Has anyone used/installed the 100% full quarter panels on their 66-67 yet? Am looking into buying a pair, cant afford NOS. Was wondering about fit etc. on the goodmarks.

Frank
66-ss396

have some Goodmark on order will be installing in a week or so if you get no replies by then e-mail me amd I will let you know how good they were.

Examined them at super Chevy in july. lines look crisp. The stamping must have some people worried, because I have noticed a number of NOS 1/4 for sale in the last few months !!

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Wayne
ACES# 1556
TCG # 186

Wayne you are rite about NOS quarters coming out of hiding. I am going to Luttys in Pitts. sat. to get my quarters. I examined them in Carlisle and they do look good. Thanks for the replys.

Frank
66-SS396

Thats great Frank. after fitting, don't forget to give us an update Of the door/trunk/wheel house and sail panel fit.
If they fit anything like the Goodmark's 70/72 full 1/4's you should be a happy camper.

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Wayne
ACES# 1556
TCG # 186

I will keep updating as it progresses...

Frank
66 SS-396

i just recently completed a paint job on a 66,i put a passenger side full quarter on this car.i was extremely pleased with the quality and the fit.i would recomend goodmark products to anyone,i would also highly recomend trial fitting any new pieces before the final stages of body work and paint reguardless of the products.if you are going to pay someone to paint your car and are paying by the hour you will come out cheaper buying new body parts,and better because you will have a rust free piece.however i would not feel comfortable saying this about any other company but the goodmark g m restoration licensed pieces,because that is what i have used.

I'm having a Goodmark put on the passenger side of my 66. I was impressed over all with the fit. You can check a couple of pictures out on my web site of the panel before it was welded on. http://members.cox.net/azwildonesracing/images/72902/IMG_1054.JPG http://members.cox.net/azwildonesracing/images/72902/IMG_1057.JPG
Dan

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70 El Camino ET 11.32 @ 117MPH 70elcamino (http://chevelles.com/showroom/dans70elcamino.jpg)
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Got quarters yesterday. They look very crisp, these will definately take care of rust problem. Will keep everybody updated as to installation upcoming. Dan, thanks for the pictures and the replys fellows!

Frank
66 SS396

Has anyone tried to install these on a convertible. I have been told for a few bodyshops that it would be easier to just install new panel than to patch.

I just had the shop put a pair on my '67. Take a look at the pictures on my restoration link. They had to work with them a little because I also replaced the rear pannel.

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Jamie
67 Malibu Convertible, 2nd Owner since '78
Bonner Springs, KS
A.C.E.S # 4806
N.C.O.A # 5322
67 Malibu Convertible (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/ragtop67malibu283.jpg)
on going restoration (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ragtop67malibu283/lst?.dir=/Chevelle&.src=ph&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/)

Dad used them on his 67 and they turned out pretty well...
http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/forsale/67project/index.html

We got screwed by the bodyman and now he's disgusted and wants to sell. I think he should keep it. It's a factory SS, column shift/bench seat car from TX.

If he keeps it, its ready for the front end. Dad wants to buy all new Goodmark parts, the whole shebang. I think he should use one of our original SS hoods if he plans on keeping it (it was supposed to be a duplicate of my Mom's car back in '69). But our lamo bodyman threw a fit about the original hood and said he wouldn't touch another one as long as new ones were available. I've heard people complain about the new SS hoods, saying they're too flimsy. Is this true? They can't be as beefy as the originals are they?

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[This message has been edited by chadh5 (edited 08-13-2002).]

Does the Goodmark sail panel match the factory seam?

I don't have anything to add re: 1/4 panels, but I was wondering what body guy chadh5 was using. Drop me an email.

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Tony Nausieda
1970 SS 396 L34
1977 Caprice, roller SB406
1965 Le Mans EFI'd 468, M22, Global West, etc

Yes the sail panel on the goodmark quarters matches the factory seam.

Frank
66-SS396

Thanks Frank

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Thanks for the info and pics RagTop.

Update on the quarters on my 66. The body shop got old ones off and the new full quarters clamped on. The left one fits perfect, the right one fits wheelhouse perfect, but is short at back door jamb, or may be bent, he has to work with that aspect before welding on. Overall these quarters are good to go! (Goodmark)

Frank
66SS396

I have the left NOS quarter just waiting to go on the car for eons now. Now im wondering since I have to use a repro on the right side, would it be better to use both the L&R repro and sell the NOS piece for mucho dollars? When I bought the NOS quarter, I paid $260 plus shipping for it!!! I can easily double or triple my money right now.

What would you guys do?

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Bob (Pa.)

1963 Impala 283
1966 Chevelle SS 409
1969 Malibu 307
1972 Malibu 307
1969 C10 stepside 350
1971 Cheyenne 20 3/4 ton
Somebody stop me... :)

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Bob, I would sell that nos quarter and take that money and buy 2 goodmarks. Just my 2 cents.

Frank
66SS396

one thing to consider before installing quarters is to make sure the body mounts are in good shape.i replaced a pass side on a 66 and it seemed a litle short until i checked the mounts and found the some of the rear mounts were missing.

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I've heard people complain about the new SS hoods, saying they're too flimsy. Is this true? They can't be as beefy as the originals are they?

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I had to replace mine and the Goodmark was too flat (yes, the fenders have a slight crown to them). Took a little work, but got it to fit. I expected a little more from a "licensed" GM reproduction piece.



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1967 Chevelle SS 496