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Offline petersixtfive

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Firewall indentations SJ April 65 Fastback
« on: June 08, 2024, 04:54:51 AM »
Looking for comment on the indentations circled in red
Sheet metal stamping of panels are all around April 14th 65
San Jose Plant
About to paint the engine bay and looking for clarification on whether to leave them there.
Have seen the same in another car from the same plant.
Thanks
Peter

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Offline CharlesTurner

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Re: Firewall indentations SJ April 65 Fastback
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2024, 02:11:39 AM »
Leave them, have seen that on other cars.
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Re: Firewall indentations SJ April 65 Fastback
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2024, 04:07:39 AM »
Appreciate the confirmation
Will certainly leave them
Have a second car with identical pressing indents built a few weeks later
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Offline ChrisV289

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Re: Firewall indentations SJ April 65 Fastback
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2024, 02:58:24 PM »
Appear to be present. Beginning of June of 65
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Re: Firewall indentations SJ April 65 Fastback
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2024, 04:51:17 PM »
By the time the surface is painted black and the sealant around and on the firewall is applied and the engine is in place they will not stand out or be noticeable
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Re: Firewall indentations SJ April 65 Fastback
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2024, 06:51:43 PM »
Certainly present from April to June 65
Thanks for additional confirmation
Cheers
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