1969 Roadrunner Quarters

[1969 beep beep]

Hi Everyone,

I have finally blasted my car, and I have found many dents in the rear quarters on both sides. I was not expecting this, since the car looked really good.

There are some patches below the rear window, along with lower quarter patches. I would have to have the gentlemen doing the metal work repair the lower rear quarters, fix the rear window area , fix the metal above the trunk gutter, and try to remove some of the dents.

The car is not rotted but has a lot of dings. Should I replace the quarters with full pieces. What is the best way to weld them in? Should I cut them 2 inches before the door striker, area and butt weld them or change them up to the door striker?

Should I fix what I have? Any issues with AMD quarters on a 69 RR. How well do they fit?

 

[Phillipkj4]

I am doing a pair now. Fitment has been a trial of patience as the rear window area has been a pain to get right. That being said I am glad I did full qtrs just to avoid long seams.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I suggest you fix what you have (without seeing it). The aftermarket quarters I have (AMD I think) we're only "so-so" compared to the originals

 

[Pistol Pete]

Unless it's a total disaster, you're better off fixing what you have. The AMD panels are certainly usable, but they are far from perfect and you'll pay your body man to make them fit.

 

[1969 beep beep]

Guys I am worried about the AMD panels not fitting properly. If I can figure out how to post some pics, I could show everyone what I am up against.

 

[WileE]

Without a visual, impossible to lend an opinion. Somebody's ding is another's disaster. Generally speaking, it's best to use what's on the car, only replace if it's really necessary.

 

[1969 beep beep]

Without a visual, impossible to lend an opinion. Somebody's ding is another's disaster. Generally speaking, it's best to use what's on the car, only replace if it's really necessary.

Passenger Side

 

[1969 beep beep]

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Passenger Side


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Drivers Side

 

[Phillipkj4]

No way I would cut those. I had to mine were shot.

 

[WileE]

I've repaired much worse, all that is repairable...

 

[1969 beep beep]

Without a visual, impossible to lend an opinion. Somebody's ding is another's disaster. Generally speaking, it's best to use what's on the car, only replace if it's really necessary.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I am going to try and fix what I have. I will keep you guys posted on the repairs.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Far, far easier to fix (what we can see) than to replace. Are you going to do the metal bumping or your bodyman ?

 

[1969 beep beep]

Far, far easier to fix (what we can see) than to replace. Are you going to do the metal bumping or your bodyman ?

Trunk pan, metal patches and dent work will be done by my metal fabricator.
Body man is only doing the body and paint. I wish I could do some of this work. I would save some coin. I am doing all the assembly and mechanical portion.

 

[1969 beep beep]

When replacing the trunk pan and extensions should the car come off the rotisserie and placed on jack stands?

 

[Pistol Pete]

Fixing the woes in your metal is not difficult, but it does take an understanding of what the surface needs. For example, a dent is metal that has been stretched. In order to return it back to it's original shape, you need to "gather" the metal back up. Pounding on it from the other side with out shrinking it will just make matters worse.

A good tin knocker or body man knows how to finesse the substrate back in to shape. But you too can learn it - just takes patience, practice and research before you start swinging hammers with reckless abandon.

 

[eldubb440]

Fixing the woes in your metal is not difficult, but it does take an understanding of what the surface needs. For example, a dent is metal that has been stretched. In order to return it back to it's original shape, you need to "gather" the metal back up. Pounding on it from the other side with out shrinking it will just make matters worse.

A good tin knocker or body man knows how to finesse the substrate back in to shape. But you too can learn it - just takes patience, practice and research before you start swinging hammers with reckless abandon.

lol...... just cave it and pave it!

 

[Pistol Pete]

lol...... just cave it and pave it!

Hahaha...those very words came to mind before I posted.