Lead in Roof to quater panel issue

[CroS13]

So i had some rust in the quater window, and i cut out the offending area, made a patch, and started to weld it in.

 

However, while welding i blew through near the edge, and I've found that the whole edge/corner of the quarter window is lead filled, and i cant weld to it, i didn't realize at first and it just blew a decent sized hole.

 

 

I also prodded the whole area were the roof line meets the quarter with a screw driver, i was just tapping it gently and its soft, it seems the whole area is lead filled.

 

Would this have been done from factory, or is it an old school repair? i dont know how i can fix this area anymore, will i have to dig out all the lead and see what im left with, replacing it with metal? Ive never done lead loading, and i know its not good for your health, i probably already got lead poisoning from when the welder burnt through the corner and i was breathing all the fumes.... great....

 

has anyone had this issues with their zeds? any help will be appreciated

 

Rudolf.

[PeterAllen]

Rudi. That's how they were built. Use an oxy or primus torch to GENTLY heat the lead around where you want to weld and AT  THE SAME TIME quickly brush it off with a wire brush while it is still warm. DON"T OVERHEAT the lead or it will run, and don't wear thongs while you do this.

 

Weld in your new piece and finish with bog.

[gilltech]

+1 what PeterAllen just said regarding the roof/quarter joint. Our cars were assembled by hand.

 

But you may have some 'old school' lead repairs as well. Bog available in the 70s & 80s was in it's infancy so a bit suspect & many people were still prepared to pay for better quality leaded repairs.