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

joe_padavano

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

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

2blu442

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