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Old 07-14-2020, 08:58 PM
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Default Got the lead out...

I don’t always use lead....but when I do....it awesome.

Patched the lower Fendah ..of this 1971 Chevy Truck. it’s nice to work on some real steel once in a while...Click image for larger version

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Old 07-14-2020, 10:15 PM
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Sometimes the old ways are the best ways...

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Old 07-15-2020, 02:29 AM
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What's under the patch?

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Old 07-15-2020, 04:06 AM
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I've got several pounds of body lead waiting around to be used, but I have no idea how to use it, or when it should be used instead of filler.

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What's under the patch?
Rust was cut out...new metal was mig welded in...then lead to seal off the patch.

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Old 07-16-2020, 12:48 AM
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Cool. I've always had a slight hankering to try that.

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