Trunk opening spot welds?

[kent]

Ok guys here we go again. After intensive research :roll eyes: I am forced to ask this question.  Well I did check here and at the 70 Charger Registry, my own photo's from 15 years ago. And even checked out Vangaurd motors.  So here it goes. Can you see the spot weld impressions on the trunk opening corners just above the tail lights? I've checked many pictures and I can't see any. They all seem to be smooth at the seam line with no welds visible. Don't mind the English language.  :tongue: You can see them at the top of the trunk opening but not at the bottom. I'm wondering if they were finished at the factory or were they done by previous paint jobs or restorations??
I've have included a picture of the area where I'm talking about.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

[kent]

Bump for the weekend crowd.
Anybody have a picture of an original?

[Nacho-RT74]

they are usually filled with lead to make them look smooth

[kent]

Thank you Nacho. I wasn't 100% sure on that. All the pictures that I have found on here and other spots all seem to be smooth and finished. I guess mine will be smooth and finished.

Thanks again Nacho for the help.
Take care.

[westcoastdodge]

yep my seam was lead filled pretty much as well,looked original,just removed mine on a 68 charger and had to melt it out

[kent]

Thanks for the reply WCD. Yes I remember lead being there. Just wasn't sure if it was original or not. Thanks again westcoastdodge.

[tan top]

unrestored 70 charger pictures below,
FWIW on mine that was previously  unrestored all original panels   , there was calking / sealer in the gap  

[kent]

Perfect tan top. Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you my man.

[cincyboy]

68 second owner, Yes mine was filled with lead.