Quote Originally Posted by bluestang67 View Post
Randy you got started , I wonder how a shrinking disc would help on the marks on the second lid may eliminate them all giving you some good sheet metal patches .
Hmmmm.....not sure I understand what you mean, Bobby. Which lid are you suggesting I use the shrinking disc on?
The lower section of both lids is kinda the problem. On my original lid, my dad welded the inner structure to the outer skin in such a way that makes it kinda impossible to remove. That's what created all those waves on it.

After removing the skim coat of bondo on the new lid, I discovered all those dents, which I have managed to straighten quite a bit. Some more hammer & dolly work will make it much better. I'll probably still need a skim coat but it will be way thinner than it was.
Once I finish patching the rusty lower corners, I should be able to finish it out to look pretty good. That's what I'm hoping for anyway! Once I get the lid repaired, I'll concentrate on the lower pan and make it fit the lid properly.

Here are some pics of the nasty corner I cut off the lower right side. The left one isn't quite this bad but it will still need some attention.
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I think I successfully welded up several small holes across the lower section here. Once I get them ground smooth I know for sure.
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