[Blownchevelle68]

I picked up a 70 Chevelle that the person before me installed a new quarter and trunk floor. Strange thing is, on the side where they installed the new quarter, they never put in the trunk floor extension that attaches to the quarter and trunk floor. So now when you open the trunk, you can look in the corner right to the ground. The quarter also moves a little because there is no support.

Im going to have this fixed at a body shop, but for now want to secure the quarter. What kind of metal would be best to fab up for this? Can I just cut something out and temporarily attach it, using a sealer of some sort that will come out without damaging the quarter or trunk floor.

I dont want to leave this the way it is, because Im afraid it will damage the quarter over time. Not to mention it's throwing rocks and other crud inside the trunk. I can try and get a pic if this helps...Thanks, Jason

 

[ssal396]

Post a pic if you can..... I'm having trouble picturing what's missing....

 

[Dean]

You can buy the replacement "drop off's"

 

[SCOTTS66]

Best and easiest thing to do is get new trunk drop offs and weld them in.Its done correctly this way and only about $100 in parts.

 

[Blownchevelle68]

Would a seam sealer work for temporarily holding the extension in, until I can have it welded in? I don't want to weld in just yet because the body shop said it will damage the paint. Since I have other body work needed within a year, I'd rather wait until then to weld in, that way I don't have to paint the quarter twice...

 

[ss1970chev454]

no but it may be a good application for some panel adhesive.

I'm not quite sure how one would into that area with both the trunk and quarter already installed.

Maybe go in from the top and glue along the trunk edge and inner WW. You may need to rig up some type of support until the glue cures.

 

[Blownchevelle68]

What brand of panel ahesive? 3m or what would be best ..? I suppose I could use something below the car to hold the panel up while I usedthe adhesive