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Old 09-25-2013, 07:36 PM
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Much better than the fiberglass hood.

Saw a similar technique used on a 1965 Falcon Ranchero. Resulted in a great look, that many people missed.
careful patient procedure with slick results! Very good. Sometimes I add some/more crown by hand, at the end of my metaltime, just to get a straightedge up and off more of the surface.
I think of that mig tic-tac maneuver as "Morse code welding".
Neat shop.
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