The defect is a seam crack where the right rear corner is joined to the side panel. It appears to be a minor problem that will require a more flexible sealer and refinishing.
Since I noticed that problem I wanted to see what others there might be and I found these two problems. These are much more serious and they need to be addressed.
Were these stress cracks? Were these factory seams that opened up on the outside of the vehicle? There is no problem with the interiors of the A-pillars. It is obvious that these cracks were overlooked before the truck was painted because the paint flows into the cracks.
I have been in touch with the owner of the body shop and he plans to pick the truck up as soon as I have the axles re-installed and the brakes and steering are working.
Murphy was correct...."If something can go wrong, it will!"
