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Originally Posted by Ron Fox
I am having my car built. I am a rookie when it comes to cars but I have been reading, watching tv, going to shows and talking to everyone about the correct way or ways to restore a car (with mods). I finally realized that there are so many different ways to build a car (color, mods, details, wheels,etc.) that sometimes it is difficult to choose a direction.
I have heard some people say to keep all the original metal on a car if all possible.
ItDoRun, did you use a butt weld on your patches?
Mrfixit, you mentioned to check the roof carefully. Please explain more.
Are the Full Quarters difficult to line up? Has anyone had problems?
I am also putting in a new full floor. I could patch it but I think it will look cleaner and I will be happy once it is in.
Thanks everyone for the information. This site and everyone in here makes a world of difference.
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Yes, we used butt welds on the original patch panels. Please note that I'm not saying you can't patch it and make it look right. A lot of people do. I just think the full quarters eliminate the potential for those areas to reveal themselves later on.
My 68 quarters fit really good. I also helped with the installation of some 69 quarters from Classic Industries and they fit really good as well. Remember you may get two panels that will eat your lunch. Each panel will have it's own areas of concern. Maybe I've been lucky so far.
How much area of the floor will you need to patch? I removed and installed the full floor in about 16 hours by myself (other than having someone help me put it through the windshield and set it in place) including prepping and shooting epoxy primer on the top side. Once again, my floor fit like a glove and I wouldn't even consider a patch panel unless it was a really small area. It's super nice when you lay under the car and see it.
And redfire is right, the quarters are spot welded under the roof skin and will take some time to remove and prep for the new quarter.
Check out my build photos in the link on my signature. I've got plenty of pictures for reference. Mine's a 68, but it's the same basic process.
Chris