Throwin' Glass and Slingin' Putty

This week the repairs on the rear body continue.  First I added a second layer of fiberglass to the layer created last week.  Then, with a solid framework to build on, I began to reshape the exterior of the panel.  I made several templates of the undamaged side to use as a go-by.



As you can see the shape of the panel was considerably different than the other side.

After considerable filler and sanding, it's nearing the correct shape again.

Unfortunately, one of the required adjustments was still structural.  The pillar at the door needed to be cut loose and offset a half inch toward the outside.  This put strain on the newly repaired strut.  So, it needs to be repaired yet again. . .



 Once the lower repair is completed, the aluminum strut can be reattached, and the cause of the problem will finally and permanently be eliminated.