Started back in the wagon tonight, the rear hatch was a bit snug for the opening the factory provided.








Rather than risk certain chipped paint, we'll work to get the gaps more consistent...








Then the edge was ground to our mark and some c-clamp vise grips held all three pieces snug while they were tacked in place.











Then the top and bottom sides of the weld are ground flush with the panels. This removes the bulk of the weld and makes it easier in trimming the side....








Marked again....





....and ground to yield a much better gap. One down......