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Old 07-19-2015, 04:37 PM
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Default Quarter panel fit

Realistically should a quarter panel fit pretty close without any clamps or is it normal to have to twist it a bit and hold it in place before welding?

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Some clamping is commonly necessary.

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Old 07-19-2015, 06:08 PM
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And I assume that the less structure you have left the more twisting may be necessary?

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Old 07-19-2015, 10:47 PM
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It shouldn't have excessive pressure when it's on there. If so maybe some of the inner structure is bent or damaged. I used self taping screws with 5/16 head and the smallest vise grips, I think 4 or 6 inchers. Good luck
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don't expect to much get the panel fitting as good as you can , then cut, slice to get it fitting , I wish I new now what I new 5mouths ago I wasted a lot of time going back and fourth ,
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