Panel Seams under Headlights

[RobSirg]

Hi All,

Does anyone have a decent photo of an original panel seam under the headlights?

Thanks in advance

Rob

[stickandrudderman]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/emkqlpj8eahfnvf/AABARD-O0Hb5_ZdpRGdjfAXJa?dl=0

[RobSirg]

Thanks Stick,

I was expecting to see clear defined seams like you see on the rear panels near the taillights. I read a recent article in a magazine where the writer was giving buying advice and mentioned to look for the seams under the headlights. I couldn't see such clear seams on either of my cars but I know most the front fenders (on my cars) were replaced.

I take it this example is an original and unmolested body?

Regards,

[stickandrudderman]

Yes, it is original and unmolested. It reveals nearly everything you need to know about how these shells were put together.

[Shvegel]

I am curious to know what to look for?  On the assembly line I would assume the entire front (fenders, front panel and cowl panels) would have been slipped on as a unit and for a time you could buy a one piece front end of the same construction as a replacement part. regardless of how the front was assembled the seams are still there.  The front on my car had a replacement one piece front and that was replaced by a set of fenders, front panel and cowl and the weld seams are identical to the factory ones.