[eric65]

it looks to be in good shape
Next step a coat of SPI epoxy wait an hour or two then another coat of SPI epoxy wait 30 minutes and another coat of SPI epoxy
Sand with 80 or 180 depending then can go 220 to 320
More coats of SPI epoxy sand 320 then start wet sanding SPI epoxy as many coats as needed

Did you test fit the bumper to the fenders to see if it shrunk or needs material to match the fender fit for front alignment? The bumper may need material added for which you can use the 3M flex bumper filler then start the SPI epoxy

[scott70]

Originally Posted by eric65

it looks to be in good shape
Next step a coat of SPI epoxy wait an hour or two then another coat of SPI epoxy wait 30 minutes and another coat of SPI epoxy
Sand with 80 or 180 depending then can go 220 to 320
More coats of SPI epoxy sand 320 then start wet sanding SPI epoxy as many coats as needed

Did you test fit the bumper to the fenders to see if it shrunk or needs material to match the fender fit for front alignment? The bumper may need material added for which you can use the 3M flex bumper filler then start the SPI epoxy

Yes we had the nose on and after new core support bushings and a repair of the metal. Got the fender to door gaps the best we could. The nose is a little shy on length because of shrinkage...the hood width won't allow us to move the fenders any closer. It would take quite a bit of bumper filler on the ends to get it out to the fenders. I've seen a number of restored cars that the fenders aren't flush with the sides of the nose. The hood is also slightly higher than the nose when the hood is closed,, only in the center though. Also seen a number of 70 GTO with the same issue.