Welding tail panel on first gen camaros

[absintheisfun]

Ive been thinking about this for the clean look, but im not really sold on the idea. The absolute permanence of it frightens me a bit. If i do it wrong or dont like it, ive just ruined a tail panel and both quarter panels.

Those that have done it, were you all in on the idea or did you have reservations as well.

How did you like the outcome?

Any unexpected issues? Regrets? Any thoughts?

[rohrt]

I don't think I understand what your saying. Why are you concerned with welding a tail panel?

[dhutton]

I don't think I understand what your saying. Why are you concerned with welding a tail panel?

He wants to weld up the seam where the tail panel meets the quarter.

Don

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Eh, I'm not a fan personally. I think it makes the rear look too dull and lose definition. Especially considering you still have the trunk seam that will still be there. But it's not my car.

[absintheisfun]

I don't think I understand what your saying. Why are you concerned with welding a tail panel?

I like the look, but other times i dont. I was asking if anyone who has done it has regrets. It is a huge point of no return that potentially destroys 3 panels.

This is the look (until i find a photobucket replacement)
https://goo.gl/images/JBKcVn

[thumper877]

Obviously I like the look I think it just makes the car smoother and makes it all flow that's why I did the molded spoiler also but to each his own

[pittpens24]

I welded mine up and then at the last minute decided to show the seam at the top down to the bumper. I kept from the bumper down smooth - best of both worlds?.........I think so

[dhutton]

Document the work with photos. A lot of guys assume filled tail panel seams are an indicator of shoddy rust repair with a lot of filler. It usually is.

Don

[absintheisfun]

Document the work with photos. A lot of guys assume filled tail panel seams are an indicator of shoddy rust repair with a lot of filler. It usually is.

Don

I dont have a rust problem(all new panels), never made that connection when seeing it on other cars. Im still on the fence about doing it. I did weld up the bottom below the bumper, but am not set on the top.

[pittpens24]

Here is my combo pic FWIW. Not the best pics and easily seen on black....

[CHUCKIE]

Just do it!

[Wall]

I welded the seam on the lower part of the tail panel but left the seam at the top. The weld starts at the body line behind the bumper so you can't see the transition.