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I am doing frenched taillights on my 69 Bug and I have a decent set up for the lights and the buckets they will sit in, but I am having trouble with one little thing.... Should I trace the bucket onto the fender and cut it out completely then weld the bucket in or should I cut slits and bend the pie shapes into the bucket, weld, grind, fill, and shape.
This is the first time I have ever attempted this type of body work, so any help would be appreciated. The surface is not flat, so I want to make sure I don't end up with a hole that is not the same shape and size as the bucket.
I am using the part that usually sets the taillight out from the fender as my bucket as I figured that this would be the right shape to match the fender contours. I simply modified the brackets that hold the lens etc. and instead of sticking out they will sink in. I think I am on the right track with my idea, but I am having trouble figuring out how to actually do it.
Another question is since the buckets were originally chromed, what is the best way to get the chrome off to ensure a good weld and a surface that will hold paint well?
I am doing frenched taillights on my 69 Bug and I have a decent set up for the lights and the buckets they will sit in, but I am having trouble with one little thing.... Should I trace the bucket onto the fender and cut it out completely then weld the bucket in or should I cut slits and bend the pie shapes into the bucket, weld, grind, fill, and shape.
This is the first time I have ever attempted this type of body work, so any help would be appreciated. The surface is not flat, so I want to make sure I don't end up with a hole that is not the same shape and size as the bucket.
I am using the part that usually sets the taillight out from the fender as my bucket as I figured that this would be the right shape to match the fender contours. I simply modified the brackets that hold the lens etc. and instead of sticking out they will sink in. I think I am on the right track with my idea, but I am having trouble figuring out how to actually do it.
Another question is since the buckets were originally chromed, what is the best way to get the chrome off to ensure a good weld and a surface that will hold paint well?