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to see the metal fabricator had NOT restored, patched or even addressed the rusted through metal, rather he applied
lead right over the rust holes atop the wood structure. Even worse, the wood was very dry, crumbly and rotted.
The metal man should have notified the client and not proceeded until the coach was sound. A sort of epoxy glue
was 'injected' into some areas of the wood, a sorry attempt. Needless to say, the owner was as surprised as we were.
This is why our policy stands we don't paint over someone else's body work. Here you can see the left quarter skin
coming off, note the rust along the inside edge. Left like this, the 'restoration' would not have lasted very long.
was severely dry rotted. Remember the roaming body lines and the rolling jig?
With the wood falling apart a car body (or coach) simply cannot hold it's shape.
Buying a 'restored' car with wood coachwork? Take a look at the bottom of the doors,
if they are bulged out or look 'fatter' than the body the car needs new wood-at least in the doors.
