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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: 8Cuda]
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12/18/08 02:58 AM
12/18/08 02:58 AM
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Middleton, ID
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Best approach I would say is to hang a new quarter panel on it. You could make a panel that fits in their after cutting the rusted spots out, but it would take someone who had some metal forming skills. If you have these skills, go for it.
Kyle
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: 8Cuda]
#169752
12/18/08 09:14 AM
12/18/08 09:14 AM
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Jacksonville Florida
elitecustombody
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one of my tricks is before you cut it out, make patch panel,while beating and shaping it,keep laying it over the problem are to get the right shape and curvature,once you know the patch panel lays nice and flat up against the old pitted spot,trace out cut line and proceed with cutting the rusted out metal then weld a new patch in, it will help you to keep filler to a minimum, good old English wheel would come in handy,but if you have no access to sheetmetal forming equipment, few hammers and a block of wood will do
good luck
Stefan
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: elitecustombody]
#169753
12/18/08 09:50 AM
12/18/08 09:50 AM
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Kingsburg Calif.
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one of my tricks is before you cut it out, make patch panel,while beating and shaping it,keep laying it over the problem are to get the right shape and curvature,once you know the patch panel lays nice and flat up against the old pitted spot,trace out cut line and proceed with cutting the rusted out metal then weld a new patch in, it will help you to keep filler to a minimum, good old English wheel would come in handy,but if you have no access to sheetmetal forming equipment, few hammers and a block of wood will do
good luck
Stefan
 and since you're in Cali I suspect the rest of the panel is in decent shape. I'd simply replace the area. If a vinyl top is going back on don't assume it's going to hide imperfections. You'd be surprised how imperfect shaping will show thru a top.
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: Quikshft]
#169754
12/18/08 12:06 PM
12/18/08 12:06 PM
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Kelowna, B.C. Canada
DPelletier
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Yep, cut it out and replace with a patch. If you don't have the skills to make the patch, look around for a good metal guy. Even a good HVAC shop guy could make one.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: 8Cuda]
#169755
12/18/08 12:07 PM
12/18/08 12:07 PM
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What would be the best approach to repair the rusted areas of my quarter panels on my 70 Cuda 440?
my suggestion- Find someone who is restoring a Cuda convertible,and get the unused upper 1/4 from a reproduction full 1/4 like those that AMD makes.
Or just buy an AMD full 1/4 ,cut off the part you need,and sell the 1/4 to a convertible owner 
Last edited by killerbee70; 12/18/08 12:09 PM.
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Re: Rust repair help
#169756
12/18/08 04:44 PM
12/18/08 04:44 PM
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Ansonia, CT
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Perhaps a great candidate for that zinc spray process........
If you have somebody near that does it.
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: CJK440]
#169761
12/21/08 06:54 PM
12/21/08 06:54 PM
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Shopping @ HoBo Fright
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Perhaps a great candidate for that zinc spray process........
If you have somebody near that does it.
i agree a member here at moparts mr.b think in ohio does it or at least he used to also does polishing and plating of trim now
he has pics of this sray welder system.looks like it works great when you can blast the metal clean on both sides then fill
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: 8Cuda]
#169763
12/24/08 09:16 PM
12/24/08 09:16 PM
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West Coast, USA
jbc426
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Clean all the primer and rust off it, put some duct tape on the back side to plug the holes, and skim a coat of Almetal on it. Block it, prime it and do your finish work. You can do it and the body seam at the same time. Once finished, 99.999% of people would never know the difference, and if done right it would last for years.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Rust repair help
[Re: BarrsRestoration]
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12/25/08 04:19 AM
12/25/08 04:19 AM
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West Coast, USA
jbc426
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If done right it WILL last for years. Duct tape and Allmetal AIN'T the right way to fix it, but I'll bet he knows that.
Come on now, you DO remove the duct tape once the Almetal hardens, and no it's not the "right" way, but it does work rather well. It's hard to argue the speed, cost, durability and appropriateness for those who don't have the means or the money for the "right" way. Not everyone can afford fancy metal work and/or expensive tools. 
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Man...that sure is a nice lookin Whirly Jig! 
from Asheville ended up buying it. 
