weld the seam or not?

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  1. Matterick

    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    The seam between the rear quarter panel and the rocker...most of you guys just weld it up together?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Depends if you want it to look stock, or not. I like the seam.
     
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    I left the seam. I ground the area on the rocker and the quarter panel. Applied a nice coat of 3M 8115 panel bond to both parts, then installed the quarter. Clamped it in place using Cleco pins. What squeezed out I just wiped away. Now that it is cured it will create a perfect weather proof barrier.

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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    Awesome info! thanks! (y)
     
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    I welded it up, but I'm Also welding up the marker lights.. One side that's in primer looks awesome, way better without that seam.. But that's only my opinion and it's my car :)
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Do you have a picture of the seam welded?
     
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    this is the only pic i got right now..not the best. if you want another just let me know.
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    Wasn't gonna weld the seam, saw your pics this morning........ seams welded up now! (y)
     
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    you still have the 8in rear or a 9in?
     
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    The previous owner welded mine up, but when i get to the back of the car its getting un-welded! Yes for the seam!!!!
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Was it welded poorly or you just don't like the look of it?
     
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    i'm in for the seam.seems odd i just like the look better.doesn't mean it's better.:bouncy::bananaman
     
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    I don't think it was welded.....just mudded! I just like the look of the lines on our cars! Besides it makes you work harder to make it look original which the majority of ours is not!
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    Even though welding it was way less work, it looks so much better. Doesnt detract from the body lines
     
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