Thinking About Welding Your Classic Car Panels? You Might Be Doing It Wrong…
Fixing rust and replacing panels on your classic? Before you fire up the MIG or TIG, this conversation could save you time, money, and future headaches.
In this episode, we sit down with Larry Shirley, a paint and body expert with over 40 years of experience, to break down why panel bonding adhesive is often the better choice over traditional welding.
In this episode we cover: why panel bonding adhesive can outperform MIG and TIG welding, the real limitations of resistance spot welders for hobbyists, how modern adhesives help prevent water intrusion and future rust, and when welding is still the right call.
Larry shares decades of real-world experience and explains how modern techniques can actually outperform old-school methods when it comes to durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of installation.
If you're restoring a classic at home, this is information you need before you make your next move.
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UPPER COWL PANEL 1970-71 FORD FAIRLANE TORINO RANCHERO MERCURY CYCLONE MONTEGO (D0OZ-6502010A)
LOWER COWL PANEL 1970-71 FORD FAIRLANE TORINO RANCHERO MERCURY CYCLONE MONTEGO (D0OZ-7602018)
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