Hello, I am new to this site and need some advice. I bought a '66 Chevelle SS convertible to restore. It needs just about everything replaced. Both quarters are rusted and full of putty, so I need to replace them. My question is what to use for this? I have yet to find a convertible quarter panel and don't really want to use a skin. But, what are the options?
Thanks,
Scott

Buy a full quarter for a Hardtop and cut away what you don't need. I think somebody sells a 3/4 panel that doesn't have the sail panel but is still for a hardtop. That is your only option if you are seeking new panels. I don't think there are any full convertible quarters available.

Thanks for the reply. I wondered if that would work. All the ads for the hardtop quarters say "except convertible" so I didn't know if that was an option.

I just went thru the same process. My body guy bought the full quarters, and cut the old ones about 1" lower than the body break, cut the new to match, and welded them in.

Skins are not all that bad. I used them on my convertible and had good results.
I butt welded them to the existing metal, using a body saw to cut through (old and new) both layers simultaneously. This left me with a very small skim coat of filler required. I have used the skins on 3 cars now with good results on all of them. I used Goodmark sheetmetal.
Best of luck. Let me know if you need pointers, I am travelling through Omaha quite often with my job.

Brian

The quarters are different in the quarter window area and the seam by the trunk filler panel. I bought the Dynacorn full quarters without the sail panels. I sectioned the new panel and existing quarter window area together. It is not hard if you sneak up on the cut. I also sectioned the new quarter into the existing part in the trunk filler area. Be sure to fix/replace all body mounts and line up your doors and trunk lid to make sure that everything will line up after the panels are installed. Write reference measurements all over the place. Use your tail light housings to verify that the panel is not pulled out of shape. I used some ratchet staps sheetmetal screws, and blocks of wood to pull everything into shape. If you get the sectioned areas close, the final cut can be made through both panels at once. Then butt weld together. I was very pleased with the final result. Very little filler will be required for the final finish.