On 6/13/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
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> i have cut them off before, but have not gone as far as removing the arch section from the factory spotwelds on the body section...  the spotwelds are hidden well under some serious factory seam sealer..  best thing i can say is just take your time use the heatgun to remove the seam sealer and identify the spotweld locations..
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> chris

I had speculated, the are just spot welds. I am amazed that they do
not rust in that area. I guess that is testament to the effectiveness
of undercoating and seam sealer.

BenT