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I'm assuming he's wanting to use lead as a more durable filler because bondo can crack in a stress joint. Since he's having issues getting the lead to stick, this is a great alternative. So I mentioned the epoxy because it is a lot stronger and will act like the lead but it just isn't an alloy or metal.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

I'm assuming he's wanting to use lead as a more durable filler because bondo can crack in a stress joint. Since he's having issues getting the lead to stick, this is a great alternative. So I mentioned the epoxy because it is a lot stronger and will act like the lead but it just isn't an alloy or metal.

But you're promoting a skim coat of body filler (I hesitate to use the trade name "bondo") after working down the epoxy filler, not trying to bridge lead over an epoxy seal joint, correct? I'll wait for more input from Navy before I post anything further here.

Originally Posted by rspears

But you're promoting a skim coat of body filler (I hesitate to use the trade name "bondo") after working down the epoxy filler, not trying to bridge lead over an epoxy seal joint, correct? I'll wait for more input from Navy before I post anything further here.

And yes, a skim coat of epoxy filler is applied over the glue because you don't always get perfect surfaces when applying the glue. Also no, not trying to use the glue as a bridge over lead. Since the lead won't stick, id just use the glue. I just mentioned it because it is an option if he can not get the lead to work.

Guys Thanks for ALL the inputs but Holy cow lets not argue over my seam.
Henry Ford put these roofs together with spot welds and then rolled the lip on to the top part of the roof from the cab section and that was what made it water tight, as far as Ford was concerned or as I can see from taking this one a part. My whole reason to lead it in was to produce a weather tight seal along with a nice looking fillet at that seam. I do have a 2 part self leveling seam sealer that is used for auto body repair sitting on my work bench.
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The lead work the big car company's did was mostly to join quarter panels and such together and they didn't have any rolled lips to in-trap any acid flux ect. I've taken quarters off a camaro, the quarter and roof panels were laid one over the other and spot welded , and leaded over. There were no lips so everything could be cleaned off inside and out .

I think the biggest thing is just to keep water from seeping in to the seam and causing rust.
Maybe I should just RATROD this thing and go smoke some tires !

Originally Posted by Navy7797

Guys Thanks for ALL the inputs but Holy cow lets not argue over my seam.

My whole reason to lead it in was to produce a weather tight seal along with a nice looking fillet at that seam. I do have a 2 part self leveling seam sealer that is used for auto body repair sitting on my work bench.
Seam Sealer by 3M - Sealers by Zoro Tools Industrial Supplies

I think the biggest thing is just to keep water from seeping in to the seam and causing rust.
Maybe I should just RATROD this thing and go smoke some tires !

No-ones arguing.. just expressing opinions.. and you know we all have them and how they smell right?!?!

Add a few tacks, stiches of weld and use the seam sealer! "SEEMS" like it should work well!

My other opinion is.... Do NOT rat the truck!!!

Of course it is yours.. and you can do as you see fit! But to rat it out....

OHHhhhh the horror!!!

Originally Posted by 34_40

No-ones arguing.. just expressing opinions.. and you know we all have them and how they smell right?!?!

Add a few tacks, stiches of weld and use the seam sealer! "SEEMS" like it should work well!

My other opinion is.... Do NOT rat the truck!!!

Of course it is yours.. and you can do as you see fit! But to rat it out....

OHHhhhh the horror!!!

The Horror, the Horror, yes it would be a GREAT HORROR to rat it out. Its like a Mouse giving an Eagle the finger just before it sinks it's talon's into him,, it would be the last act !

Originally Posted by Navy7797

My whole reason to lead it in was to produce a weather tight seal along with a nice looking fillet at that seam.

Could you use a non corrosive rosin type solder flux to seal and tin the area, then apply the lead over the tinned areas?