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ClassicOldsmobile.com - Body work http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums All body work discussion including vinyl tops en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:25:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg ClassicOldsmobile.com - Body work http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums Quarter removal http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/18073-quarter-removal.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:59:05 GMT Ok guys, I need some help. I need to replace the right quarter on my 69 Cutlass. I have a donor car for complete quarters. My problem is the removal... Ok guys, I need some help. I need to replace the right quarter on my 69 Cutlass. I have a donor car for complete quarters. My problem is the removal of the old panel. I can see all of the spot welds everywhere on the quarter, but I am stumped as to how the quarter and the rocker come together. I did a search on here and still couldn't find anything explaining or showing how that area is joined. So, how are and where are the quarter and the rocker welded together? Are the quarter and rocker attached to each other at all? Thanks for the help.

Kev ]]> Body work 69oldsguy http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/18073-quarter-removal.html Bonding.Fiber and steel http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17885-bonding-fiber-steel.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:06:15 GMT What is the best way to bond fiberglass hood scoops to a steel hood? I want to be able to do this without rusting or cracking afterward. What is the best way to bond fiberglass hood scoops to a steel hood?
I want to be able to do this without rusting or cracking afterward. ]]> Body work old tired rebel http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17885-bonding-fiber-steel.html Started work on my 67 C/S Conv http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17848-started-work-my-67-c-s-conv.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:55:45 GMT Told everyone I got my doors blown off !. Hood and trunk are done, Started the doors yesterday..not 1 speck of rust or bondo yet (except for the... Told everyone I got my doors blown off !.
Hood and trunk are done,
Started the doors yesterday..not 1 speck of rust or bondo yet (except for the fenders)

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]]> Body work squirell http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17848-started-work-my-67-c-s-conv.html 1968 olds cutlass tub http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17822-1968-olds-cutlass-tub.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:33:10 GMT Bad news for me. the chassis on my 68 cutlass is junk. the cowl under the windshield and air ducts are rotted out. the pinch weld is already... Bad news for me. the chassis on my 68 cutlass is junk. the cowl under the windshield and air ducts are rotted out. the pinch weld is already crumbling. The good news is the frame is near perfect. Anyone with a lead on a rust free tub PLEASE contact me. Hope everybody else's day went better. ]]> Body work NEWOLDSMAN http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17822-1968-olds-cutlass-tub.html <![CDATA[Chroming a '65 Cutlass Tail Panel]]> http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17808-chroming-65-cutlass-tail-panel.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:52:01 GMT I haven't received any answers to this question in the "Major Projects" section of the site, so I thought I'd post this question maybe more appropriately here...

While my '65 Cutlass convertible is in the body shop, I'm having the chrome re-done and the stainless polished.

What should my expectations be for the sections of the tail panel that have the satin/matte finish? Can a chrome shop reproduce both the matte and polished finishes on the same piece? Or will these sections have to be painted? I hope not the latter... that would look stupid. ]]> Body work Mongoose http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17808-chroming-65-cutlass-tail-panel.html How can I remove the trim http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17771-how-can-i-remove-trim.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:11:59 GMT Hey, does anybody know how I manage to remove the trim on the c-pillar between the body and the vinyl roof on a 71 Cutlass S because I want to weld... Hey,
does anybody know how I manage to remove the trim on the c-pillar between the body and the vinyl roof on a 71 Cutlass S because I want to weld a rust spot underneath. Do I need a special tool to do that? I don't want to damage it.
Thanks
Julian ]]> Body work Autobahnzerreisser http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17771-how-can-i-remove-trim.html <![CDATA[Window(s) for a '58 Olds 88...]]> http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17762-window-s-58-olds-88-a.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:13:30 GMT I am planning to have one of my '58 Olds 88s restored/repainted and I need to one; remove the windshield, rear window and will need new seals/rubber or 'rope'(?) to reinstall.. two; I may need to replace the windshield, due to discoloration/ 'fogging' and etching/scratches... any ideas where I can readily find the items ? or as people have suggested it might be hard to find Windshields for Oldsmobile, can I or is it possible to use a windshield from a Chevrolet... if so what year make/model?

I have looked thru some of my old car Mags and found some companies that have window seal/rubber, but mostly for Ford and Chevy cars.... not much for Olds, particularly older models.

