I have a 1953 3100 that we want to remove the hood rib, weld the seam and smooth over. What are the steps to doing this? The depression for the molding is too deep to fill all with weld and I don't think filling it with body putty would be a good long term solution. Am I wrong? What is the best way to accomplish this?

Thanks all for the help.

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