[FiveFeezy]

I'm working on a 1970 Monte Carlo, cutting out the panel between the trunk and the rear window. I've noticed that the seams are filled with lead and I am concerned about the toxicity of removing it, as my small kids play in the garage a lot.

I have been using a cutoff wheel to cut the panel out so far. But I'm thinking that the cutoff wheel will through little chunks of lead everywhere. Should I heat the lead out with a torch or will this warp my panels or be more toxic?

Thanks for the help.

 

[jr.rodder]

I just did this the day before yesterday on a camaro. Clean the surface, then heat it up with a torch to melt it out. I might have some pics somewhere. Then clean it up when you're done. If you can, do it outside.

Edit: Yup,here's one..