In a message dated 8/18/00 10:26:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
gvwilhelm@home.com writes:
> I recently overheard a couple of old hot rodders talk about using some
> type of glue to fasten new sheet metal in order to replace rusted out
> cab corners on the 50's chevy/gmc trucks. The alleged advantages
> included not having to deal with the distortion that creeps in when you
> weld and also the joint is less prone to rusting. I'm not sure if they
> were pulling my leg or not so I thought I would put it up on the list
> for discussion. Seems to me that for this type of non-structural repair
> that this is not too far-fetched an idea??
>
> Has anybody heard of this? What is the procedure and what type of glue
> is used?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon
>
> '51 GMC 5 window 1/2 ton - 261 cu - 4 speed
I've heard about it too...some type of adhesive, I think Eastwood sells it,
take a look at the site...www.eastwoodco.com, it may have info.
Mike
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