first gen quarter panel replacement how to??
11-27-06, 05:00 PM
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rear quarter? its easy. remove interior, and ecu. remove quarter window, and weatherstripping. drill out spot welds, pop off quarter. clean, straighten, fix rust as needed. fit new quarter, weld in.
step back, admire your work
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11-27-06, 06:10 PM
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Make sure that if you're gonna jack the vehicle to do this you put it on jack stands on all four. You don't wanna weld the new quarter on with just one wheel off of the ground.
11-27-06, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Junia
Make sure that if you're gonna jack the vehicle to do this you put it on jack stands on all four. You don't wanna weld the new quarter on with just one wheel off of the ground.
also i am not taking the whole quarter off , just where the line in the body is down(not the trim indent the other one .... way above that) ... does this make a difference ?
11-27-06, 07:20 PM
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Post pics of the damage. That will give us a better idea of advice to give. Bracing the door opening is usually for bodys that are not a hard top, you shouldn't need too.
Someone posted a link a while back to a supplier that makes replacement rear quarters, don't know if it will be applicable in your case or not as it was not a full panel.
Someone posted a link a while back to a supplier that makes replacement rear quarters, don't know if it will be applicable in your case or not as it was not a full panel.
11-27-06, 07:31 PM
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i will have to get pictures of it , it was just backed into (on top of it being rusty as hell). the inner structure isnt messed up other then the lip of the fender ... stupid brother of mine .
11-28-06, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by vipergts_3
i will have to get pictures of it , it was just backed into (on top of it being rusty as hell). the inner structure isnt messed up other then the lip of the fender ... stupid brother of mine .
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11-28-06, 03:59 PM
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it isnt a new quarter , i found a good side in my neigbors garage . we had gotten to talking and as it turned out he has had several 7's . he gave me the quarter . no rust or dings . just really dusty .
11-28-06, 11:26 PM
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Show pictures of your damage as I would like to see if it is the same as mine. I need my wheel well rust removed and new metal welded in. Another crappy thing is under my doors (not the doors, but sills) are rusted too. Everything else on the car is mint, which is weird eh? Anyways, let us know how it goes. I have been wondering if it's woth it or not. I think so as it has all new parts and is mechanically a1. I just hate to part her out. Any links to pictures or info on how to do this? Thanks!
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11-29-06, 03:56 PM
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i would say it is worth it have you seen some of the things that people restore? lol , when i get my camera back i am going to take some shots . and i will have to have one of my freinds help me take pics while i am doing this .
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