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Old 01-16-2008, 03:06 PM
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The rear valance. This is an extremely rust-prone area on the 70 to 73 Firebirds. No patch panels are available. This one is completely rust free, just dented in below the bumper line and in need of un-denting. The upper area is supposed to look this way (the fiberglass tail panel and tail lights cover all of the area from quarter edge to quarter edge.) The only visible part is the lower valance area with the dent puller holes in it.
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Old 01-16-2008, 11:42 PM
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Wow, looks like some nice sheet metal! Other than the Lite Brite area of course, but I've seen MUCH worse here in the rust belt (WI). Hopefully the body man has strict instructions to keep all of your handy work clean on the bottom side of the car?

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Old 01-17-2008, 08:56 AM
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What method was used to remove the paint and bondo?

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Old 01-17-2008, 10:20 AM
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They used a whole lotta sanding!

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