replacing a quarter panel

[J-rod]

i called around today trying to get estimates and so far have been very shocked. i outlined where i think would be a good place to cut out a good one...but maybe im wrong. if im wrong where would i need to cut one? i cant find new ones except for verts

how much should i look to pay for this? (note this would be sometime next year to actually do it. im just seeing if the car is worth it.)

:goodidea:

[Shaggy]

Last time I checked for mine in 2004. it was well over $600 :rotflol:. Mud it up and Paint it and say F*ck it.

[J-rod]

no fackin way.....if these quarters get any work done...then im doing it 100% right. totally replacing them.

[INSANELY CRAZY]

take the 1/4 glass out then cut about 5" from roof down... this is where ford welds are. if you take out the 1/4 trim interior you will see it...

replace the whole 1/4, not just a section like you have marked

[J-rod]

take the 1/4 glass out then cut about 5" from roof down... this is where ford welds are. if you take out the 1/4 trim interior you will see it...

replace the whole 1/4, not just a section like you have marked

yea i was told to do whole quarter....i didnt know about the welds being able to remove.

[Shaggy]

It's a fox mustang. Everything is slightly together :biglaugh:

[madmaxin22]

are you waiting for the 1/4 panel repair to clean the wheels at the same time??:hyper:

[J-rod]

probably....i havent got any good wheel cleaner yet...just soap....its due for a good wash....ill take my cleaners to the car wash late one night and wash it good.

[thelast50ho]

Id just section in whats bad. theres no reson to replace the whole thing for just one little spot.

[low12lightning]

You might get yourself into a much larger project if you try and section in that little piece. It's much easier to get sheet metal perfect when you have other points to judge off of. Like any place trim bolts on, or a bottom of a window. Basically anything that could be mocked-up for alignment, then welded. They def. sell full quarters for those cars. Do allitle more research.

[J-rod]

You might get yourself into a much larger project if you try and section in that little piece. It's much easier to get sheet metal perfect when you have other points to judge off of. Like any place trim bolts on, or a bottom of a window. Basically anything that could be mocked-up for alignment, then welded. They def. sell full quarters for those cars. Do allitle more research.


do you know where? i looked at 5.0resto and other people in the magazines....even LMM and i cant find them. 5.0resto sells them for the verts at $300 each.

[INSANELY CRAZY]

ebay

[J-rod]

ebay


i look daily....one there now....actually several but in NM.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-04-Mustang-Rear-Quarter-Panel-Fender-Pre-Cut-Section_W0QQitemZ190103859942QQihZ009QQcategoryZ42 611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[burnoutman]

Jered you can do it both ways it all depends on how bad your car is. I have but whole Quarters and its a lot of work if done right section the a panel will work in most cases.... If you need any help PM me....


Joe

[fast4ord]

from the looks of the pic, i think a good body man could pull that and work it real close with very little filler, but thats just me. Did you hit something?

[INSANELY CRAZY]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-93-Ford-Mustang-1-4-Quarter-Front-Panels-New-in-Box_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33654QQihZ020QQitem Z300102454834QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[wick]

You might get yourself into a much larger project if you try and section in that little piece. It's much easier to get sheet metal perfect when you have other points to judge off of. Like any place trim bolts on, or a bottom of a window. Basically anything that could be mocked-up for alignment, then welded. They def. sell full quarters for those cars. Do allitle more research.


+1. Do the whole thing. Its a million times easier.

[383taman]

Jared you buy and pay for these me or smallville are close could pick them up til you get time to come get them.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-93-Ford-Mustang-1-4-Quarter-Front-Panels-New-in-Box_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33654QQihZ020QQitem Z300102454834QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[J-rod]

from the looks of the pic, i think a good body man could pull that and work it real close with very little filler, but thats just me. Did you hit something?


was like that when i bought it....but it is starting to rust on the flare. pass side more than driver....plus there is some surface rust beginning around the fuel door...so im just gonna jump in and replace both quarters.

[J-rod]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-93-Ford-Mustang-1-4-Quarter-Front-Panels-New-in-Box_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33654QQihZ020QQitem Z300102454834QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


that looks to be just a part right?...not whole quarter? or is it? if so ill try to get them. ive just never seen a quarter panel replacement. :goodidea:

[J-rod]

Jared you buy and pay for these me or smallville are close could pick them up til you get time to come get them.


i just sent them an email. ill keep ya posted..... if not i did just find some for $280 new...it depends on how much our wedding party and cake sets me back this week. being on a budget sucks.
http://mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=Q79LH+01
http://mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=Q79RH+01

[J-rod]

anyone got pics of a quarter being removed and reinstalled...the more i look at these i dont see any place to blend (unless welding and sanding is needed) back by the tail/hatch etc.... :crazy:

[J-rod]

anyone? got pics of install?

[J-rod]

anyone answer my question in post #22?

[One Sweet Day]

not sure if this would help or not, but since no one seems to have anything....

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://homepages.together.net/~groovygreen/LE600_LHQuarterH_Big.jpg&imgrefurl=http://homepages.together.net/~groovygreen/LE600_5.htm&h=488&w=650&sz=55&hl=en&start=9&um=1&tbnid=PyMIbArt0Hju2M:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dreplacing%2Bquarter%2Bpanel%26svnum%3 D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den



http://www.mustangmonthly.com/projectbuild/mump_0102_quarter_panel_repair/photo_08.html

[One Sweet Day]

whichever you choose to do, looks like a lot of work! good luck!:goodidea:

[J-rod]

whichever you choose to do, looks like a lot of work! good luck!:goodidea:


a lot of work i will be hiring for. :goodidea:

[wick]

a lot of work i will be hiring for. :goodidea:


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[J-rod]

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