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2G What is the best way to fix this cracking??

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cano86

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Jun 30, 2008
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Hello, I just bought this shell from a member here as my spyder had to be put to sleep due to rot. Well I was looking around the car today and notice some cracks behind the tire on the wheel well area.

I would like to know how would be the best way to get this fix? also will adding a strut tower brace help with this?

After scraping my old one due to rust/rot, this shell is actually the cleanest I would find here on northeastern part as is actually pretty much rust free, only has some surface rust by the clutch reservoir but that will be taken care off soon as well.

Just looking for some opinions on how to get this fix or if i should even worry about it.

If it matters my plan and hp goals for this shell are 550-600whp, will more than likely se track although not occasional as I just want to have a nice looking strong car. The motor is already built waiting to get dropped in, but have to address all issues and imperfections first.

Here are some pictures attached, the cracks are on both sides Passenger/Driver side and are marked with red lining, don't mind the fender and fender lining as those will be replaced as well, as mentioned I just got this shell 2 days ago. TIA for any input!!

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I work at a body shop, and my best guess would be somehow using panel bond, or lord fusor. Because that does look like factory panel bond cracking
 
I work at a body shop, and my best guess would be somehow using panel bond, or lord fusor. Because that does look like factory panel bond cracking

Thanks and yeah it does looks like the Factory bond is what's cracking, should I scrape off that old one and prep the are better before applying the bond to prevent future rust? I have no issues in mechanic but body work is not my field :).
 
Thanks and yeah it does looks like the Factory bond is what's cracking, should I scrape off that old one and prep the are better before applying the bond to prevent future rust? I have no issues in mechanic but body work is not my field :).
To be safe I would fine the bare metal make sure it hasn’t already started to rust, because when it starts, you can slow it down but you won’t stop it if you don’t completely get rid of it. I’m sure you could just prime it and fill it with more panel bond
 
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