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fixing hole in tail panel trim

Posted By: cornet684me

fixing hole in tail panel trim - 08/27/08 02:52 AM

i just bought a rear tail panel trim for my 68 dodge coronet r/t, the problem is , it has a hole drilled in the very center, what is the best way to fix this hole, i am putting on a restoration,
street show car, luckily, the hole is in the center , easy spot to fix, can some please give me insight on how to fix this hole?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: fixing hole in tail panel trim - 08/27/08 09:27 AM

weld a small patch over the hole from the back side,dimple,thin layer of filler.
Posted By: cornet684me

Re: fixing hole in tail panel trim - 08/27/08 11:03 PM

weld wth what kind of welder? i do not have access to a welder, can i use j b weld or somthing like it?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: fixing hole in tail panel trim - 08/28/08 09:34 AM

no on the jb weld! take the panel off and bring it to a body shop,muffler shop,or local repair gararge and have a small patch of metal welded on. it could also be brazed,go easy on the heat to prevent warping it.
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