I agree with Wilbur, mine was just stich welded and covered with a generous amount of bondo when i got it and it had developed several cracks in the filler.
I feel if they would of welded a strip in there it would been a lot stiffer and the filler would have had a better chance.
I had the hood blasted to remove all the putty and opened up all the trim holes an installed a S.S. center strip after paint.
I like the looks of the center strip myself but that is just me.
Tim


1952 Chevy Shortbed

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