Installing replacement 1/4s?
Really it depends on if you put the whole 1/4 in or section the 1/4.I sectioned mine because I only wanted to take the rusted area out.I cut the 1/4 where needed to be measured and double measured the new panel for fitment.I then put a 1" step roll on the new panel and inserted it behind the upper part of the 1/4 / drilled a few 1/8 holes and held the panels together with clecos while I tack welded the panels in several areas.I then pulled the two panels together tight with clecos and welded a solid seam the entire length jumping from spot to spot on different parts of the panel to keep the panels from warping from heat (make sure they are tight B-4 welding).After welding the entire panel grind her down to smooth the welded areas and you're off to body work.I use All-Metal filler on my seams.If you have any knowledge of welding and fabricating go for it you can do it.Hey we all got to start somewhere and you learn a lot by mistakes (and we all make them)even though they can be costly.Just ask questions as you go because FABO has the best group of people in the world on here and they are very intelligent plus most questions are answered by several people with different opinions sometimes, but they all seem to work...... Some may go about it different than me and their way works for them,but this is my way and it works for me...Good Luck on the 1/4's
Leonard
Really it depends on if you put the whole 1/4 in or section the 1/4.I sectioned mine because I only wanted to take the rusted area out.I cut the 1/4 where needed to be measured and double measured the new panel for fitment.I then put a 1" step roll on the new panel and inserted it behind the upper part of the 1/4 / drilled a few 1/8 holes and held the panels together with clecos while I tack welded the panels in several areas.I then pulled the two panels together tight with clecos and welded a solid seam the entire length jumping from spot to spot on different parts of the panel to keep the panels from warping from heat (make sure they are tight B-4 welding).After welding the entire panel grind her down to smooth the welded areas and you're off to body work.I use All-Metal filler on my seams.If you have any knowledge of welding and fabricating go for it you can do it.Hey we all got to start somewhere and you learn a lot by mistakes (and we all make them)even though they can be costly.Just ask questions as you go because FABO has the best group of people in the world on here and they are very intelligent plus most questions are answered by several people with different opinions sometimes, but they all seem to work...... Some may go about it different than me and their way works for them,but this is my way and it works for me...Good Luck on the 1/4's
Leonard
