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- Jun 14, 2019
- Thunderbird Year
- 1957
I just had an inspection completed on a 1957 Fairlane Skyliner (yes, I know it isn't a Thunderbird but the question is equally applicable) and the inspector could not get a reading on the left quarter panel. Some other areas had readings that were indicative of minor ( 6 mils ) body filler being present. This car reportedly had a body off restoration 10 years ago. I was surprised that someone would go to the trouble and expense of a body off restoration then use any appreciable amount of body filler. My question is, how concerned should I be about body filler being present on a restored car, especially when the meter couldn't identify how deep it was? How reliable are the paint thickness meters? Is the padded magnet check a good second way to check that panel? The car looks fantastic and there is no evidence of bubbling or other failure of the filler. This is the only part of the inspection that gives me pause about making an offer. Thanks, Vern