It's almost time to begin the bodywork. This section on the driver's side is rusted out, whats the acually body term for this section? can I get the section new or just cut it out and weld some sheetmetal in?
It's almost time to begin the bodywork. This section on the driver's side is rusted out, whats the acually body term for this section? can I get the section new or just cut it out and weld some sheetmetal in?
had to replace the same area. i bought a new repop quarter panel. and cut it out in the middle of the trim line. then removed the bad piece cutting in the center of the trim line. that way when the mouldings are on, it covers up any evidence that a quarter was ever welded on!
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67 Mustang Coupe-Rusty Parts Car
79 Mustang Cobra- Garage Art/Project Car 11.3@118mph on a 150 shot
84 Mustang Gt- Bolt On Fun Car
97 Wrangler Sport- Lifted on 33's - Trail Rig
08 Mustang Gt- Bolt Ons, 12.89@109
thats a pretty good idea! So the panel "joint" (I'm a contractor and don't know the auto technical term), maybe seam..anyway, the molding covers the line huh? Can I do this without welding anything?
My body guy just made a new one for mine, I think it came out pretty good.
Thanks Ed! Can I get my hands on one without getting the whole quarter panel? or you think it's worth replacing the rear quarters as both fender lips are beat up anyhow? If I somehow wind up getting involved with this body work, the best I think I can do is Bodyfill the fenders anyway...
Do you need just the outer skin?
I have your piece. I can't find the pic now, or I deleted it. I will snap one tomorrow and show you, If you can use it, pay shipping
Got your PM...crap, I have the passenger side, just went down for pics too.. sorry
oops, wrong post.....
Last edited by ry4ns302; 03-24-2011 at 10:16 PM.
I don't know much about welding body panels...or body filler, I'll figure it out. I'll post some updates however this one turns out
ahhh! I just learned some of the process of body work... weld a patch in, grind it down, THEN cover it with filler, then sand....in this case, he definately did a good job!
Heres how it came out
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=89621
my build thread. theres pictures of almost the full quarter repair in it. actually alot of photos of bodywork haha. the main bodywork on the rest of the car was already done and it was sealed before i started the thread though.
Build your own dreams or help someone else build theirs!
67 Mustang Coupe-Rusty Parts Car
79 Mustang Cobra- Garage Art/Project Car 11.3@118mph on a 150 shot
84 Mustang Gt- Bolt On Fun Car
97 Wrangler Sport- Lifted on 33's - Trail Rig
08 Mustang Gt- Bolt Ons, 12.89@109
I bet your driver side looks similar to this:
Depending on the amount of damage / rot, it may be easier to get a used panel from a jy coupe or hatchback. Then cut/weld/fill the new piece on the car.
In my case, I used some sheetmetal from the local hardware store and went to town. Both the outer skin and inner panel were rotted on mine so I had a bit of metal fab to do.
I don't have setp by step pics of the entire repair, but here is a pic of the panel repaired:
And once I painted the car, you couldn't tell:
JT
1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang 302 / 5spd
1982 Mustang GT T-Top 302 / 4spd
1986 SVO Mustang - 1C
I just looked at the thread..man, thats alotta work. Your "adjusted" progress goals reminded me of myself as I started playing with the car... Its definately come a long way, keep it up! I should stop being so greedy and post some of my progress pics, maybe next weekend.
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