My build "White Fang"

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  1. stumanchu

    stumanchu Stuart

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  2. rag9836

    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    Four months later... back at it. Started on the fender to cowl apron and lord it does not want to budge. How many spot welds on these aprons?

    Now I have the time...

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    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    Just about a year with no real progress, finally getting back at it.

    One more stubborn cowl apron that won’t come off!!! 00BBF729-19A6-4916-975B-1F54E27CDD66.jpeg
     
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    I just went through the whole cowl repair thing. I ended up making all my own patches and cowl hats. Lotta fun.....
     
  7. rag9836

    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    I am seriously about to take it to a shop and be done with cowl. Getting frustrated

    anyone know any shops in Riverside, CA?
     
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  9. rag9836

    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    Passenger side cowl apron, I've drilled out all the spot welds, she's not budging. I removed driver's side pretty easily...passenger is just not moving.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You probably don't have all of the spot welds drilled out. Some are very subtle and hard to find. Hit the seams with a wire wheel or some sandpaper and that will "expose" them.
     
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    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    I am at the point where I just miss driving this thing... about to throw her back together and leave body as a survivor and enjoy her.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Funny how we reach that point. I planned to have mine be the first car I finished but I just want to drive it. Think I'll make the Malibu the one that's nice instead.
     
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    From what I see it looks like you have missed a few spot welds. Run a wire wheel all over it to remove as much paint as possible. You may not have them drill deep enough.
     
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    rag9836 1972 Comet, 67K

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    Boom! Hopefully I've learned enough on spot weld removal that the next phase won't take nearly as long.
     
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    Good deal! Careful moving it around so it doesn't get all out of wack.
     

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