In a message dated 97-08-18 11:24:46 EDT, you write:
<< Subj: Patch panels vs. complete panel
Date: 97-08-18 11:24:46 EDT
From: bschwartz@encad.com (Barry Schwartz)
Sender: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
Reply-to: bschwartz@encad.com (Barry Schwartz)
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Just finished installing (fitting) a lower rear quarter, right hand, front,
patch panel on the project ’70 Spitfire. Almost finished with the entire
panel replacement, YEAH!!! I've yet to replace the lower rear for the same
(the last of the panels, except for the right door skin). It took almost
the same amount of time as replacing the entire rear fender (wing) on the
left, and I haven't even replaced the lower rear as mentioned. Part of
this was due to the poor quality of the patch panel, and I was not entirely
happy with the results, requiring filler :-{ (not yet applied) to get the
proper finish. I kind of regret going this route on this side, and now
wish I had just replaced the entire rear fender as I did on the left. Has
anybody else encountered this?
Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
Bschwartz@encad.com
72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire )
70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
73 Ford Courier ( parts hauler ) >>
Yep!,
I did the patch panels on both sides og my GT-6.
They didnt fit worth a danm. Had to use alot of bondo to get things straight.
I i had it to do again i would replace the whole panel. The difference in
cost just dosnt justify the amount of work and the quality of the finished
job in my mind.
Good Luck!
Dan Arrington(Near Portland,Oregon)
gt6nut@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/gt6nut/gt6nut.htm
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