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Old 08-06-2009, 02:44 PM
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Default New Full Quarter or Patch Panels?

Which is the best way to go, New Full Quarter with Sail or Patch Panels?

There is a big pitted area on the quarter where it meets the window. There is a small dent close to the small window on the side, and rust has eaten away the some of the area around the wheel and lower part of the back quarter. (All of this is on the drivers side quarter)

The passenger side quarter has very little pitting close to the window but has the same rust issues like driver's side.

I thought about putting a Full Quarter on the driver's side but patching the passenger's side.

Also, I am going to need a full truck pan so using a Full Quarter would give me the opportunity to put a complete full truck in without cutting it into.

Everyone's thoughts?

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Old 08-06-2009, 03:24 PM
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Full quarters all the way! Especially if you're doing a full 1-piece trunk pan.
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Old 08-06-2009, 03:55 PM
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Both sides?

The drivers side is worse than the passenger.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:11 PM
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Full quarters both sides. But it is also the most expensive way to go. You will have a better base to build on though.
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Been there, done that.

Quarters
Rockers
Outer wheelhouse
trunk drop off
trunk floor
Shock towers?
Inner Wheel house
Floorboards?

Check the roof carefully when you remove the quarters.
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:21 PM
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Both sides?

The drivers side is worse than the passenger.
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:27 PM
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When my dad and I first resored my car about 20 years ago, I didn't have a lot of money, so I opted to do patch panels. About 6 months later, the weld seams started showing through. Do the full quarters and don't look back. You'll be rust free and glad you did afterwards.
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Quarters both sides. Careful, original quarters are usually welded to the inner structure *under* the roof panel too. Alot of fun! Nice project, BTW.
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Old 08-07-2009, 08:17 AM
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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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Old 08-07-2009, 08:48 AM
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The roof can have severe rust under the window trim. I ended up going with a new roof and full quarters. When it comes to original sheet metal dont sweat it that is for people who own rare orginal muscle cars. I'm assuming you will modifying your car since your on this site, so orginality takes a back seat.
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