Craig Hopkins demonstrates how to replace front fender patch on a 1970 Chevelle. Hear why Craig says it’s better to apply patch panels directly to the body of the car rather than patching and then welding the repaired panel onto the car. Go step-by-step with Craig and get a recap of all of the patch panel replacements Craig went over.
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12:05Classic Car Restoration: Cut-Down Techniques
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7:41Classic Car Polishing Preparation
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3:30Trial Fitting on the Classic Car Quarter Panel
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