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02-01-2023, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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Lead in the seams - 1932
Did Ford put lead in the seams to hid them? About every time I try and fix a seam / or weld on seam I run into lead...
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02-01-2023, 04:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: Lead in the seams - 1932
Yes, depending on year of mfg. What year are we talking about?
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02-01-2023, 04:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Lead in the seams - 1932
1932 Ford Cabriolet.
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02-01-2023, 05:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Lead in the seams - 1932
Sorry, you stated 1932 and I missed it.
I'm not aware of lead being used on seams of any '32 Fords, but I stand to be corrected by more experienced '32 owners. |
02-01-2023, 05:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: Lead in the seams - 1932
Virtually all brand manufacturers used welded/spot welded seams to connect body panels together. These were then filled, using lead filler to hide them.
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02-01-2023, 06:01 PM | #6 |
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02-02-2023, 01:14 PM | #7 |
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Re: Lead in the seams - 1932
Just think of lead as "body filler" back in this era. Given the number of seams in these bodies, there would always be slight imperfections/waves that needed to be filled and filed smooth prior to primer and paint.
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