Typical Pitted Panel; Typical Cracked Panel; Liftgate Hinge - Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual

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Fig. 59— Typical Pitted Panel
Fig. 60— Typical Cracked Panel
Fig. 6 1 — Cracked Panel Preparation - Typical
Fig. 62— Top-To-Header Panel Attachments
3. Remove dirt and deadener thoroughly, back ap­
proximately 2 to 3 inches from the fracture, on
the under side of both portions of the panel. Also,
remove paint and scuff area clean to provide a good
bonding surface.
4. Remove all cracked and fractured material along
the break. Bevel the attaching edges of the panels
at approximately a 30° angle with a file or grinder
and scuff plastic surfaces along edges of break.
NOTE: Mask surrounding panels using a non­
staining masking tape.
5. Use " C" clamps to align panel portions allowing
approximately 1/8" between the panels or as neces­
sary to provide proper alignment of panels, Figure 61.
Fig. 63— Liftgate Hinge
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