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<blockquote data-quote="Terry" data-source="post: 382164" data-attributes="member: 7374"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>im in the process of improving my panel alignment for my 72 Mach 1 prior to paint, I have noticed a lot of issues with this. Firstly I have prepared all my panels first by bare metal stripping followed by, dolly repair, 2k etch, filler, then high fill 2k primer.</p><p></p><p>i have refitted the panels to the car at this point to look at the panel alignment with each other, with this I have found misalignment with most, after adjusting the fit multiple times I have locked them into position at the best point I can get through bolting, I still have issues with one of my doors about 1/8 from top to bottom with the gap at the door latch side, I am considering welding the edge of the door slowly to build up the edge to improve the fit ?</p><p> next the eurethane bumper does not fit well, not sure what I can do with this yet any ideas appreciated,</p><p></p><p>One of the front fender extensions does not fit nice, I would like to bend it about 1/16 but worried about it being brittle and snapping any ideas doing this ?</p><p></p><p>i have noticed the quarter panels do not marry with each other when fitting the trunk lid, maybe 3/16 out on one side , also one front indicator is approx 3/16 out compared to the other side.</p><p></p><p>to me it seems the car was not jigged perfectly prior to spot welding it together I say this as it has never had a major crash only superficial damage.</p><p></p><p>has anyone had similar experience with these issues? If so, how should I tackle them.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p></p><p>Terry from Australia.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]47985[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]47986[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Terry, post: 382164, member: 7374"] Hi All, im in the process of improving my panel alignment for my 72 Mach 1 prior to paint, I have noticed a lot of issues with this. Firstly I have prepared all my panels first by bare metal stripping followed by, dolly repair, 2k etch, filler, then high fill 2k primer. i have refitted the panels to the car at this point to look at the panel alignment with each other, with this I have found misalignment with most, after adjusting the fit multiple times I have locked them into position at the best point I can get through bolting, I still have issues with one of my doors about 1/8 from top to bottom with the gap at the door latch side, I am considering welding the edge of the door slowly to build up the edge to improve the fit ? next the eurethane bumper does not fit well, not sure what I can do with this yet any ideas appreciated, One of the front fender extensions does not fit nice, I would like to bend it about 1/16 but worried about it being brittle and snapping any ideas doing this ? i have noticed the quarter panels do not marry with each other when fitting the trunk lid, maybe 3/16 out on one side , also one front indicator is approx 3/16 out compared to the other side. to me it seems the car was not jigged perfectly prior to spot welding it together I say this as it has never had a major crash only superficial damage. has anyone had similar experience with these issues? If so, how should I tackle them. Regards Terry from Australia. [ATTACH]47985._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]47986._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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