My new 1968 Nova L79 project.

[JRSully]

A little insight into the body side mldg pins, When Wayne Bushey was doing mine, we wanted as close to a factory look as possible and looked at some original cars and "screwed pin" cars for reference. On the factory cars, there is a "very slight dip" at almost every welded stud, you have to look very hard, but they are there, it is an ever so slight weld dip/warp that was there from the factory. We went with welded stud/factory look, came out great IMO

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRSully</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A little insight into the body side mldg pins, When Wayne Bushey was doing mine, we wanted as close to a factory look as possible and looked at some original cars and &quot;screwed pin&quot; cars for reference. On the factory cars, there is a &quot;very slight dip&quot; at almost every welded stud, you have to look very hard, but they are there, it is an ever so slight weld dip/warp that was there from the factory. We went with welded stud/factory look, came out great IMO </div></div>

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[Schonyenko2]

The stud welders work well, but need bare metal. AU VEE CO also makes the shouldered pins.

[JRSully]

M- Yes, Wayne used a stud welder I believe. I didn't want to get involved with screws (although they work well) and cutting off the exposed shanks in the trunk, refinishing etc. Just my preference, both methods work fine

[JRSully]

Schoney, your PM box is full, run the vacuum through it

[Schonyenko2]

Try now.

[jasonL78]

I like showing these pictures. Most people don't show these very important steps before paint. The doors and fenders are all ready for paint. Blocked down with 600 grit. We will have some fathum blue getting sprayed in NY this weekend!!