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Old 12-29-2020, 11:42 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by evomike View Post
recycled doors and most other parts are bolt on parts, you will destroy the used quarter panel separating it to get it off the used clip. once you drill out those spot welds you no longer have material to resistance weld or rivet (depending on the manufacturers procedure) the used panel to the vehicle. Used structural parts are not an approved repair procedure and if a shop is doing it they are not doing a proper repair.
Makes sense enough. Thank you for the info, I'll keep that in mind should I have some rotten panels I need to replace in 10-15 years
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