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How-To: Ford Battery-Apron Replacement

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7 This is the hole after... 
   
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7 This is the hole after cutting. Don't panic! It will look muchbetter when we're finished.
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8 (above & right) The huge... 
   
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8 (above & right) The huge inner-fender apron has to be cut downto size for proper fitment into the existing apron. Scott Robinson ofthe Northwest Pony Shoppe marks the new apron with chalk, then cuts itdown to size.
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9 Scott fits the apron in... 
   
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9 Scott fits the apron in place in order to mark the perimeterfor trimming.
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10 With the new inner-fender... 
   
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10 With the new inner-fender patch positioned correctly, Scottmarks the perimeter with chalk for cutting and trimming.
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11 The inner-fender patch... 
   
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11 The inner-fender patch has been trimmed and fitted. Next, weldthe patch in place. We're using a small, 110-volt wire feed welder fromThe Eastwood Company.
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12 The welds are ground smooth... 
   
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12 The welds are ground smooth in preparation for filling,priming, and painting.
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13 Body filler is used around... 
   
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13 Body filler is used around the edges to fill imperfections. Itwill be sanded smooth, then primed with a self-etching primer/sealer.
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14 Primer and satin black... 
   
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14 Primer and satin black paint are applied to finish the job.Installation of the battery tray is all that's left.
Mustangs Plus, Dept. MM
2353 N. Wilson Way
Stockton
CA  95205
Northwest Pony Shoppe, Dept. MM
19517 131st Dr. S.E.
Snohomish
WA  98296

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