MyBlue72

OK Folks, I have a NEW Sherman brand (USA) quality steel patch panel that I purchased from Summit Racing but never used. I ended up replacing the fenders instead.
This panel is for the passenger side, FRONT fender, behind the wheel, in front of the door.
Here's the link to the Summit ad if you want to check it out to see if it will fit your 1970-1972 Cutlass / 442.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...oaAkC3EALw_wcB

I want to give it away FREE to someone who can use it to restore their car, not resell it.
All I ask is that you pay $15.00 towards shipping . Sorry, but I will only ship within the 48 Continental U.S. states.

***Whoever replies back to this post first with a picture of the problem area on your car gets it. You can pay me the $15.00 towards shipping by Paypal, check, or money order.***

I hope this can help someone out there get one step closer to your resto!

w-30dreamin

I can't use it,just wanted to say this is a very nice offer.
Our hobby needs more people like you.
Thank you Sir!
Happy Oldsmobiling!

Texas442

Best post of the year

MyBlue72

Thanks so much. I am hoping to have some more used parts from my 72 Cutlass Supreme to give away once I get caught up.

I see you are from NW Indiana. Me too. I'm originally from LaPorte. Happy Holidays!
-Doug-

w-30dreamin

I'm over in the tri town area,closer to the In-Il state line.
My car club took took over and presented the Laporte car show/cruise this past year.It was a huge success.
Happy New Year!

classicmuscle442

Could use it on 70. Has bondo under previous paint. Drivers side is worse. IMAG0254.jpg

classicmuscle442

Only picture I have of driver side. IMAG0250.jpg Yes I did remove ram air stickers, picture is after I bought it.

MyBlue72

Chris,
It looks like you are the first to reply and can use it.
I will PM you with my info. Once I receive the $15 shipping $ I will send it out. Congrats Buddy. I hope it helps you out.
-Doug-

zeeke

What did that panel run you I need 2 of each side.

MyBlue72

Check out that Summit Racing link in my first post. I think it was $65. You may be able to buy directly from Sherman?
Good luck,
Doug

classicmuscle442

Doug, thank you, sent PM, if you need something let me know. As stated above this is the way we traded parts between car guys.

MyBlue72

Thanks Chris. The only thing that comes to mind is I am still trying to find a plain steel 15" wheel (5 x 4.75) to use as my spare. Those things used to be a dime a dozen back in the day, and now I can't find one. Lol. I have a 14" that came with my car that I don't need. I went with 15" tires and rims.
Thanks,
Doug

shockrebuild

Very nice Thankyou

JAT

Just joined and I'm trying to figure this out.
Thanks
Jim

MyBlue72

The patch panel has gone to Chris - "Classicmuscle442".
Enjoy Chris!
Thanks All

Achcoastal

hi Doug. I realize this is an old thread but was wondering about using a patch panel instead of complete fender replacement. I have one bad area on the left fender under the numbers. The rest of the fender is solid and they are gm factory replacements. Do you know if the fender has to be removed to weld it into place or can it be cut and welded on the car. Any input would be very helpful. Thanks Alan

bry593

I usually weld the patch panel with the fender still on the car. This eliminates any distortion an unsupported fender might have. Once it is tack welded in then you can remove the fender and finish hammer welding to keep filler use to a minimum and to allow for proper finish of the fender backside (2-part epoxy is the good stuff).

beamer442

Achcoastal

thanks bry,good advice.some friends were telling me to get to get a new fender but these are gm replacements and its only the bottom three inches that have an issue,the rest is solid (as far as i can tell) and the right side has no issues. i will investigate my options but probably go your route. thanks again Alan

35olds

You're taking the right path particularly if you have original '70 fenders without the crumple zones. I'm about to do the same on my '70 and have a pair of patch panels made by CHL Auto Parts. On first evaluation they seem to be a very good & accurate pressing and not wafer thin steel that you might expect. I'm getting a professional panel man to do mine so if he has a different view then I'll let you know over the next week or two.

Achcoastal

Hi 35, thanks for the info. Please keep me posted on your progress. My fenders both have the crumple zones so are not original but when you look down through the door hinge area you can see genuine GM parts stickers on both sides. I guess whoever put these on 20+ years ago didn’t bother to prime the insides. I will Also check out chl auto for the panel. Thanks again Alan