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    Offline GCC

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    Dutchman panel seams
    « on: December 30, 2012 - 11:51:12 AM »
    How were these seams finished from the factory?  Were theses seams finished the same for hardtops and convertibles?  I have a 70 Barracuda convertible, the dutchman panel is original, but the quarter panels have been replaced.  There is evidence of lead in these seams.  Were the seams leaded/finished flush with the surrounding metal to completely hide them?  Any photos would be great!   :cheers:
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: Dutchman panel seams
    « Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012 - 02:16:28 PM »
    On my 74 coupe, the upr. trunk panel seams to the 1/4's were spot welded together and had a seam sealer in them. No solder  :2cents:
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Dutchman panel seams
    « Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012 - 02:44:10 PM »
    You are talking about this panel right?



    Mine was welded in with no signs of lead when I replaced it.  The factory look has the seams to the trunk like shown.
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    Offline 72cudamaan

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    Re: Dutchman panel seams
    « Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012 - 03:08:22 PM »
    My 72 has the seams as well. No indication of lead there.
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    Offline larry4406

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    Re: Dutchman panel seams
    « Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012 - 03:55:09 PM »
    On a vert the seam is not visible.  Not sure how the factory did it (I assume lead given the chunk I found in the trunk hinge area).  Hardtops the seam is exposed like in the prior picture.
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    Offline steven

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    Re: Dutchman panel seams
    « Reply #5 on: May 20, 2013 - 08:54:33 AM »

    What did you end up with as to a "Final Solution" ? I will have to solve the same thing on my '71 B-cuda 'vert. I know there was lead. What I don't know is how much. Were the seams invisible when done or just a little shallower than on a hardtop ?  Should have taken more photos but didn't know the car would be apart for a hundred years when I started.
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