[T3] Rear panel replacement tips?

[Mysterious J <mysteriousj@snet.net>]

<x-flowed>Okay, I'm going to tackle replacing the rear panel on our '68 Fastback 
myself.  The body shop did cut out most of the damaged panel, but 
because we were originally going to adapt the Notchback panel I had to 
the Fastback.  Now that I have the proper rear panel, I'm going to clear 
out the remaining panel and get to it.  I do have a some questions about 
the project.

1. Is the weld along the bottom of the panel (where it attaches to the 
lower section of the ductwork) a series of spot welds or one long, 
continuous weld?

2. This panel does not have the holes for the license plate bracket.  
Does someone have the measurements of where to install the captured nuts 
for the bracket?

3. Any suggestions on a coating for the back of the rear panel?  I was 
thinking a weld-through primer would be good, and perhaps getting some 
paint in there through the ductwork once its installed.

I think that once I get the remaining spot welds drilled out, and hammer 
and dolly the pieces that will be retained, installing and lining up the 
panel itself will be a cinch.

Jim
'68 Fastback

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