Mopar Muscle – October 2019

(Barré) #1

The AMD panel is a virtual match for


the original, so up to about an inch


of overlap will cause the new part to


mostly self-align against the old.


When its correct position is confirmed,


it should be firmly clamped in place.


With the new part clamped to the old, a


saw (or cut-off wheel) is run through the


overlapped area to trim both parts and


to leave a perfect gap for butt-welding


the two together.


Here’s approximately the max amount


of overlap that should be allowed.


There needs to be enough to make


a clean cut through both panels, but


too much can hinder proper fitting of


the new onto the old.


After the wheelhouse is generously


trimmed and blasted to remove the


e-coating, a final cut line is determined


that will leave an adequate overlap over


the original panel.

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