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Old 07-09-2012 | 01:35 PM
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also had to do some bondo work because of rust will sand and paint later
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Old 07-09-2012 | 02:14 PM
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I cut and folded my rear fenders. My question is when you do the rear quarter panel area, does it need to be welded?
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Old 07-09-2012 | 04:04 PM
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Ive seen people use self tapers.. so not necessarily. But i'd probably call it the cleanest option.
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Old 07-09-2012 | 05:27 PM
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Ive seen people use self tapers.. so not necessarily. But i'd probably call it the cleanest option.
I used self tappers
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Old 07-09-2012 | 05:47 PM
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And i guess thats where i seen it from
Lol been a while since i looked at this thread. Guess i forgot
lol as long as you take your time it should look good.
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Old 07-09-2012 | 05:49 PM
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Ya i just have to finish up sanding the bondo and then paint and it will look great
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Old 07-09-2012 | 06:03 PM
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Use a sealer before you paint it
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Old 07-09-2012 | 06:08 PM
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Ok. I'll pick some up on the way home.
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Old 07-09-2012 | 06:09 PM
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Next week I think I'm going to lift the front end more because its racking really bad. And u can tell even more with the quarter panals gone.
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Old 07-09-2012 | 11:31 PM
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Good thing this happened when I pulled into the garage.

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Old 07-09-2012 | 11:46 PM
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That always sucks. Hey when are you going to join the club?
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Old 07-09-2012 | 11:48 PM
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Ya i welded it up for the time being. Idk when's the next meet and everything
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Old 07-09-2012 | 11:50 PM
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Second week in August. Check the website out for more info.
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Old 07-11-2012 | 08:03 PM
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so mounted my new spare on the bead lock rim. also moved my license plate below the tire. now it looks a lot cleaner
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Old 07-11-2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
so mounted my new spare on the bead lock rim. also moved my license plate below the tire. now it looks a lot cleaner
How much are you asking again? lol
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