all those videos about this job and none are like this video. They suck. this is by far the best. Great Job for that. We all needed this so we know how to do it.
Hey thanks for posting these videos. I'm patching up a crusty '76 and it is great to be able to see everything I'm in for beforehand. I like your attitude and practical approach, too.
I couldn't figure out how I was gonna weld the front lower portion either. On my '79, at the front lower portion just before the wheel well, the inner quarter/striker support was rotted away. I replaced the rotted metal and moved the support gusset in about 1" and added a tab that flushed to the outer edge of the rocker. For the outer quarter panel, I cut off the flange in the forward area and used a few spot welds to attach it to the tab. Then I fully welded the gap between the rocker and quarter. Sort of similar to the way guys eliminate the flange between the top of the quarter and the roof. Looks great under primer but I can't say if it was a good idea or not, my project still has a long way to go before hitting paint or the road. Also, I used the AMD full quarters. Be careful with them! My passenger side panel is a near perfect repro; the driver side is also near perfect except that the body line between the door and wheel well is slightly tilted upwards and doesn't match the door's body line. My fault for not catching it before installing. I talked to a few body guys I know and folks on a few forums and everyone tells me to just leave it BUT I'm probably gonna cut it out and replace it. It's just enough to bother me. LOL!
That tab idea sounds like a great option...I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the input and good luck...do a little each day till we're across that finish line.
That’s considered a quarter panel skin. I wasted money on one because they fit like💩. I did both sides on my convertible. I sourced to full quarters from original cars. But I will say convertibles are easier because you don’t have to deal with the sail panel and window gutter. But original are 💯% better if you can find em because you get all the metal at the spot welds, and there’s minimal body work.
I may have mentioned it, but when I bought these back in around 1992, I was looking for full quarter panels, but was unable to find them...so I bought these. Thanks for the input.
Agree with you completely. Now, tell where I can find NOS or non rotted full quarters for 2nd gen F bodies. LOL! I did find a pair of NOS for my '72 a few years back but the seller wanted $2k each and wouldn't deal with shipping.
What I would give for this guy to do mine. I live in Ohio and no one wants to touch it. little late for me because I done cut it like yours now no one to help finish it.
This is an example of what a bird turd weld looks like. Turn up the f,,,in heat and do some practice welding . Learn how to run that new welder before attempting to ever weld on any panels. Take a welding coarse?
all those videos about this job and none are like this video. They suck. this is by far the best. Great Job for that. We all needed this so we know how to do it.
@@ShawnFrance-v7e Thank you 🍻
Hey thanks for posting these videos. I'm patching up a crusty '76 and it is great to be able to see everything I'm in for beforehand. I like your attitude and practical approach, too.
Thank you...glad it's helping you. Good luck!
Unbelievable the amount of work required to restore these right!
@joehiden7475 It's definitely a rabbit hole to go down... It just depends how far down you want to go 😁
The old Fitzee cut and butt method?! At least that's where I've seen it before. Love that guy!
Fitzee is a wealth of knowledge...love watching his videos.
I couldn't figure out how I was gonna weld the front lower portion either. On my '79, at the front lower portion just before the wheel well, the inner quarter/striker support was rotted away. I replaced the rotted metal and moved the support gusset in about 1" and added a tab that flushed to the outer edge of the rocker. For the outer quarter panel, I cut off the flange in the forward area and used a few spot welds to attach it to the tab. Then I fully welded the gap between the rocker and quarter. Sort of similar to the way guys eliminate the flange between the top of the quarter and the roof. Looks great under primer but I can't say if it was a good idea or not, my project still has a long way to go before hitting paint or the road. Also, I used the AMD full quarters. Be careful with them! My passenger side panel is a near perfect repro; the driver side is also near perfect except that the body line between the door and wheel well is slightly tilted upwards and doesn't match the door's body line. My fault for not catching it before installing. I talked to a few body guys I know and folks on a few forums and everyone tells me to just leave it BUT I'm probably gonna cut it out and replace it. It's just enough to bother me. LOL!
That tab idea sounds like a great option...I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the input and good luck...do a little each day till we're across that finish line.
They make O.E. style quarter panels
It makes for a way cleaner installation and less filler work 🤫
Thanks... I bought this metal back in 1992...back then, I couldn't find full 1/4s. As that would've been my first option.
@@Wheelums_Garage
I did my buddies 1969 Acadian in 2000 and there was only skins back then too
That’s considered a quarter panel skin. I wasted money on one because they fit like💩. I did both sides on my convertible. I sourced to full quarters from original cars. But I will say convertibles are easier because you don’t have to deal with the sail panel and window gutter. But original are 💯% better if you can find em because you get all the metal at the spot welds, and there’s minimal body work.
I may have mentioned it, but when I bought these back in around 1992, I was looking for full quarter panels, but was unable to find them...so I bought these. Thanks for the input.
Agree with you completely. Now, tell where I can find NOS or non rotted full quarters for 2nd gen F bodies. LOL! I did find a pair of NOS for my '72 a few years back but the seller wanted $2k each and wouldn't deal with shipping.
What I would give for this guy to do mine. I live in Ohio and no one wants to touch it. little late for me because I done cut it like yours now no one to help finish it.
This is an example of what a bird turd weld looks like. Turn up the f,,,in heat and do some practice welding . Learn how to run that new welder before attempting to ever weld on any panels. Take a welding coarse?
Thanks for the input.