I am doing a body off and I am like most shade tree mechanics I am pretty good with a wrench but I am now into uncharted waters. Fiberglass repair (minor), bonding agents, rivet setting methods and tools.
Here is where I am in the restoration. I am now working on all of the underbody metal, bottom line if it is metal used to support the fiberglass it must be replaced due to rust deterioration. Some of it I have been able to sand blast and will reuse, the rest I have purchased new. Channel between "A" and "B" pillars the for the door sill (right side is shot and needs replaced) "B" pillar is rusted thru up about 2 inches on the right side, and the "B" pillar on left side is O.K. but I want to replace the body mount section. Both "A" pillars are in good shape
Here are my questions
What do I use for bonding agents? (reattach the hood surround to the body)
What weight fiber glass should I buy? (minor cracks or small hole repair where bolts broke the glass because of bolts being rusted in)
Who makes the best and easiest to use resin?
Should I spend the money for rivet set tool and backing bar?
The rivet set tools sold by Paragon, Ecklers will these fit an air hammer?
Does any one have a video or Youtube of the replacement of the Channel between the "A" and "B" pillar and replace of the lower section of the "B" pillar?
If you would rather correspond via email I can be reached at usnretmike@tampabay.rr.com
Thank a million in advance to any and all advise.
Here is where I am in the restoration. I am now working on all of the underbody metal, bottom line if it is metal used to support the fiberglass it must be replaced due to rust deterioration. Some of it I have been able to sand blast and will reuse, the rest I have purchased new. Channel between "A" and "B" pillars the for the door sill (right side is shot and needs replaced) "B" pillar is rusted thru up about 2 inches on the right side, and the "B" pillar on left side is O.K. but I want to replace the body mount section. Both "A" pillars are in good shape
Here are my questions
What do I use for bonding agents? (reattach the hood surround to the body)
What weight fiber glass should I buy? (minor cracks or small hole repair where bolts broke the glass because of bolts being rusted in)
Who makes the best and easiest to use resin?
Should I spend the money for rivet set tool and backing bar?
The rivet set tools sold by Paragon, Ecklers will these fit an air hammer?
Does any one have a video or Youtube of the replacement of the Channel between the "A" and "B" pillar and replace of the lower section of the "B" pillar?
If you would rather correspond via email I can be reached at usnretmike@tampabay.rr.com
Thank a million in advance to any and all advise.
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