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Remember when you had to choose between a lead sled and a plastic filler job?
I picked the lead for a '57 Chevy fender repair about 15 years ago, just to keep the old skills alive. It took twice as long as modern filler but the owner loved that authentic feel. Anyone still do lead work on classic cars, or is it all gone now?
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kelly.daniel7d ago
Oh man, that's awesome you did that. I mean, it's a total pain but it just feels right on an old car. I tried it on a '65 Mustang quarter panel a few years back, just a small section. It took me forever to get it smooth, and I probably burned through a pound of solder. But seeing that finished metal, no filler hiding under the paint, man it was worth the hassle. Feels like you're really saving a piece of the car's history, you know? I don't do it often, but for the right project I'll still break out the torch.
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paul_owens257d ago
A pound of solder on one quarter panel?
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