Zr1bandit

Anybody ever replace the panel directly behind the rear window on a 1970 holiday coupe, what is it called and was it a big job to do ?? thanks Greg

Fun71

I did that on my '70 Supreme back in the 80s due to rust under the vinyl top. I welded in an entire section from a donor car. Removed the rear glass, cut out the entire panel and the window channel, and welded the replacement panel in.

chopolds

Not terribly difficult to do, if you have the tools to cut and weld. Was a lot harder making one from scratch, I did one for a 66 Lemans, when they weren't reproduced.

Zr1bandit

Anybody know where i can find this panel. What would it be called ???

kad36

It is called a "sail panel" Good luck! kad36

Ranzan

it is called a tulip panel
I replaced mine on my 67
it wasn't to bad

Zr1bandit

This is the same panel im talking about. Is it available after market ???IMG_0391.PNG

chopolds

Simple search:
https://www.millsupply.com/68-cutlas...69.php?p=34682

Zr1bandit

Dont think that is it. I need one for a holiday coupe. That piece looks a little different Not sure tho

Gary M

Look up from inside trunk for spot welds where that panel meets the quarter panels. There may be some overlap that you can reuse to spot weld the new panel to. Drill out the existing spot welds. You may not get the gutter part that goes across under the trunk lid ( weather strip for trunk mounts to it) with the new panel so may need to reuse the existing one. May be spot welds there too.