Pull it out or replace the panel?

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PhyrraM
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Pull it out or replace the panel?

Post by PhyrraM »

I pretty much hate bodywork. I've drilled out spotwelds and replaced a core support before and I can handle that job. How does that compare to trying to save all that labor and just beating my panels back into shape?

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Post by fishbone79 »

IMHO, it's much easier to drill out the spot welds and zap in a new piece... but I am pretty anal about those things. Fitment just never seems to be quite right when you have to mush things around, and it usually ends up taking longer.
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Post by cj91legss »

i was going to re weld my core support when i wrecked my wagon... never had access to a welder at the time so i never got to it. it'sall bolt on right now. makes motor swaps easy tho :)
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