Who makes the best 1/4 for a 1969 olds convertable? I need 1/4 and outer wheels panels.

 

Michael,

The quick answer is no one makes those parts. Unfortunately, convertible quarters and outer wheelhouses are unique to a convertible. You can use a HT quarter but it takes some metal work to make it fit and look correct. And you can use the other section from a HT outer wheelhouse but not the entire part.

Brian

 

To expand on Brian's post a little, the Chinesium repro partial quarters that everyone sells are all made in the same couple of off-shore factories. They all suck and require extensive metal work to install properly and look correct. A good used quarter from a desert car is your best bet if you can find one. Be sure it is cut off the donor car at or beyond the factory spot welds.

 

I used the 1/4 as a patch panel and butt welded it. The less you use the less work will be required to get it to look right.

 

[QUOTE=michael hilsabeck;480692]Where is the best place to bye 1/4 panels? I dont want to use year one ! Who sale the best for the money? I dont live in az I live in washington we get a lot of rain and snow . So there is not much good parts. I have had my car for 4 years and not seen another 1969 where I live . I have to order everything .

 

TABCO still claims they are made in the USA. People have said that they don't seem to stock much Olds stuff but it worth a call to buy domestic. Their prices are close to the same as Goodmark and I'd imagine the quality can't be any worse. Tabco's are $199 and Goodmark is $253. They both kill you with shipping

http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/index.html

Goodmark used to have a dealer directory but now they seem to sell direct

http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/c-...nel-skins.aspx

There are least a few other guys on here from the Pacific Northwest that may be able to point you to something local. You're about 100 miles from Spokane. It's practically a desert there. Some of the most rust free cars I've seen have come out the Seattle area. Rain doesn't really equal rust. Rain + salt = rust