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To be honest, my old air compressor wasn't powerful enough to run the DA I bought so I had to use a finishing sander. I have a block, but no, I wasn't sure how to use it. As a matter of fact,...

Well last weekend I started the bodywork. It was a rough time too! I am just working panel by panel, so I started with the right front fender. I stripped it down to the metal with some 36 grit and...

Great, thanks man! I will be starting this in a couple weeks so I'm mentally preparing now, lol! I'll keep everyone posted with pics of my progress!

No, it makes perfect sense, lol! Now instead of buyin the panels pre made for big $$$, couldn't I make them out of sheet metal? And last but not least, what all supplies am I going to need to Git...

Let me remind you that I'm an ameature, lol! So I take it this stuff goes on before the welds are made??

Excellent! I will begin the process in the next two weeks and keep you all updated regularly.


FMXhellraiser: What is a weld through primer??

I guess I just need to strip it down and get some more pics of what I'm dealin' with. But lets say I get lucky and the bad spots will be taken care of with the panels. The patch panels come pre-cut...

O.K., so I was thinking that since all of the rust is on the bottom half of the panels I could just buy replacement panels for them. What do you think???

Well then do you guys know a good, CHEAP place too look for new/old panels? Also, what all do I need to look for?

Driver Side Lower Front Fender

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/unkut2003/a004.jpg

Passenger Rear Quarter Panel (behind wheel well)
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Driver Side Rear Quarter by Bumper

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/unkut2003/a003.jpg

Driver Side Around Trim

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/unkut2003/a002.jpg

Thanks for all of the imput so far. Here are the requested pics to give you all an idea of what I'm workin with.....

Driver Side Quarter Panel Dent...

Hi everyone. It's been awhile since I last posted because I'm a beginner in the field of restoration and I've begun the process on my '66 Caprice! I am finishing up the engine/tranny and am about...