Quarter sailpanel seams. Lead filler or ???

[BBC71Nova]

Hey guys. I'd like to get some feedback on the need to lead the quarter sail panel seams. I've personally always thought lead there was the "right" way to go since I've seen a few over the years that have filler there that has cracked. I'm sure it probably depends on the usage of the car and how much stress is applied to the area. My quarters have now been replaced and I need to decide on this before it leaves the shop.

Thanks

[absinthe]

There is a product called Dyna-glass that I used on my 67 Camaro. It is a fiberglass product that, according to several folks I trust, is being used instead of lead nowadays.

[dhutton]

Frank at Prodigy recommended a carbon fiber based filler made by SEM called Carbo-Fil which I used with good results so far.

Don

[BBC71Nova]

Thanks guys for the info.

That sub looks awesome. I've got some places on my OEM sub that I need to fill/smooth and plan on using All-Metal. Hopefully it works.

[Ron Fox]

What has everyone else used? This is an area of concern.

Thanks.

[70rs]

I would also like to know what has been used and is holding up ok still.
Many of the cars on this site get the snot beat out of them (Todd, Steve, James, Randy, Brian...just to name a few)
Would any of the owners of cars that see track time AND have had full quarter replacement care to comment? What type of filler was used and how is it holding up?
I personaly would like to hear from Randy, Brian or any other second gen owner.

[Ron Fox]

What else did ever one use?

Is All-Metal good to use on the quarter section or will it crack?

[brans72]

I am gonna touch on this since a buddy helped me and can add pictures later if you would like. This is just our way, well my buddy hates filler and thinks the less the better , so we cut the top of the sail area off and fabbed a new piece to fit better quarter and roof out of 18 gauge metal, put about 14 slices in it to shape it and tacked one conrner and worked the metal all way down till was finished, then cleaned up with green rough 3m sand paper wheels and it looks great with very minimal filler need and should be stronger. This was our approach with each person doing it different ways. Brandon

[J2SpeedandCustom]

If the factory put lead there you need to put it back! "Any" type of filler will show after the car has been driven and set out in the sun. Do it correctly and you'll never have a problem.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by brans72

I am gonna touch on this since a buddy helped me and can add pictures later if you would like. This is just our way, well my buddy hates filler and thinks the less the better , so we cut the top of the sail area off and fabbed a new piece to fit better quarter and roof out of 18 gauge metal, put about 14 slices in it to shape it and tacked one conrner and worked the metal all way down till was finished, then cleaned up with green rough 3m sand paper wheels and it looks great with very minimal filler need and should be stronger. This was our approach with each person doing it different ways. Brandon

I would like to see pics of that. I need to swap both quarters and my roof.