RE: Progress on 64 Polara - Jun 08 '11

["Daniel McCormack" <mcwheels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Back when I was involved with the 66/67 Charger group there was a number
guys who found factory filler in the roofs of their fastback Chargers when
stripping them. These were original never been repainted cars.

Dan



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Subject: Fw: Progress on 64 Polara - Jun 08 '11




>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: Blosserde@xxxxxxx
>  To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  Subject: Progress on 64 Polara
>  Sent: Jun 08 '11 17:59
>  
>  Attached are two pictures of my 64 Polara and progress as of June in  
> Hudson, FL body shop. So far this guy impresses me with his attention 
> to  detail.
>  
>  The front end is stripped and it was interesting that the body guy 
> who is a  Mopar guy points out an imperfection in the front of the 
> hood that was  filled  with lead from the factory (according to him). 
> I had no idea that  is how Dodge  fixed the cars before final paint. 
> The body is basically rust  free with no  repairs ever except the 
> final touch ups from the factory,  which is nice to  know.
>  
>  He also recommended that I replace the front windshield because the  
> laminate between the glass layers was yellowed from too many years in 
> the  California desert. The new (A/C tinted) glass is like the 
> original tint  when  new.
>  
>  The rear glass was saved and will be reinstalled since it does not 
> have a  laminate per the glass guy.
>  
>  I suppose this is old hat to many of you experts, but I am having fun  
> learning from those much smarter than me as I go along.
>  
>  Dade City
>  David



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