Lower Rear Quarter Patch Repair
Finished the last couple spots on the passenger side rocker, so it was finally time to start tackling the quarter panel. I'll admit, I'm a bit nervous about this next part, and have spent months reading literature, forums, and watching just about every video YouTube offers on replacing rear quarters. I even bought the Craig Hopkins video where he does the dart quarter panel replacement.
I made the decision based on my skills and comfort level to trim the full quarter just above the top body line. Now I'm sure many of you will disagree, but it was not a decision I made lightly. Thank you in advance for understanding. The cost to have a shop do this is ridiculous (I got many quotes ranging from $2500-$6000), and what better way to learn than do it myself.
I took the plunge today and can't go back. Not bad of a fit in most areas, but I definitely have my work cut out for me to get the rocker lined up (seems about and 1" or 2" to tall), and it's a bit "twisted", but I'm sure that has to do with the age of the car and its lack of perfect squareness.
I'll keep researching on the fitment process, but any tips are greatly appreciated.
Finished the last couple spots on the passenger side rocker, so it was finally time to start tackling the quarter panel. I'll admit, I'm a bit nervous about this next part, and have spent months reading literature, forums, and watching just about every video YouTube offers on replacing rear quarters. I even bought the Craig Hopkins video where he does the dart quarter panel replacement.
I made the decision based on my skills and comfort level to trim the full quarter just above the top body line. Now I'm sure many of you will disagree, but it was not a decision I made lightly. Thank you in advance for understanding. The cost to have a shop do this is ridiculous (I got many quotes ranging from $2500-$6000), and what better way to learn than do it myself.
I took the plunge today and can't go back. Not bad of a fit in most areas, but I definitely have my work cut out for me to get the rocker lined up (seems about and 1" or 2" to tall), and it's a bit "twisted", but I'm sure that has to do with the age of the car and its lack of perfect squareness.
I'll keep researching on the fitment process, but any tips are greatly appreciated.
