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Final Prep
Sand paper
All of the exterior body accessories, Windshield and side exhaust must be mounted to the car to
obtain the correct body location in order to create the correct gaps and opening sizes on the car
before it is painted.
Refer to appendix A for a drawing on how to make a wooden buck to hold the body. A body
buck diagram is in the appendix. The dimensions do not have to be exact. A rough shape is all
that is needed to hold the body.
One of the most important details in the bodywork is the finish on all the edges and openings. All of the
following edges are visible on the finished car and need to be evened out and have a small radius sanded
in for a good looking finish.
Doors
Nose
Side Vents
Exhaust
Top radiator opening
Lower radiator opening
Door openings
Hatch opening
Cockpit edges
The side body edges are not as visible but just taking a little time here to get the lines straight and a
small radius makes for a much nicer finish as well.
The headlight, taillight, fuel cap, turn signal, quick jack, and trunk openings all are covered and do not
need the finish work of the other areas.
Mark the door hinges before removing the last time so that you can bolt them back together in the same
position that they came off. They may still need minor adjusting during final body installation but this
will get you much closer.
Look at all of the body to frame/aluminum contact areas and also look for places you think air might get
into the cockpit. Make a note of these places so weatherstrip can be applied before the body goes on
after painting.
Body Removal
Remove all trim, doors, windshield, and all of the trim pieces.
Remove the body.
Headliner Fitting
Razor knife, tape, newspaper/large paper.
Interior trim assembly
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