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Trunk opening spot welds?

Started by kent, February 06, 2019, 09:10:13 PM

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kent

Ok guys here we go again. After intensive research :roll eyes: I am forced to ask this question.  Well I did check here and at the 70 Charger Registry, my own photo's from 15 years ago. And even checked out Vangaurd motors.  So here it goes. Can you see the spot weld impressions on the trunk opening corners just above the tail lights? I've checked many pictures and I can't see any. They all seem to be smooth at the seam line with no welds visible. Don't mind the English language.  :tongue: You can see them at the top of the trunk opening but not at the bottom. I'm wondering if they were finished at the factory or were they done by previous paint jobs or restorations??
I've have included a picture of the area where I'm talking about.

Thanks for taking the time to look.
Kent

kent

Bump for the weekend crowd.
Anybody have a picture of an original? :shruggy:
Kent

Nacho-RT74

they are usually filled with lead to make them look smooth
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

kent

Thank you Nacho. I wasn't 100% sure on that. All the pictures that I have found on here and other spots all seem to be smooth and finished. I guess mine will be smooth and finished.

Thanks again Nacho for the help.
Take care.
Kent

westcoastdodge

yep my seam was lead filled pretty much as well,looked original,just removed mine on a 68 charger and had to melt it out :2thumbs:
I don't care what is is designed to do,I want to know what it can do.
Gene Kranz

kent

Thanks for the reply WCD. Yes I remember lead being there. Just wasn't sure if it was original or not. Thanks again westcoastdodge.
Kent

tan top

unrestored 70 charger pictures below,
FWIW on mine that was previously  unrestored all original panels   , there was calking / sealer in the gap  :shruggy:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

kent

Perfect tan top. Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you my man.
Kent

cincyboy

68 second owner, Yes mine was filled with lead.