Raymond_B
Hobbyist
Hi all, I've been lurking and trying to absorb as much as I can from this great site. Thank you to SPI for providing it! Seeing this sort of support for pros and amateurs alike is refreshing.
I was wondering what everyone's opinions are on a quarter panel issue. I have a 1966 Mustang coupe that I've been stripping down in preparation for bodywork and paint. I've found much more than I bargained for, so much for being a rust free "straight Texas car".......
Anyway there's a lot I have to do, but I've been debating what to do with the left rear quarter panel. It looks like the previous owner was in a minor fender bender where the rear bumper pushed in the quarter panel right where the outer taillight housing and quarter panel come together. Plan A is to try to bump it out straight if I can, Plan B would be to buy a new QP and cut out what I need. Plan C would be to just replace the whole QP, but I'd hate to do that since the rest is in very good condition.
What do you guys think?
Here's the damage
If I have to replace I thought about cutting here and butt welding a piece from a new quarter. I am worried about my welding skills, since that will be a long weld in a very visible area.
Thanks,
Raymond
I was wondering what everyone's opinions are on a quarter panel issue. I have a 1966 Mustang coupe that I've been stripping down in preparation for bodywork and paint. I've found much more than I bargained for, so much for being a rust free "straight Texas car".......
Anyway there's a lot I have to do, but I've been debating what to do with the left rear quarter panel. It looks like the previous owner was in a minor fender bender where the rear bumper pushed in the quarter panel right where the outer taillight housing and quarter panel come together. Plan A is to try to bump it out straight if I can, Plan B would be to buy a new QP and cut out what I need. Plan C would be to just replace the whole QP, but I'd hate to do that since the rest is in very good condition.
What do you guys think?
Here's the damage
If I have to replace I thought about cutting here and butt welding a piece from a new quarter. I am worried about my welding skills, since that will be a long weld in a very visible area.
Thanks,
Raymond