Appreciate any help.... ]]> Body work Samson http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17762-window-s-58-olds-88-a.html Body Parts Question http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17754-body-parts-question.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:45:33 GMT Anybody know a site where I can find full rear quarter panels? Also I'm looking for a metal hood but all I can seem to find are the fiber glass hoods? ]]> Body work travisbeamon http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17754-body-parts-question.html quarter skin question http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17738-quarter-skin-question.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:32:43 GMT i cant seem to tell by the pics...does the skin go over the top edge all the way to the trunklid? i cant seem to tell by the pics...does the skin go over the top edge all the way to the trunklid? ]]> Body work leadfoot067 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17738-quarter-skin-question.html Dent on Passenger fender http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17716-dent-passenger-fender.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:54:16 GMT There is a couple of small dents and a medium sized one right above my wheel well on the front of my passenger fender on my 1969 Cutlass. I am... There is a couple of small dents and a medium sized one right above my wheel well on the front of my passenger fender on my 1969 Cutlass. I am unable to post pictures of it at the moment since I don't have a digital camera. They don't seem to be extra tricky or anything, I just have not done much bodywork in the past, I would like to try this one out. I can borrow a small hammer for bodywork and a few dollies, but other than that I don't know what tools i need or where to start. Do any of you know of some good videos that show how to do this kind of work, preferably free streamed over the internet videos ( like youtube). Or even a couple of tips for me. Thanks ]]> Body work thorpedo91 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17716-dent-passenger-fender.html Liquid Bondo http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17640-liquid-bondo.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:48:05 GMT Do some of you folks use liquid bondo (liquid polyester sprayable filler)? I am doing a bit of paint and body work on a few cars. We can get them... Do some of you folks use liquid bondo (liquid polyester sprayable filler)? I am doing a bit of paint and body work on a few cars. We can get them real straight. I have not been spraying this liquid filler but I would if that is the wise thing to do. How many coats are normally sprayed? Thanks for any advice. ]]> Body work redvettemike http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17640-liquid-bondo.html 51 Super 88 stone guards and sash trim http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17634-51-super-88-stone-guards-sash-trim.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:11:57 GMT I have a 51 Super 88 4 dr. that has all the side trim shaved. I really like the original looks and have collected some of the original parts. I... I have a 51 Super 88 4 dr. that has all the side trim shaved. I really like the original looks and have collected some of the original parts.

I think most of it will be straight forward except the stone guards and sash.
I see square flat tabs on the stone guards in the lip edge. The stripped doors I have seen have rounds holes for both pieces. Is there a large mounting plate that attach's to the stone guards or several small ones? Do I need to come up with an alternate way to mount them?

Any help would be appreciated.

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]]> Body work mo381 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17634-51-super-88-stone-guards-sash-trim.html undercoating http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17598-undercoating.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:31:11 GMT Over the last few days i purchased a needle scaler and cleared off all the old peeling undercoating off my 73,,,,I also clean up alot of the surface... Over the last few days i purchased a needle scaler and cleared off all the old peeling undercoating off my 73,,,,I also clean up alot of the surface rust under the car.. Sprayed a nice coating of eastwood rustconvertor,,,,And then sprayed a gallon of undercoating under it and the rear wheel wells,,It looks nice..Will post pics soon...She should be back on the road hopefully soon... ]]> Body work 1973olds98 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17598-undercoating.html 68 442 Roof/Sail Replacement http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17575-68-442-roof-sail-replacement.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:50:32 GMT Ok guys, here's the issue. Got the car media blasted last week. Roof is pinholed all over with some bigger holes as well and so is one sail panel.

--Tamraz offers a new roof for $350 with roughly $150 in S+H to add on.
--A few friends recommend using Durabond and just skimming it.
--Found a roof and sails from a desert car in AZ for roughly $600. I can drive there to get the parts.
--Another buddy mentioned getting a whole new body to throw on the frame. None found available yet.

Add all this to the fact that my quarters need replaced too so I have a repair that goes into a repair, that goes into a repair.

I live in Las Vegas, willing to travel some for parts. What do you guys recommend? I'm a lil overwhelmed here.:confused: And like EVERYONE else, I'm broke. This car isn't supposed to be a concourse resto, but I want it looking pretty damn nice. ]]> Body work Jolly Green http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17575-68-442-roof-sail-replacement.html a lot of body work to do http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17546-lot-body-work-do.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:02:57 GMT Hi all. I survived a car crash a few weeks back with practically no damage on me or anyone else... unlike my 1968 442. It seems that only the... Hi all.

I survived a car crash a few weeks back with practically no damage on me or anyone else... unlike my 1968 442. It seems that only the body (of the car) took damage, roof for most of all but also the skin panels on both sides of the car.

So now I'm trying to figure out what to do with the car. If I start to restore it, there are two options in my opinion:
1. I'll have someone to straighten the dents and the roof aswell
2. I get the skin panels and if possible the whole roof (body+skin) from some salvage yard.

I'll go with the cheaper option. The problem is I live in Europe so salvage yards specialized in old american cars are close to none to my knowledge, at least in the region where I live. Anyhow, to decide which option to go with I would appreciate any help trying to find part dealers, preferably from east coast since the parts need to be shipped to the old continent. So far I've found a bunch of dealers selling repro panels for 442s (Brother Automotive Products, Yearone...).

Also I would like to know what panels are interchangeable between 68 and 69 models. Same thing with cutlass VS 442. How about hardtop VS convertible (since the passenger side windows busted it may be cheaper to buy the whole passenger side door)?

I'll post some pics later on, thanks

MJ ]]> Body work OldTimer http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/body-work/17546-lot-body-work-do.html