What would you guys do with my quarter panels? - Lateral-g Forums

J2SpeedandCustom · #1 09-02-2009, 02:18 PM

Cut them off and put on new full panels! Having 1 seam at the top is enough...

69Keith · #2 09-02-2009, 02:27 PM

I figured I needed 2 seams for extra rigidity

elitecustombody · #3 09-05-2009, 09:12 PM

I'd replace them ,the time you'll spend trying to fix all the problems could be spent on installing new rust-free sheetmetal, if you need high quality AMD sheetmetal at wholesale prices, let me know, I'm distributor for AMD and they carry full OEM style quarters and bunch of other sheetmetal as well as glass

Rick D · #4 09-10-2009, 08:40 PM

With that other seam I would say you don't have GM qtr's on the car already so that being said cut them off and put new fulll qtr's on.

camaro2nv · #5 09-10-2009, 09:27 PM

I sure would like to see a how to on the first gen. Ill be doing them soon and pics of the install would be great.

**waynieZ** · #6 09-10-2009, 10:04 PM

If you can do them cut them off. Fitting new one will have more resistance to rust problems later on.

69Keith · #7 09-11-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2nv

I sure would like to see a how to on the first gen. Ill be doing them soon and pics of the install would be great.

There was an awesome how to article in Camaro Performers a couple issues back.. Lots of pics and info. If I can dig it up I will let you know what issue it was

camaro2nv · #8 09-11-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Keith

There was an awesome how to article in Camaro Performers a couple issues back.. Lots of pics and info. If I can dig it up I will let you know what issue it was

Thanks!

67rstbkt · #9 11-02-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2nv

I sure would like to see a how to on the first gen. Ill be doing them soon and pics of the install would be great.

Check out my 67 Firebird build thread. It's my first time doing extensive body work. I've got plenty of pics. I may be able to answer some questions about the process too. Oh, and replace them

Reckley · #10 11-02-2009, 06:50 PM

I agree that the quarters should come off. I'm just not sure re-pop quarters are the answer. My experience with re-pop panels fitting hasn't been very good. I know it's hard to find GM quarters and they are expensive but, sometimes the extra cost is well worth it.

I don't like the fact that I can see an extra seam on your quarters. There's a good chance you don't have GM quarters. If you know they are GM I would get them stripped down to bare metal and see what can be done with them. I'm assuming you are going to have someone do the work for you. If so, get their opinion.

Mike