1968 Rear Qtr. Panel

rlang · November 2nd, 2008, 08:24 PM

I have major rust in my 68 442 drivers side rear quarter panel with no doubt, some rust on the inner fender piece as well. Any advice as to a good source for the patch or does it need the entire panel? A good fit is critical for a patch or a panel. Also any advice as to the correct way to attack this project would be appreciated. I'm a shade tree welder and car restorer always on a steep learning curve but enjoy the challenge!
Thanks,

Russ

joe_padavano · November 3rd, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rlang

I have major rust in my 68 442 drivers side rear quarter panel with no doubt, some rust on the inner fender piece as well. Any advice as to a good source for the patch or does it need the entire panel? A good fit is critical for a patch or a panel. Also any advice as to the correct way to attack this project would be appreciated. I'm a shade tree welder and car restorer always on a steep learning curve but enjoy the challenge!
Thanks,

Russ

All the restoration houses sell the Chinesium patch panels. This is all that is available new for the 68s. The fit is horrible and requires a lot of hand finishing to get an acceptable repair. The alternative is to find rust-free original sheetmetal from the southwest.

rlang · November 3rd, 2008, 09:47 PM

Thanks Joe....the quality of the fit was primarily what I needed to know.

2blu442 · November 3rd, 2008, 10:05 PM

Russ, where are you located? Something like that would be hard to ship, but if your not too far away I know of a 1968 Cutlass in a local bone yard. If I had the room it would be in my yard! John

November 2nd, 2008, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
rlang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4	1968 Rear Qtr. Panel I have major rust in my 68 442 drivers side rear quarter panel with no doubt, some rust on the inner fender piece as well. Any advice as to a good source for the patch or does it need the entire panel? A good fit is critical for a patch or a panel. Also any advice as to the correct way to attack this project would be appreciated. I'm a shade tree welder and car restorer always on a steep learning curve but enjoy the challenge! Thanks, Russ

November 3rd, 2008, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	1968 Quarter Panel Russ, where are you located? Something like that would be hard to ship, but if your not too far away I know of a 1968 Cutlass in a local bone yard. If I had the room it would be in my yard! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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November 3rd, 2008, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
rlang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4	Thanks Joe....the quality of the fit was primarily what I needed to know.