----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan & Roger van Hoy" I just picked up a nice rust-free set of fenders for my '58 DeSoto Firedome in California after a five year search for a good reasonable pair. Problem is they're from a '57; same sheet metal but side trim in a different place and those hellacious double chrome spears on top. What's the best way to fill in the holes? I've heard they can be welded a little at a time from the outside in, and that's preferable to bondo. Any other suggestions? --Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '56 Plymouth, '66 Plymouth, '41 Dodge ************************************************************* I weld up the holes. Using .035 wire, I drop the "heat"of my spark a little and work my way around the edge, jumping from hole-to-hole to not build up too much heat. Once filled, I grind off the mess on both sides, often finding a little more touch up to be done. Repeat process until satisfied. You can use water in a spray bottle to control heat build up as an option. I thought you had a 58 Fireflite 2HT ? What is this Firedome ? B. ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options,
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