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View Full Version : Seams at the front of the trunk on a convertible bbd564 Nov 23rd, 08, 01:16 PM Seams on the panel between the trunk lid and convertible top. Were they originally filled (not visible) or were they filled with seam sealer and visible the same way they were done on a coupe? It is a 69 if that makes a difference. DjD Nov 23rd, 08, 02:36 PM No visible seams on the ragtops, just the coupes... bbd564 Nov 23rd, 08, 04:23 PM Thanks for the help Unreal Nov 23rd, 08, 09:26 PM I've seen several restored cars where the seams were filled, but they cracked. Not sure what the correct procedure would be to prevent the cracking, but I'd research it before I just filled it with bondo. KevinW Nov 24th, 08, 04:58 AM Seam was originaly leaded. A good weld underneath and bondo is the only way to go. I don't think the verts have the same twisting issues there as coupes. There is some large re-enforcments under that area. :) Of course if you dont have good welds, then it could crack. bbd564 Nov 25th, 08, 04:39 AM Thanks again for the help! z/27 camaro Nov 26th, 08, 01:33 PM has anyone got any pics of what the coupe seams should look like when the car is painted? im getting my car repainted and im not sure what the end result should look like. so...the seam is welded and then a skim of filler? Unreal Nov 27th, 08, 01:15 AM On the coupe, the seam was just welded together.....no filler. You should see the original radius of the two parts after they are assembled. Garfields Maro Nov 27th, 08, 02:52 AM ^^^Ditto that^^^ with a skim of seam sealer. Pro-Street69Camaro468 Nov 27th, 08, 05:37 AM I'm think they were both done the same with seam sealer.The panels were spot welded in the trunk.If they were filled the seam would have to be welded on the outside for this not to crack with lead or plastic.How was it when you took it apart and which do you prefer.Is it a numbers matching car for it to be done correctly these are the questions you need to ask your self.... BPOS Nov 28th, 08, 11:41 AM Seam was originaly leaded. A good weld underneath and bondo is the only way to go. I don't think the verts have the same twisting issues there as coupes. There is some large re-enforcments under that area. :) Of course if you dont have good welds, then it could crack. True story!. I originally did mine with spot welds and bondo - the bondo cracked. Next time they got mig welded and filled w/bondo - no cracks. As I recal tearing mine apart way back when, the seam was brass brazed and then filled in with lead. Not sure if original, though. |