should I replace this quarter panel?? There is also minor damage to the body line. Keep in mind this is my first project car, I've been starring at it for sometime now just too afraid to bite into it and mess somthing up but now i'm ready. What should I do guys?


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http://www.cdvinteractive.com/barrypeterson_quarter_02.jpg

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I have a replacement skin ready but it was made in taiwan and I'm worried of running into complications that are beyond me (but i'm willing to figure it out)

if you really want it nice replace it but if your good with bondo fill it work the sheet metal the best you can first.

Personally, I would definately save the original quarter based on your pictures. If you don't have the skills necessary to bump the majority of that back in shape then hire someone for 4-6 hours to do the hammer work then take it from there. The tiawan skins aren't very nice and you'll end up skimming 90% of it with filler anyway to get perfect. I see no major corrosion issues, Fix it. graemlins/thumbsup.gif Bob

I totally agree with badbob71 keep the original panel and work it out

mine was rotten to the core
so i had no option but to replace it graemlins/sad.gif
and it did NOT :mad: fit well
i say stay with the one on the car and work
out the dents
mike

Keep it!

I say save it too.Read up on heat shrinking.Its not that hard.I was impressed on how flat my fenders came out.go slow and Quench with a wet rag.good luck... graemlins/thumbsup.gif

As a "first project" I would always say save it. Take it one section at a time. For instance that area behind the wheel well with the sharpe body line over it is a perfect place to start. Just do that area and get started.

The one thing I am concerned with is the strip of bondo over the upper body line where a vinyl top moulding would go. That is the most common place to splice a quarter. I have a suspicion that your car has already had a quarter installed in the past. If that is the case, you need to look it over careful and conferm it was done well. That may be a reason to trash it, but the body damage I see there, I would save.