Looking for thoughts and opinions about the trunk filler seam. I think that is an accurate name/description. I am talking about the seam between the quarter and the forward trunk filler. It is visible on the gold car pic below. But it is not visible on the orange car because it has been filled, which is what I see on nearly all repainted cars. I am assuming if the goal is an absolutely correct restoration the seam should be left visible, like the factory. But it sure looks cleaner when filled. Now to be clear, most of cars I've seen have not been done correctly. Mostly its body filler that last a few years before cracking vs actually welding the seam.
As I understand it, it's filled on convertibles, exposed on hardtops and coupes (and sedans). But what do I know..?
I think only some years had it filled? Like maybe '71 and '72 had no seam, but '70 did have it? We need some of those experts over here.
I think it started in 68?? to fill the seam on convertibles. I know for sure 70-72 convertibles were smooth, no seam showing.
That's interesting. I figured it was the result of a re-paint job where the seam was filled. What was the seam filled with at the factory? I assume lead? But if so, then why are most of them cracking? Perhaps there is more torsional stress on the joint in a convertible? The leaded joint of quarter at the roof doesn't crack.
