismatch to the body line in the center of the fender. I know hammering pot metal is dangerous, but I gave it a try anyway. I got it pretty close that way and am in the process of tweaking the shape with filler. It is turning out pretty well.
Between the cost of materials and the beer consumed doing this work, this part of the project is costing me a fortune!! L8r

Jim